Employment Advisor
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Walsall, is currently looking to recruit an Employment Advisor for an initial 6 month contract on a rate of £16.26 (PAYE) per hour/ £21.14 (Umbrella) – working 37 hours per week. This role will be based onsite in Walsall with occasional co-locations around the borough.
Responsibilities:
– Act as the face of the organisation in providing an efficient, professional and client focussed employment and skills service to the people of Walsall.
– Be responsible for achieving contractual profiles of positive outcomes and other KPIs from a caseload of unemployed adults or young people who are in not in education.
– Work with internal services and partner organisations to develop and deliver a responsive employment and skills service that meets needs and funding requirements.
– Provide quality careers information, advice and guidance in various settings to inactive young people and unemployed adults to improve their personal development, help inform career choices, access suitable training and prepare for the world of work.
– To understand and help to break down the personal barriers faced by local people.
– Organise and deliver programmes of small and large group sessions to help people engage with and progress into meaningful learning and work.
– Track and monitor progress of young people who are not in education or employment.
– Build excellent working relationships with internal services, statutory organisations, training providers, partner organisations, local employers and their supply chain.
Essential Skills:
– Clear, effective presentation, verbal and written communication skills using all media channels to build and uphold relationships at all levels
– Good organisational and excellent time management skills to manage own workload in tight and often conflicting deadlines
– Ability to set and agree client goals and develop individual action plans
– Ability to develop and facilitate group work and information sessions with adults and young people
– Ability to work effectively and positively within a team and across networks and partnerships
– Ability to make own decisions and work with minimal levels of supervision
– Knowledge of the national and regional issues affecting economic growth
– Knowledge of regional and local employment initiatives and programmes
– Knowledge of the local labour market and access to skills provisions
– Experience of working with adults and young people with complex barriers and backgrounds i.e. long term unemployed, SEND, homeless, in the care and criminal justice system, and those who are who are / or at risk of not being in education, employment or training (NEET)
– Educated to a Level 4 or above in CIAG (careers information, advice and guidance) or equivalent level of qualification or experience within the fields of CIAG, welfare to work, regeneration, social work, teaching or similar.
– Evidence of continued professional development i.e. commitment to studying towards a relevant professional qualification.
– An awareness and commitment to equality and diversity
– Awareness and commitment to confidentiality and information handling
Desirable Skills:
– Ability to produce detailed narrative reports, including detailed outcome and performance updates
– Ability to operate flexibly and work in a busy office environment and within outreach venues
– Motivated, resourceful and resilient in a highly pressured work environment
– Ability to take steps to provide a safe and healthy environment for all
– Experience of working in a variety of outreach settings, e.g. community, libraries, jobcentres, schools/college, in care or similar environments
– Experience of working in programmes and / or in project management
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
Responsibilities:
– Act as the face of the organisation in providing an efficient, professional and client focussed employment and skills service to the people of Walsall.
– Be responsible for achieving contractual profiles of positive outcomes and other KPIs from a caseload of unemployed adults or young people who are in not in education.
– Work with internal services and partner organisations to develop and deliver a responsive employment and skills service that meets needs and funding requirements.
– Provide quality careers information, advice and guidance in various settings to inactive young people and unemployed adults to improve their personal development, help inform career choices, access suitable training and prepare for the world of work.
– To understand and help to break down the personal barriers faced by local people.
– Organise and deliver programmes of small and large group sessions to help people engage with and progress into meaningful learning and work.
– Track and monitor progress of young people who are not in education or employment.
– Build excellent working relationships with internal services, statutory organisations, training providers, partner organisations, local employers and their supply chain.
Essential Skills:
– Clear, effective presentation, verbal and written communication skills using all media channels to build and uphold relationships at all levels
– Good organisational and excellent time management skills to manage own workload in tight and often conflicting deadlines
– Ability to set and agree client goals and develop individual action plans
– Ability to develop and facilitate group work and information sessions with adults and young people
– Ability to work effectively and positively within a team and across networks and partnerships
– Ability to make own decisions and work with minimal levels of supervision
– Knowledge of the national and regional issues affecting economic growth
– Knowledge of regional and local employment initiatives and programmes
– Knowledge of the local labour market and access to skills provisions
– Experience of working with adults and young people with complex barriers and backgrounds i.e. long term unemployed, SEND, homeless, in the care and criminal justice system, and those who are who are / or at risk of not being in education, employment or training (NEET)
– Educated to a Level 4 or above in CIAG (careers information, advice and guidance) or equivalent level of qualification or experience within the fields of CIAG, welfare to work, regeneration, social work, teaching or similar.
– Evidence of continued professional development i.e. commitment to studying towards a relevant professional qualification.
– An awareness and commitment to equality and diversity
– Awareness and commitment to confidentiality and information handling
Desirable Skills:
– Ability to produce detailed narrative reports, including detailed outcome and performance updates
– Ability to operate flexibly and work in a busy office environment and within outreach venues
– Motivated, resourceful and resilient in a highly pressured work environment
– Ability to take steps to provide a safe and healthy environment for all
– Experience of working in a variety of outreach settings, e.g. community, libraries, jobcentres, schools/college, in care or similar environments
– Experience of working in programmes and / or in project management
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
