The Link Advisor - Walsall, United Kingdom - Walsall College

Walsall College

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Walsall, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Link will be a multi-service centre, designed to empower and support the residents of Walsall on their journey to employment.

It will be a one-stop shop for individuals aged 16 and over, to access a wealth of resources and personalised mentoring from a diverse group of service providers, all within a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.

A unique initiative, based in Walsall town centre that supports the key Government drivers of Skills for Jobs, Levelling up and the Towns Fund, this facility will host and work with a range of key partners including the National Careers Service, University of Wolverhampton, Department for Work and Pensions, Walsall Council, Walsall Housing Group and others.

Link Advisor - Construction Sector

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to make a difference working with members of the community to build employability skills and break down barriers to learning and employment.

You will be expected to primarily focus on promoting employment opportunities within the construction industry.

The role will include but not be limited to, meeting with employers to identify skills gaps, supporting individuals who are looking to secure a career in the construction industry, arranging work experience placements and careers fairs.

This role will suit someone with excellent communication skills, who is able to build and foster positive relationships and work in a flexible and collaborative way to make access to work and skills easy for the centre customers.

For full specification requirements please refer to the job description at the top of this page.

In return, we offer;

Competitive salaries.
Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund (LGPS) with generous employer contributions.
Up to 29 days annual leave with generous additional closure days.
Free on site car parking.
Outstanding staff training and team building programme.
ZEST; the College's Health & Wellbeing initiative for our staff.
Staff incentive schemes including Cycle to Work scheme and 'Best of Walsall' discounts.
Simply Health care scheme.
On site Mental Health First Aiders.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Reward and recognition scheme.
State of the art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on site Little Professors' Nursery.
Access to 'The Hub' offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant.