Careers and Employability Advisor

3 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd Full time

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



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