Location
Lambeth, London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
Starting salary £31,930 per annum, rising to £33,930 depending on meeting operational performance requirements and passing probation.

About the Role
Are you passionate about making a difference and creating positive social impact? As a Restart Advisor, you will play a transformational role in coaching and empowering individuals. You will help participants unlock their potential and guide them toward sustainable employment, providing career coaching and personal development support while addressing complex and varied challenges.

Your key responsibilities will include collaborating with participants through diagnostic assessments to identify barriers and create action plans that shift mindsets and outline steps to secure meaningful employment. You will meet and exceed performance targets by continuously improving strategies and seeking input to deliver the best outcomes for participants and the wider community. You will also signpost participants to internal and external services addressing needs such as debt management, mental health, and career coaching.

Additionally, you will ensure participants have well-crafted, professional CVs, tailored supporting statements, and cover letters to support their job searches. Preparing participants for interviews through mock interviews and assessment activities, helping them build confidence, will be a key part of your role. Maintaining accurate electronic participant records reflecting the full spectrum of support offered, from coaching through to employment placement, within required timescales and standards, is essential.

Experience
- Experience working in fast-paced environments
- Strong track record of delivering and exceeding performance targets
- Proven ability to engage participants in personal growth and mindset transformation, driving positive change

About you
- Ability to motivate, inspire, and challenge participants to achieve their fullest potential
- Exceptional communication skills to inspire and influence participants while addressing diverse needs with flexibility, robustness, and creativity
- Skilled in engaging with employers and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for participants
- Flexible and creative problem solver for complex challenges
- High-level digital literacy
- Excellent organisational skills, able to manage a varied caseload and deliver exceptional support while juggling multiple priorities

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, relevant experience and skills as outlined above are essential.