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Employment Advisor
| Posting date: | 07 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,000 to £27,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2025 |
| Location: | Ashford, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | PeoplePlus |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PEO1051819 |
Summary
Are you a motivated individual with a knack for helping others achieve their meaningful employment? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards? If so, we want you on our team! As an Employment Advisor, you will play a crucial role in guiding job seekers through their employment journey, providing expert advice, and connecting them with employers who value their unique talents.
Key responsibilities
- Build strong, supportive relationships with clients to understand their career aspirations, strengths, and areas for development.
- Provide personalised career advice, resume writing assistance, and interview preparation to help clients present their best selves to potential employers.
- Utilise your knowledge of the job market to match clients with suitable employment opportunities, ensuring a good fit for both the individual and the employer.
- Develop and conduct workshops on job search strategies, networking, professional development, and other relevant topics to enhance clients' employability.
- Build and maintain relationships with local employers to identify job openings, advocate for clients, and stay informed about industry trends and hiring needs.
- Monitor participants progress, maintain accurate records, and provide regular updates and reports on employment outcomes.
- Work closely with colleagues, community partners, and other stakeholders to create a supportive network for clients and promote their success.
What make a great Employment Advisor?
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Working with a high level of initiative, motivation and ability to critically think and problem solve.
- Ability to inspire and motivate others, with a genuine passion for helping people succeed.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Familiar with working in a target driven environment.
- Effectively manage tasks with a strong sense of pace and urgency, ensuring timely completion of responsibilities and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proficiency with data management systems and modern communication tools, including MS Office.
- Experience in creating SMART action plans and conducting individual needs assessments.
Key responsibilities
- Build strong, supportive relationships with clients to understand their career aspirations, strengths, and areas for development.
- Provide personalised career advice, resume writing assistance, and interview preparation to help clients present their best selves to potential employers.
- Utilise your knowledge of the job market to match clients with suitable employment opportunities, ensuring a good fit for both the individual and the employer.
- Develop and conduct workshops on job search strategies, networking, professional development, and other relevant topics to enhance clients' employability.
- Build and maintain relationships with local employers to identify job openings, advocate for clients, and stay informed about industry trends and hiring needs.
- Monitor participants progress, maintain accurate records, and provide regular updates and reports on employment outcomes.
- Work closely with colleagues, community partners, and other stakeholders to create a supportive network for clients and promote their success.
What make a great Employment Advisor?
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Working with a high level of initiative, motivation and ability to critically think and problem solve.
- Ability to inspire and motivate others, with a genuine passion for helping people succeed.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Familiar with working in a target driven environment.
- Effectively manage tasks with a strong sense of pace and urgency, ensuring timely completion of responsibilities and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proficiency with data management systems and modern communication tools, including MS Office.
- Experience in creating SMART action plans and conducting individual needs assessments.
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