Careers and Employability Advisor

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

• An opportunity to work for a well-known charity in the knowledge that you are able to give back to the local community and help others.
• 22 hours per week
• £26,539 pro rata
• Permanent contract

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is delighted to be supporting Building Futures East, a charity that supports people living in some of the most disadvantaged communities in Newcastle Upon Tyne. They take a “people and place” based approach to their work, improving the quality of life and opportunity for individuals, whilst supporting fragile communities in building their social and economic resilience

THE ROLE

• Ensuring accurate reporting on team performance, meeting KPI’s and organisational targets linked to funding outcomes
• Making sure that leads are monitored and followed up; recording information in line with company procedures
• Be the first point of contact for clients to ensure a high-quality seamless service
• Engaging with appropriate target groups and providing high quality support, guidance and mentoring to our clients regarding employability opportunities and education
• Working with partners, linked service and local support agencies to set up and maintain an effective referral system and good working relationships
• Providing support to our clients either in a group or on a 1-1 basis
• Supporting clients to overcome barriers to employment and sign post those who need intense support
• Assisting clients to write their CV’s and making job applications
• Adhering to Building Futures East policies for assessing, recording and reporting on learner achievement, using this information to inform management as required of progress against targets and anticipated achievement
• Contributing to the delivery of high-quality support services, ensuring performance outcomes are compliant with funding and organisational requirements
• Attending team and wider staff meetings, contributing as required
• Maintaining satisfactory CPD records and undertake training as appropriate and as agreed with Line Manager
• Any other duties as agreed with Line Manager
• To adhere to and promote the Equal Opportunities Policy as set out by the organisation
• To ensure that all services delivered through the centre and any contract work operate within a Health & Safety framework

THE PERSON

To be considered for this role you must:

• Have a satisfactory outcome to an enhanced DBS check

• Have proven experience in a co-ordinator role
• Be able to produce reports on Career Service delivery to the management team
• Have knowledge of working with community outreach programmes
• Have demonstrable knowledge of working with partnerships and engaging stakeholders from across all sectors
• Hold an IAG level 4 qualification
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Be able to deal with publicity across a range of platforms
• Have experience in planning and delivering events
• Hold expert knowledge of both career and labour market information
• Have an appreciation of the challenges and considerations required for working within community development
• Be highly competent in using all IT packages and social media outlets
• Have some knowledge of funding and social finance initiatives
• Demonstrate a strong alliance between your own personal values and those of Building Futures East
• Have the ability to build professional relationships with a wide range of contacts across all levels and sectors
• Be able to plan and manage your own workload in order to meet agreed timeframes
• Know how to use your own initiative and respond to emergent challenges appropriately
• Be highly flexible, adaptive and supportive of your colleagues
• Willing to undertake further training and / or qualifications as required

TO APPLY

Please send your updated CV to Ashleigh Wright