Employment Advisor
Posted 4 hours 5 minutes ago by Trigon Recruitment
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Merseyside, Liverpool, United Kingdom, L21 0
Job Description
Employment AdvisorLocation: Liverpool City CentreSalary: £26,000 per annum (rising to £27,500 upon successful completion of probation)Contract: Full-time, permanentAbout the Role Trigon Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a respected national training provider for an Employment Advisor based in Liverpool City Centre. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives by supporting unemployed individuals referred through Jobcentre Plus to overcome barriers and secure sustainable employment. As an Employment Advisor, you will manage a caseload of participants, providing tailored guidance, coaching, and practical job search support. You will help individuals develop the skills, confidence, and motivation needed to move into long-term employment while working towards agreed performance targets.Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support a caseload of job seekers throughout their employment journey.
- Conduct initial assessments to identify barriers to employment and create personalised action plans.
- Deliver one-to-one and group coaching sessions focused on employability skills and career development.
- Assist participants with job searching, applications, and interview preparation.
- Develop high-quality CVs, cover letters, and other job-search materials.
- Build relationships with employers and proactively source employment opportunities.
- Promote and utilise available participant funding to support employment outcomes.
- Complete benefit calculations and provide relevant guidance where appropriate.
- Signpost participants to partner agencies and specialist support services when needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely records using the organisation's database systems.
- Achieve monthly targets relating to job starts and sustained employment outcomes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities
- Ability to manage and prioritise a diverse caseload
- Target-focused with a results-driven mindset
- Resilient, proactive, and self-motivated
- Empathetic and supportive approach
- Ability to motivate, coach, and inspire others
- Patient, understanding, and adaptable
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Commitment to helping individuals achieve positive outcomes