Information Advice and Guidance Advisor

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Information Advice and Guidance Practitioner to join our client's team at a Local Authority. In this role, you will provide valuable support to unemployed residents, helping them progress towards education, employment, or training opportunities. You will also assist in-work residents with upskilling through suitable training.

37 hours per week can work 3 days in the office, 2 days from home fixed term basis until 24/12/24 but may be extended

Responsibilities:

Provide guidance and support to help customers overcome barriers to education, employment, or training. Assist job seekers in developing and updating CVs, completing job applications, and preparing for interviews. Offer tailored advice to in-work residents, helping them identify and access suitable training opportunities. Work closely with local and national providers to connect customers with health, well-being, learning, and training services. Maintain accurate records of meetings and progress in line with funding requirements. Work flexibly across the Barnsley area, including offices, libraries, and community venues.

Requirements:

A minimum qualification of Level 3 in Information Advice and Guidance or at least 2 years of experience as an employment advisor or similar. Strong communication skills with the ability to encourage, motivate, and empower customers. Knowledge of the local labour market and key employers, along with available support services. Organised, responsive, and able to keep accurate records. Understanding of the local Barnsley area is preferred.

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If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - lisa.mcvinnie@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.

The benefits of working with SCS:

A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact. Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work! An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities. Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training. Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses. DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.