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Information Advice and Guidance Advisor

Job Description


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
  • 3 Month initial contract with possibility of extension


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.