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