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Employment Advisor

Office & Professional
Office & Professional
£31,930 - £33,930/Year
Full-time, Entry Level
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Description

Location
Brent

Hours
Full Time (hours to be discussed at interview)

Salary
Starting salary £31,930 per annum, rising to £33,930 depending on meeting operational performance requirements and passing probation. Further details will be discussed if successful at interview.

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, personal development support, and addressing complex and varied challenges along the way.

You will collaborate with participants through diagnostic assessments to identify barriers and create action plans that shift mindsets and outline the steps needed 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.

Additionally, you will understand and signpost participants to internal and external services addressing needs such as debt management, mental health, and career coaching. You will ensure participants have well-crafted, professional CVs, tailored supporting statements, and cover letters to support their job searches. Preparing participants for interviews by conducting mock interviews and assessment activities, and helping them build confidence in their abilities will also be key.

Maintaining accurate electronic participant records that reflect the broad spectrum of support offered, from coaching through to employment placement, within required timescales and standards, is essential.

Ingeus is a leading human services provider helping people, business and communities thrive through employment, skills and health & wellbeing services. We are a trusted partner to government and industry delivering services that create positive social impact and transform lives.

Requirements

Experience
Experience working in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to motivate, inspire, and challenge participants to achieve their fullest potential. Strong track record of delivering against and exceeding performance targets while engaging participants in personal growth and mindset transformation. Experience of working in a relevant sector within the past 3 months.

About you
Exceptional communication skills to inspire and influence participants while addressing diverse needs with flexibility, robustness, and creativity. Ability to engage employers and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for participants. Flexible and creative problem solver capable of addressing complex challenges. Excellent organisational skills to manage a varied caseload and deliver exceptional support while juggling multiple priorities. High-level digital literacy.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications stated; however, relevant sector experience and a strong commitment to participant success are essential.

Additional Information
Ingeus offers a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with option to trade for additional leave), 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with counselling sessions, private medical insurance, life assurance, community volunteering days, eyecare vouchers, online shopping discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, travel season ticket loan, long service awards, financial education and advice, and options to purchase extra benefits such as critical illness cover and dental insurance.

Ingeus is a Disability Confident Employer committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. Support and adjustments are available throughout the application and interview stages to ensure all candidates can showcase their skills and potential effectively.

Please note that applications may be shortlisted and interviews conducted before the closing date, and the role may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Expiry date: 21/09/2026
Employment Advisor
Salary:
£31,930 - £33,930/Year
Job Type:
Full-time, Entry Level
Location:
Brent