Our local authority client based in South London are urgently seeking an experienced Employment Advisor.
*£23 an hour Umbrella*
Purpose of the job
* Support those who have been out of work for longer periods might need extra help to move back into employment. The employability team will break down employment barriers that could be holding people back from finding work.
* As an Employment Advisor working on externally funded employability programmes, you will work with adult job seekers who are preparing to move into employment, helping them to identify and address the barriers that make this difficult by providing exemplary case management, including support, advice, advocacy and signposting to relevant services
* You will provide information, advice and guidance and develop and maintain an action plan with each job seeker. You will agree a range of range activities with the job seeker to enable and inspire them to achieve sustained employment alongside non-employment progression measures, including improving wellbeing, self-confidence and level of independence.
Principal accountabilities
* To manage a high volume or complex caseload and deliver the job search process for new and existing clients to support them into sustainable employment ensuring that appropriate evidence is captured.
* To support and motivate clients in their job search activities including, benefits and economic assessments developing realistic individual action pla...