Employment Advisor
The Salvation Army UK and Ireland Territory - hastings, south east england
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Please note in regards to location this role is based in Hastings and travel will be required across East SussexWorking hours: Minimum of 35 hours per weekInterview Date: 20th & 21st August 2025Are you passionate about transforming the lives of individuals who face complex barriers to employment? We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Employability Practitioner to assist and empower participants by equipping them with the necessary tools and motivation to move closer to sustainable employment.About us: The Salvation Army’s Employment Plus service offers support to help people become job-ready. Our goal is to assist job seekers in obtaining and maintaining employment. Operating at the heart of communities in more than 650 locations across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, we work alongside job-seekers to understand their needs and goals, and tailor our service accordingly.Role overview: This position upholds our mission values by offering participants ‘A Hand Up’ and focuses on reducing or eliminating barriers related to employability, financial issues, tenancy, relationships, well-being, social inclusion, and digital literacy. The goal is to promote awareness and foster growth and understanding of those needs and the wider community. The role is essential in identifying, nurturing, and securing suitable job opportunities for unemployed individuals within the local community, aligning with The Salvation Army’s 'work for all' ethos.About you: If you are self-motivated, passionate about supporting people overcome their barriers, thrive in team environment and possess a proactive, solution- focused mindset then we want to hear from you. You will need to be able to source your own referrals by building networks in your local community including other Charities, Jobcentres and community venues. You will be happy to get stuck in and work closely with local church leaders to develop workshops and deliver employability support that is tailored to each individual. You have experience working on employability programmes which demonstrate your ability to offer a wide range of solutions to people in need of our help. Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS Disclosure. This role may require you to work in a Prison which will require MOJ vetting. For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.**This role requires you to hold a full clean driving licence and have access to a vehicle.We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Created: 2025-08-01