Learning, Skills & Employment Adviser
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The City of York Council, York Learning Community Education department needs an appropriately qualified and experienced, results-oriented person to deliver externally funded employability projects. The role comprises confidential 1-1 and small group support at West Offices and in community settings. The person must be able to deliver small group workshops, which engage hard to reach clients to develop confidence, support wellbeing, and progress to employment and/or further learning.
Our projects are target based and outcome focused, supporting economically inactive adults (and a small number of employed people). The role extends to duties in our wider IAG delivery team.
The post holder must have exceptional communication skills and be able to engage with clients with barriers, including mental and physical health conditions, neuro-divergence, social isolation, carer duties, and NEET.
Where necessary, the person needs to be able to advise and refer for functional skills development, and signpost to relevant agencies, on a range of personal issues, eg financial, housing, etc.
The role requires a sound knowledge of employability, eg CVs, interview skills, transferable skills, job search and job applications, and digital skills. The person must be able to motivate individuals to address challenges to securing and sustaining work, and to set goals and take action.
Must be able to liaise with appropriate stakeholders to develop and facilitate a fully client-centred support network.
Strong inter-personal skills are essential to this post, as well as excellent recording and administration skills to meet specific project requirements. Must be committed to achieving monthly targets and gain evidence of outcomes.
The post is fixed term for 12 months.
Please apply online or for further details please contact our 24hr recruitment line on (01904) 554262 or e-mail: educleis.recruit@york.gov.uk quoting reference number HCOM005286.
If you are an internal candidate interested in applying for this job as a secondment opportunity, please discuss with your current line manager before submitting your application.
This role is not suitable as a job share opportunity.
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Grainne Hillery at grainne.hillery@york.gov.uk or on 07717205690.
Closing date: Sunday 10 August 2025 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 18 August 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr
- Location:
- York, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £60,000 - £80,000
- Category:
- Management & Operations