Employment Advisor in Walsall, West Midlands

Employment Advisor

Walsall

6 Month contract

£21.14 per hour (Umbrella)

ARM are delighted to be supporting one of our clients with the recruitment of an Employment Advisor on an initial 6 month interim basis.

The Employment Advisor will provide quality careers information, advice and guidance in various settings to inactive young people and unemployed adults to improve their personal development, help inform career choices, access suitable training and prepare for the world of work.

Responsibilities:

• To assist managers to ensure the overall aims, objectives and priorities for the employment and skills service are met.
• To provide advice, guidance and information to young people and adults who are in need of targeted support to access learning, work and personal development opportunities.
• To maintain strong working relationships with partners, community organisations and stakeholders.
• To agree and put in place robust processes and data sharing protocols with statutory services.
• To deliver information, advice and guidance sessions in schools, colleges, community and outreach venues.
• To provide a clear profile of the local labour market needs and jobs analysis.
• To support the service with engaging and maintaining close working relationships with local employers.
• To support clients in all aspects of their job search journey, including help with CV building.

Qualifications:

• Experience of working with adults and young people with complex barriers and backgrounds ie long term unemployed.
• Knowledge of the local labour market and access to skills provisions.
• Experience of working in an regeneration or similar environment such as local authority, health authority.
• Knowledge of regional and local employment initiatives and programmes.
• Educated to a Level 4 or above in CIAG

This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions.

Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.