Job Description
Come and make a difference at Karbon as an Employment Advisor
We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Employment Advisor in the Foundations for Life Team. Our team provides 1-2-1 bespoke advice and guidance to our customers on their journey into work.
About the role
We are looking to recruit a Part Time (30 hours) Employment Advisor within the Foundations for Life Team working on the L!NKCD Project; supporting customers across the Durham area.
This post is part funded through ESF as part of the 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme in England. ESF funding for the L!NKCD project will end on 31st December 2023.
This role is a permanent role within the structure of the Foundations for Life Team, and therefore upon end of the L!NKCD project; you will continue in the role as part of the core team.
About you
The applicant will play an integral role in proactively supporting our customers to build strong foundations for a successful tenancy through improving their employment prospects and personal resilience.
You will work flexibly, with a customer-centric approach, to guide customers both individually and in group settings to increase their skills, competence and confidence to move them closer, and ultimately into, meaningful and sustainable employment.
You will have a working knowledge of client progression options such as skills and vocational training, work placement, job searching and volunteering, and experience of collaborative partnership working.
You will have a positive and enthusiastic attitude, with a deep understanding of the complex needs of our customers, and the issues they face being out of employment or under-qualified/ skilled. You will have excellent interpersonal skills to build effective and strong relationships with internal and external partners.
About our team
The successful candidate will work in our Foundations for Life team led by the Foundations for Life Manager, Suzanne Jobson. If you require further information about the role, please contact Suzanne Jobson at [email protected]
Key Information
It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.
- Employment Advisor – permanent role
- Salary is £34,370.27 per annum (pro rata) plus a Karbon car payment of £2152 per annum (pro rata)
- Location: Stanley, Durham
- Regular travel will be required across all of our Karbon geography
- 30 hours per week with some homeworking available/flexible working
We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and welcome applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to and do not place them at or make them a risk in the role you're applying for.
The role you're applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) must submit an enhanced disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.
Enjoy great benefits
We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.
We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.
If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/
Important dates
Closing date for applications
Sunday 4 June 2023
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.
Interview date
Wednesday 15 June 2023
We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.
If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact [email protected]
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: £34,370.27 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Private medical insurance
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stanley
Application deadline: 04/06/2023
Reference ID: RQ00001106