Employment Advisor

Job Introduction

Get Set to be part of a winning team

 At Get Set UK, we're not just a team; we're a community committed to making a real difference in people's lives. We understand that real change starts with real people – which is why we dedicate ourselves to supporting individuals to make positive alterations in their lives.

 We are currently on the lookout for an Employment Advisor to join us at Get Set.

As an Employment Advisor, you will manage a diverse caseload, helping clients overcome barriers to secure meaningful employment. You will create personalised action plans, assist with CVs, and provide employer-led advice and guidance. Your role involves assessing client needs, delivering high-quality services, and empowering individuals through targeted support. By motivating clients, improving their skills, and ensuring they are job-ready, you will play a crucial role in fostering long-term success. Your dedication will help reduce unemployment, promote economic growth, and create inclusive communities.

We're not just colleagues; we're a winning team that celebrates diversity, embraces challenges, and shares a common goal of making a meaningful impact.

 Your impact:

• Client Support: Offer personalised advice and support to clients, helping them develop skills and secure employment.
• Case Management: Manage a caseload of clients, ensuring each receives tailored guidance and support.
• Job Matching: Identify suitable job opportunities and assist clients with applications.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with employers, training providers, Job Centres, Housing Associations, and other stakeholders.
• Empathy: Signpost customers to services that can help them overcome challenges related to drug, alcohol, housing, and finance concerns
• Workshops and Training: Understand and signpost to workshops and training sessions to enhance clients' employability skills.
• Mentorship: Provide ongoing mentorship and support to clients.
• Data Management: Keep accurate records of client interactions and progress for reporting and compliance.
• Compliance: Ensure all processes comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• KPI Achievement: Work towards achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) related to client outcomes.
• Feedback & Improvement: Engage in continuous feedback with clients and stakeholders to improve services.
• Technology Utilisation: Use modern technologies and systems to enhance service delivery.

Who we seek:

• Empathetic and Supportive: Demonstrates a genuine interest in helping people and understanding their unique challenges.
• Detail-Oriented: Maintains meticulous attention to detail in managing client cases and documentation.
• Organised: Efficiently manages multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Proactive: Takes initiative in addressing client needs and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Strong Communicator: Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills, with conflict resolution experience.
• Problem-Solver: Analyses problems and proposes effective solutions.
• Team Player: Collaborates effectively with colleagues and external partners.
• Resilient: Handles challenging situations with a positive outlook.
• Experienced: Previous experience in employment advisory or similar roles, preferably within the welfare-to-work sector.
• Skills: Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge: Understanding of the challenges faced by individuals seeking employment and the resources available to support them.
• Technology: Proficiency with data management systems and modern communication tools, including MS Office.
• Ambitious and Resourceful: Shows innovation in supporting customers and confidence in a target-driven environment.
• Empathetic: Demonstrates empathy towards vulnerable or challenging groups, showing a strong desire to help.
• SMART Planning: Experience in creating SMART action plans and conducting individual needs assessments.
• Driven: Embraces responsibility, drive, and commercial growth.

You share our values:

• Be Ambitious: Show determination and innovation in your approach.
• Be Inspiring: Inspire responsibility through your daily actions.
• Be Proud: Take pride in your daily achievements and want to support your local community.
• Be Considerate: Collaborate well in an inclusive environment.
• Own It: Own your attitude, motivation, and actions.

Our promise to you:

We're here to support you as much as you support our clients. Our mission is clear: to empower, ignite opportunities, support resilience, and nurture career success for everyone.

Our workplace is dynamic, committed, encouraging, and empathetic. We believe in creating an environment that is not just about professional growth but also personal wellbeing. As part of the Get Set UK team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive salaries that appreciate your hard work and dedication.
• Comprehensive pension schemes designed for your future security.
• Healthcare packages that prioritise your wellbeing.
• Gym memberships to support your physical health and mental clarity.
• An inclusive employee forum where your voice is heard and valued.
• Continuous training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed.

Get Set for a better tomorrow:

Join us in our mission to change lives for the better. Apply now to take the first step towards a career where your work truly matters. With a streamlined application process, your next big opportunity is just a few clicks away. Expect more than a job; anticipate making an impact.

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We reserve the right to close applications early. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome all applications. Get Set UK is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, physical and mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status. Our aim is to support and maintain the physical and mental health of all people at work.

If you do need any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and recruitment process, please let us know at the outset and we will work hard to provide the right solution for you. 

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners/clients and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

Get Set UK does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Get Set UK will consider these CVs as gifts and will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.