Employability Officer

Action Foundation is an award-winning charity that supports and empowers asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants in the North East to overcome immediate barriers, integrate with the community, and build skills for the future. We are looking to recruit an Employability Officer with our Language & Learning team which supports integration through three key areas: employability workshops and advice, digital skills training and non-accredited ESOL classes. We are seeking someone with a good understanding of the issues and challenges faced by job seekers, particularly those whose first language is not English, to support migrants in their search for sustainable employment. The successful candidate will play a vital role in empowering individuals, particularly those affected by changes to their right to work, to rebuild confidence, develop skills and move towards long-term employment. Working closely with the Employability Adviser and the wider team, they will deliver high-quality, person-centred support through our employability programmes, while also contributing to wider team activities and workshops that promote inclusion and opportunity. Essential skills include the ability to juggle challenging caseloads and conflicting priorities; experience of supporting vulnerable individuals and dealing with safeguarding concerns; a thorough understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and experience of working with a CRM. Action Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, particularly those who have lived experience of migration. We also have a strong focus on safeguarding in the organisation and a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check will be part of the recruitment process. We operate hybrid working and flexible hours to accommodate a healthy work-life balance. Our offices at the CastleGate are situated close to Newcastle’s vibrant Quayside. Essential information Hours : 35 hours per week (full time) with flexible hours/working pattern Location : Based in Newcastle but with a requirement to work across Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Northumberland Salary:£24, 715 to £27,832 (depending on experience) per annum plus 6% pension contribution Contract:Fixed term one year contract (subject to passing a two month probation period). An extension to this post may be possible, subject to further project funding. Annual Leave : 28 days + English Bank Holidays Application deadline : 23:59 Friday 26th September Interview dates : Week commencing Monday 13th October at Action Foundation, CastleGate, Melbourne Street, Newcastle, NE1 2JQ (subject to change) If you are interested in applying and require more information about the job role, or if you would like any support in the application process, we would encourage you to contact Vanessa Montesi whose email address is available on the Action Foundation website. Please refer to the attachments for the following: oJob description oApplication form oWe do not accept CV’s Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

Created: 2025-09-11