Assistant Employment Advisor – Bexleyheath

About the role

We are recruiting on behalf of a Bexleyheath local authority to provide assistance to residents seeking sustainable employment. As an Assistant Employment Advisor you will work alongside Employment Advisors and Employer Engagement Advisors to deliver employability support, run workshops and help clients navigate the job market.

Key responsibilities

• Support Employment Advisors and the Employer Engagement Team in preparing residents for job opportunities.
• Deliver one‑to‑one appointments, employability workshops, introductory sessions and job‑search support.
• Provide information on employment support programmes and services to potential participants.
• Attend job fairs, outreach events and community activities, including off‑site delivery when required.
• Complete client onboarding paperwork in line with funding and compliance requirements.
• Motivate clients with job‑search activities, advise on vacancies, work‑interviews and pre‑employment training.
• Assist clients with CV creation, updating profiles and uploading to online job platforms.
• Facilitate group sessions covering CV writing, online job searching, application forms, interview techniques and job club activities.
• Coordinate with the Employer Engagement Team to match suitable candidates to live vacancies.
• Maintain accurate records and update case‑management systems.

Required profile

• Experience supporting individuals into employment through return‑to‑work, welfare‑to‑work, employability or related programmes.
• Background delivering customer support, guidance, coaching, advice or workshop‑based activities.
• Confidence working with vulnerable, disengaged or resistant clients and helping them overcome barriers.

Required skills

What we offer

• Pay rate £15.00 per hour PAYE or £19.43 per hour on an umbrella contract.
• Full‑time, ongoing temporary assignment.
• Office‑based role in central Bexleyheath.