Employment Adviser

• Hourly Rate: £17.75
• Location: Crystal Peaks, Sheffield (potential future relocation to Peaks College)
• Job Type: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Join our dedicated team in Sheffield as an Employment Adviser, where you will play a crucial role in supporting young people to overcome barriers to employment and successfully transition into the workforce. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young people, providing them with the tools and confidence needed to enter the job market.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide one-to-one employment advice and guidance to young people referred through DWP.
• Assist individuals in identifying their skills, strengths, experience, and employment goals.
• Help young people create, develop, and enhance their CVs and job applications.
• Offer practical support with job searching and identifying suitable employment opportunities.
• Prepare individuals for interviews and recruitment processes.
• Work to improve the confidence of young people and help them become work-ready.
• Identify potential barriers to employment and collaborate with individuals to develop realistic plans to overcome them.
• Develop individual action plans and monitor progress towards employment.
• Collaborate closely with the onsite DWP Job Coach and other colleagues to provide comprehensive employment support.
• Signpost young people to appropriate training, education, or additional support where required.
• Maintain accurate records of engagement, activities, progress, and outcomes.
• Encourage and motivate young people, providing ongoing support throughout their journey towards employment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in employment support, employability, careers, recruitment, education, skills, youth services, or a similar environment.
• Proficient in job searching techniques, CV writing, applications, and interview preparation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building positive relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of the barriers young people face when seeking employment.
• Ability to motivate and encourage individuals who may lack confidence or experience.
• Excellent organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
• A positive, patient, and solution-focused approach.
• Confidence in working independently while being part of a wider team.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young people.
• Dynamic and supportive working environment.
• Potential for role location to evolve, offering new environments and challenges.

To apply for the Employment Adviser position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.