Information, Advice and Guidance Advisor

Reed Talent Solutions are delighted to present you with an exciting opportunity to join a branch of an local council as a Information, Advice and Guidance Advisor.

What important information do you need to know?

• Pay rate - £14.17 per hour
• Location - Wellington House, Barnsley (S70)
• 3 months with view to extend
• Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Job Purpose:

The role of the Information, Advice and Guidance Advisor provide support to local unemployed, economically inactive and in work residents and help them progress towards a positive destination (employment, education, training or volunteering). Ongoing support with residents will be required, with the CRM database being updated with regular meeting information and evidence of their achievements.

Knowledge and experience of services available to support residents in the Barnsley area is required, so there is an expectation that applicants will be familiar with the local area, and the main barriers that affect the community.

Key duties of the role:

• The role will be to support the UKSPF funded Employment and Skills Project - South Yorkshire, hence there 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.

• Applicants must have a minimum Level 3 IAG qualification, or a minimum 2 years experience of working in an employment focused role. The role involves the use of a web based CRM system so all applicants must be able to use IT. You will be provided with a laptop and mobile phone to enable you to complete the work.

We are looking for the right candidate to start immediately, if you have the relevant experience and would like to find out more, please don't hesitate to reach out!