Counselling jobs in Workington

EMPLOYMENT ADVISOR (37 Hours)

Salary: £27,071 with the potential for incremental progression to £31,031

As an Employment Advisor, you will be focused on providing support to individuals who are in receipt of benefits and looking for work . You will encourage, support, and empower participants through their journey towards employment.

There will be an opportunity to deliver group sessions around a number of topics to help prepare and upskill participants.

A typical week will involve delivering engaging services, utilising our specialist systems and applications and …

• Building relationships with employers and community organisations
• Helping job seekers identify their skills, abilities and suitable roles
• Delivering group sessions to upskill and build confidence
• Increasing job seekers' capacity for employment (through training, referral to counselling or other support services, coaching in job search skills)
• Creating and implementing a clear pathway to employment for job seekers through Action Plans
• Utilising your IT and organisational skills to effectively guide and manage our job seekers journey.

Candidates must possess a NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, a minimum level 2 literacy & numeracy qualifications and be willing to update skills. As well as having good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel & Sharepoint.

**If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. **

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU!

· Generous annual leave – 29 days plus 8 days bank holiday plus 2 discretionary days (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service)

· Automatic entry into the Local Government pension Scheme.

· A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.

· Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.

· Free onsite parking.

· Subsidised onsite restaurant.

· A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.

· Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,071.00-£31,031.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Work Location: In person