Employment Advisor - Walsall, United Kingdom - Spinwell

Spinwell

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Walsall, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Role:
Employment Advisor REF 15455

Contract Length: 3 months initially

Location:
Walsall

IR35:
Inside

Pay Rate to Intermediary:
£ £22.18 per hour

Spinwell is recruiting for an Employment Advisor for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMPLOYMENT ADVISOR

To act as the face of client in providing an efficient, professional and client focussed employment and skills service to the people of Walsall.
To work with internal services and partner organisations to develop and deliver a responsive employment and skills service that meets needs and funding requirements.
To 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.
To organise and deliver programmes of small and large group sessions to help people engage with and progress into meaningful learning and work.
To track and monitor progress of young people who are not in education or employment.
To build excellent working relationships with internal services, statutory organisations, training providers, partner organisations, local employers and their supply chain.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE EMPLOYMENT ADVISOR

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 mínimal levels of supervision
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
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 ie 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)
Experience of working in an regeneration or similar environment such as local authority, health authority, department for work and pension, housing, voluntary sector or the private sector
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
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 ie commitment to studying towards a relevant professional qualification.