Employment Advisor – Employability & Skills Programme
Location: Walsall (Office & Community-Based – No Home Working)
Pay Rate: £18.35 per hour PAYE | £24.34 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Temporary (Until March 2027)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Seven Resourcing are recruiting for experienced and motivated Employment Advisors to join a well-established Employment & Skills Team delivering impactful welfare-to-work and employability programmes across Walsall.
This is a fantastic opportunity to support unemployed and economically inactive residents into employment, education, or training, making a real difference within local communities. The role is fully community-based, working across libraries, job centres, and outreach venues.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of clients, providing tailored employment support and career guidance
- Deliver high-quality careers information, advice and guidance (CIAG) to support individuals into work or training
- Identify and address barriers to employment, including complex social and economic challenges
- Develop personalised action plans to support participants in achieving sustainable outcomes
- Work across community venues, job centres, and outreach locations to engage with service users
- Build strong relationships with local employers, training providers, and partner organisations
- Support individuals with CV writing, interview preparation, and job applications
- Monitor and track participant progress, ensuring outcomes are recorded and reported accurately
- Engage with residents furthest from the labour market, increasing participation in employability programmes
Requirements
- Experience working in employment support, welfare-to-work, careers guidance, or similar sectors
- Qualification at Level 4 or above in CIAG (Careers Information, Advice and Guidance) or equivalent experience
- Strong understanding of barriers to employment and local labour market challenges
- Experience managing complex caseloads and supporting diverse client groups
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a community-based, outreach-focused role
- Background in social work, teaching, housing, or regeneration is desirable
Why Work with Seven Resourcing
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