Employment Advisor Bexley 11
London Borough of Bexley
Who You Are
As an Employment Advisor, you will be experienced in working within a recruitment or employment advisory environment. Having substantial experience supporting individuals achieve employment goals using client action plans, understanding issues that make accessing employment difficult, and creating effective solutions are key to the role. Familiarity with the Welfare to Work benefits system and ICT packages, such as Microsoft Office, is required. You will also adhere to supporting legislation and best practices, including information security and data protection.
What the job involves
The Employment Advisor's position involves supporting those having hardship securing work, specifically those being out of work for longer periods. You will provide case management including support, advice, advocacy, and signposting to relevant services for adult job seekers. Developing and maintaining an action plan to enable and inspire job seekers to achieve sustained employment will be a crucial part of your role. You'll also deliver employability support under the IPS and SEQF models to clients and employers while adhering to set objectives. Additional job functions include developing and delivering workshops, maintaining client files, and reporting on caseload and outcome achievements.
Skills
- Exceptional English language proficiency
- Ability to develop and update CVs
- Knowledge of relevant statutory provisions
- Proficiency in ICT packages
- Case management expertise
- Ability to formulate and present information
- Presentation and workshop facilitation skills
- Adequate knowledge of recruitment practices
- General understanding of the Welfare to Work benefits system