Employment Advisor

Job Title: Employment Advisor
Location: Carlisle Office-based)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Reporting to: Project Manager

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an Employment Advisor to join a busy and supportive employment services team. In this role, you will work directly with programme participants on a one-to-one basis, helping them overcome barriers and progress into sustainable employment.

This is a target-driven, office-based role with limited opportunity for remote working. You will play a key part in delivering high-quality support while achieving programme performance outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Participant Engagement & Caseload Management

• Manage a caseload of participants, providing tailored one-to-one support
• Build strong relationships to understand individual needs and employment goals
• Engage with local communities, employers, Job Centres, and external stakeholders
• Conduct eligibility assessments and initial participant interviews

Assessment & Action Planning

• Deliver inductions and initial assessments
• Identify barriers to employment and refer to appropriate support services
• Develop and review personalised action plans

Employability Support

• Deliver employability workshops (e.g. CV writing, job search, interview skills)
• Source training, wellbeing, and digital inclusion opportunities
• Support participants into volunteering, training, or employment opportunities

Employer Engagement & Recruitment

• Build relationships with employers to source vacancies and opportunities
• Match participants to suitable roles and carry out pre-screening
• Support participants with applications and interview preparation
• Provide in-work support and aftercare to help sustain employment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working in employability, recruitment, or a customer-focused environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet performance targets
• Good organisational and administrative skills

Additional Information

• This role requires flexibility, including occasional work outside standard office hours
• You will be expected to follow all safeguarding, compliance, and organisational policies