REF NUMBER: BEXLEY OR7726

Basic DBS required for this role
Please do not apply for this role unless your CV meets the following general requirements, as well as the more specific ones listed further down the ad:
You must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK.
For office based and hybrid roles, your commute to the place of work must be less than 1 hour.
This is a temporary role. Please do not apply if you are seeking a permanent position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• GCSEs A–C (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Relevant professional qualification or willingness to work towards one.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Experience in recruitment, employment advisory, or similar roles supporting clients into work.
• Understanding of welfare benefits and employment-related barriers.
• Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office and database use.
• Ability to manage caseloads and meet performance targets.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, data protection, and best practices.
• Skilled in using multiple communication methods to maintain client engagement.

WHAT’S INVOLVED WITH THIS ROLE:

As an Employment Advisor within the BBE Employability Team, you will support adults who have been out of work long-term to overcome barriers to employment. Working on externally funded programmes, you’ll provide tailored advice, motivation, and practical job-seeking support, often using the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) and SEQF (Supported Employment Quality Framework) models. You’ll collaborate with local partners and employers to help individuals improve their employability, confidence, wellbeing, and independence.
The post holder will need knowledge in client case management, action planning, barrier identification, supported employment methods, and inter-agency collaboration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a high-volume or complex caseload, supporting clients into sustainable employment.
• Develop personalised action plans, including pre-employment training and job search activities.
• Deliver support using IPS and SEQF models in line with fidelity standards.
• Organise interviews, employer engagement, referrals, and training access.
• Deliver workshops on CVs, interviews, job applications, and employability skills.
• Provide 1:1 support in CV writing and job applications, and facilitate employer introductions.
• Track and report on outcomes, progress, and job sustainability metrics.

PLEASE QUOTE THE JOB TITLE & VACANCY REFERENCE NO. IN YOUR APPLICATION, OR WE WILL BE UNABLE TO MATCH YOUR CV TO THE ROLE BEING APPLIED FOR.

Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV.
Due to the number of CVs being sent to us unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.
XI Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please