Department: Work and Learn Team
Job Title: Employment Advisor
Town: Kendal, Cumbria
Salary Details: £27,782.56 – £29,456.44per annum pro rata
Advertising End Date: 12th June 2026
Vacancy Type: PermanentHours Per Week: 37 hours per week
About Right2work
Right2Work has a proven track record of delivering positive employment outcomes for disabled and disadvantaged individuals since 1997.
At Right2Work, we believe that everyone deserves meaningful and purposeful employment. We offer a supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop personally and professionally, with opportunities to grow as colleagues and future leaders. In return for your commitment and dedication, we provide a role that offers genuine purpose and job satisfaction.
We are currently seeking to recruit an Employment Advisor to join our Work and Learn team to motivate candidates who require different strategies to help them into a job with support and empathy.
Duties will include:
- Supporting referrals from the Job Centre in Kendal, through the Restart programme to progress the candidates employability skills and look at securing paid outcomes.
- Working with Job Centre Plus to identify adults with barriers to work and support individuals in securing suitable work placements or the next steps in their employment journey.
- Update, monitor and maintain accurate learner records/ support notes.
- Creating and leading learner reviews, complete progression reports and assessments.
- Liaising with additional support networks such as, careers advisors, adult social workers, parents/guardians and families where appropriate.
- We are seeking a motivate Employment advisor who can provide both support and empathy for people who require different strategies to help them into a job.
- Managing a small team
- Car driver/owner (preferred).
- Knowledge of Supported Employment Programmes (preferred)
- Advice and Guidance L3 or willing to work towards this qualification (or relevant experience)
- An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate. This will be funded by Right2Work, subject to terms and conditions.
- Benefits
- In addition to making a positive difference to people’s lives, Right2Work offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing with long service.
- Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI
- savings
- Private Health Care scheme funded by Right2Work.
- Laptop and smart phone to assist you in your job
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Award scheme and recognition at every 5 years
- Access to foundation and bespoke training and development
- T&C’s apply based on contract
