Employment Advisor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Barnsley
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£29,272 / year
CATEGORY
Social Care
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Welfare-to-work programs Customer service Sales experience IT skills (MI systems, spreadsheets, diary management) Rapport-building and communication Networking and promotion Target-driven with KPI achievement Knowledge of local labour market

FULL DESCRIPTION

Employment Advisor

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Company - Barnsley

Contract: Permanent/Full-time

Salary: Up to £27,500 per annum (starting), increasing to £29,272 after probation

Closing Date: 08/05/2026

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and deliver advice, guidance, and training interventions for unemployed individuals.
  • Operate referral and liaison procedures with agencies (e.g., JCP, local referral partners, colleges, employers, training providers, and recruitment agencies).
  • Establish and deliver both one-on-one and group activities, including initial assessments, inductions, job search sessions, and follow-up appointments.
  • Identify and address individual learning needs through personalised interventions.
  • Refer customers to internal and external agencies to facilitate their progress.
  • Plan training and other interventions tailored to each customer’s needs.
  • Assist customers in deciding on options to meet their needs and provide ongoing support.
  • Report any concerns related to the safeguarding of individuals.

About You

  • Proven track record of working with vulnerable customer groups.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet targets with a strong understanding of the local labour market, recruitment methods, and growth industries.
  • In-depth knowledge of welfare-to-work programmes and the customer base.
  • Familiarity with guidance and national standards.
  • Excellent rapport-building skills, professional demeanour, and good communication skills.

Skills Required

  • Extensive experience in sales, customer service, and the welfare-to-work sector.
  • Proven ability to thrive under pressure in high-performance environments.
  • Skilled in customer-facing roles across various sectors.
  • Well-developed IT skills, including management information (MI) systems, spreadsheets, diary management, email, and data security.
  • Consistently meet key performance indicators (KPIs) and challenging targets.
  • Strong ability to network and effectively promote the organisation.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Company is committed to safeguarding and Safer Recruitment. A DBS check will be conducted. No visa sponsorship available.

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