We are outstanding, you can be too.
Portland Pathways is a community focused initiative which aims to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities. As part of our commitment to increasing employment outcomes across Nottinghamshire, we are looking for a motivated, compassionate and dedicated Pathways Advisor to join our team based in Worksop (S80). Whilst primarily based at this site, you will be required to travel across our other sites.
In this role, you will:
· Manage a caseload of customers, providing personalised employment advice, guidance, and support.
· Conduct employability assessments and develop tailored plans to help individuals achieve their goals.
· Engage with employers; build new partnerships; and promote inclusive employment opportunities.
· Deliver Disability Confident awareness and support employers to recruit people with disabilities.
· Support customers with job searching, applications, CV writing, interview preparation, and in-work support.
· Develop relationships with local agencies and community organisations in order to maximise customer opportunities.
· Attend job fairs, networking events, and employer meetings across Nottinghamshire.
· Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with quality and audit requirements.
What we're looking for:
· A relevant qualification up to Level 3.
· A wealth of experience in the region, building on and creating sustainable referral networks.
· Experience of managing a customer caseload in a similar role.
· Strong employer engagement and relationship management experience.
· Understanding of welfare-to-work programmes, housing, benefits, and barriers to employment.
· Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills, including Microsoft 365.
· Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and meet targets.
· A genuine understanding of disability-related barriers to employment and a commitment to inclusion.
· Full UK driving licence - Able to travel between sites.
Why join us?
You'll become part of a small, supportive team committed to making a real difference to people's lives. If you would like to transform lives through employment, we look forward to hearing from you.
You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/
We will be required to carry out an enhanced with barred lists DBS check. This role involves regulated activity.
*Please note that we will not accept any applications submitted after the campaign has been closed. We may close campaigns early if we have a high volume of applications.
Working at Portland Charity
At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.
There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity
· A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens
· Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday
· You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts
· Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
· Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.
· Free life assurance – your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen
We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections the community.
Qualifications needed
Relevant Level 3 Qualification
Working Hours
Mon – Fri: core hours 8:30am – 4:30pm (some flexibility can be discussed)
Applying to work at Portland Charity
There are some other important things you need to know before you apply to work with us at Portland Charity.
Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are included in the child and or adult barred list. This role involves regulated activity.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities, but you can submit a CV, and we will consider it alongside your application form.
In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, Sam People Recruit.
Please click on the “apply” button, and this will take you to the link to access the platform.
If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application, you can contact [email protected] or call the recruitment team on 01623 499111, extension 428 or 205, and we will be happy to help.
Many of our staff have a disability, and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application, you can contact our recruitment team on 01623 499 111 or via email at [email protected] who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.
https://www.mindfulemployer.dpt.nhs.uk/
https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
Pay: £36,909.97 per hour
Work Location: In person
