Information Advice and Guidance Advisor

Barnsley



I am recruiting for a local authority who is looking for someone who can provide support to local unemployed, economically inactive and in work residents and help them progress towards a positive destination (employment, education, training or volunteering). The role will be to support the UKSPF funded Employment and Skills Project- South Yorkshire, hence their will be a requirement to complete registration paper work with each resident and produce a SMART action plan which helps them to address their barriers to progression. Ongoing support with residents will be required, with the CRM database being updated with regular meeting information and evidence of their achievements.


Responsibilities

Identify and assess the holistic needs, and any barriers of adults and young people and record the results using contract compliant and quality assured mechanisms to provide a baseline from which progress and achievement can be measured.

Be flexible and adaptable to adults and young peoples needs, meeting with them in their community, in their homes and places they feel comfortable in.

Prepare clear and concise person-centred SMART Action Plans, reviewing on a regular basis, ensuring both qualitative and quantitative data can be extracted, in one to one sessions and in group sessions both on site and in outreach locations as appropriate.

Facilitate effective and efficient job search activities relevant to the skills and abilities of the individual and their proximity to the labour market.

Support, motivate, facilitate and direct individuals experiencing barriers to employment to engage in relevant activities and interventions which support their progression to education, employment and training.

Track the progress of adults and young people, provide in-work support or undertake other required activities to ensure successful education, employment or training outcomes.