
Location
London
Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week
Salary
£41,133 - £43,680 per annum (PO1)
About the Role
We are seeking to recruit two Employment Advisors to join our Trailblazer Programme, supporting individuals to move closer to, and into, sustainable employment. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative programme delivering tailored, person-centred employment support. As an Employment Advisor, you will work directly with participants facing a range of barriers to employment, providing one-to-one guidance, motivation and practical support. You will help individuals build confidence, develop skills and progress toward meaningful work outcomes. This role is ideal for someone passionate about employability, who understands the challenges people face in accessing work and enjoys building trusted relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering personalised employment support through one-to-one sessions and action planning
- Supporting participants to identify realistic career goals and progression routes
- Providing high-quality job search, CV, application and interview support
- Engaging with local employers, training providers and support services
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to monitoring and performance reporting
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve programme outcomes
Experience
Experience in employment support, welfare-to-work, careers guidance or a related field is desirable.
About you
You will have strong communication and relationship-building skills, a motivational, empathetic and solution-focused approach, and confidence using IT systems to maintain accurate case notes. You should understand the barriers to employment and how to address them effectively. The ability to manage a caseload and work to targets within a supportive team environment is essential.
Qualifications
While specific qualifications are not detailed, relevant experience and a commitment to supporting individuals into sustainable employment are key. The role requires fluency in spoken English sufficient for effective performance.
London Borough of Waltham Forest







