Job Description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Walsall to assist with the appointment of an Employment Adviser, on a 6-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay £18.35 - £24.34 per hour

The Employment Adviser role involves delivering tailored advice, guidance, and employability support while working collaboratively with internal teams, partners, and local employers to achieve positive outcomes and key performance targets.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality employment advice, guidance, and support to individuals facing barriers to work
• Manage a caseload of clients, providing regular contact and tailored action plans
• Support clients with CV writing, job applications, interview preparation, and job search activities
• Organise and deliver group sessions, workshops, job clubs, and outreach activities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, training providers, and partner organisations
• Monitor and track client progress, ensuring achievement of KPIs and positive outcomes

Qualification:

• 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.

Essentials

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with individuals facing multiple barriers to employment
• Knowledge of local labour market trends and employment support programmes
• Ability to deliver both one-to-one and group support sessions

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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