Employability Advisor
VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East) · Durham, NC · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
Contract Type: Fixed term | Role Type: Employment | Hours: Full time | Application deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 – 17:00 | Based: Durham | Salary: £29,503 per annum (fixed) | Location: County Durham
Role description
Project Support – Make a difference to unpaid carers across the North East. This fixed‑term post runs until 31 March 2027 (further funding is being pursued). The Employability Advisor provides person‑centred support to working‑age unpaid carers who are unemployed or economically inactive, helping them build confidence, develop skills, overcome caring‑related barriers and progress towards suitable employment, training or education.
Responsibilities
- Provide one‑to‑one, strengths‑based employability support to unpaid carers.
- Assess needs, identify barriers and develop tailored action plans that support progression into work.
- Deliver practical interventions including CV development, job‑search support, interview preparation and confidence building.
- Help carers recognise their transferable skills and the resilience gained through caring.
- Liaise with employers, training providers and partners to identify opportunities and reduce barriers.
- Maintain accurate case notes, achieve project targets and contribute to group sessions and wider programme delivery.
- Safeguard vulnerable adults and children, escalating concerns appropriately.
Requirements
- Experience providing one‑to‑one advice, guidance or employability support.
- Strong understanding of unpaid carers’ needs and the barriers they may face when preparing for work.
- Knowledge of local labour markets, recruitment routes and training opportunities.
- Ability to deliver practical employability interventions confidently and creatively.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build supportive, professional relationships.
- Strong organisational skills, with experience managing a caseload and meeting targets.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and strengths‑based practice.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
- Ability to travel across the North East region.
Pay
£29,503 per annum (fixed salary).
Schedule
Full‑time employment.