Employability Support Advisor

Employability Support Advisor
Fixed term contract until 31st March 2018
Grade 6 - £24,174.07 - £27,667.82
35 hours per week (Mon - Fri)
Based in North / East Manchester

This social enterprise helps people living in North Manchester find jobs and take advantage of training and volunteering opportunities. Their Vision is that "We will build confidence, drive ambition and inspire people to be the best they can be.''

An exciting opportunity has arisen at this enterprise located within North Manchester. As an Employability Support Advisor, you will be working closely with NHS Key Workers who have received client referrals from G.P's. Your role will be to identify the client's needs and arrange appropriate support, whether it is using your own knowledge and experience or from utilising statutory partners and relevant organisations within the community.

You will liaise closely with the key Workers and their clients to provide the required interventions, whether that is motivation, confidence, direction or IT support and offer help and guidance on CV's and interview skills to training and development opportunities.

You will have strong IT skills, you will support customers to complete online forms, register new benefit claims, set up email accounts, registering Government Gateway accounts, uploading CV's and cover letters, registering online with agencies and job sites, printing off directions and other forms, photocopying and scanning documents plus other duties as required.

You will possess your Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Advice and Guidance and have extensive knowledge of the local job market, you will advertise employment, volunteering and training opportunities to clients at the centre utilising a range of techniques.

If you have great communication and interpersonal skills, are self-motivated, highly organised, have excellent prioritisation skills and passionate about delivering a first class customer service then apply today!!

Preference will be given to residents living in M4, M8, M9, M11 or M40 postcode areas (this is a specific aim of CLFH programme).

If you would like to be considered for this challenging opportunity and believe that you have the skills required for this role, please apply now.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon Thursday 28th September 2017

Interviews to be held: Thursday 5th October 2017