Employment Advisor – Restart Contract
We are seeking an inspiring and motivated Employment Advisor to work as part of the Restart team in Hounslow, providing quality IAG to clients seeking employment.
You will support clients that have been mid to long term unemployed. Your role will include completing an initial assessment with clients, devising SMART action plans to support progression; job brokerage, maintaining compliant records of interventions.
You will have excellent interpersonal skills, good attention to detail and be client focused. Alongside these qualities you will have the ability to understand and follow compliance process requirements for the contract. In addition, you will need manage the key outcomes of the programme and meet the targets. You will be self-reliant in managing your caseload and also contribute to the success of the wider team.
You will have excellent organisational and administration skills in order to cope with competing demands and tight deadlines. If this sounds like you we’d love to hear from you.
A qualification in Advice & Guidance would be advantageous.
Contact us if you have:
- Excellent interpersonal skills to meet the needs of clients
- Experience of stakeholder engagement and outreach work
- An understanding of the barriers some clients may face in reaching their potential
- Good attention to detail, and ability to record clients journeys to ensure contract compliance
- The ability to self-manage whilst contributing to the success of the whole team
About us:
Groundwork London is a leading social and environmental regeneration charity. We deliver over 500 projects each year aimed at: supporting people to stay in education, gain new skills and secure employment; reducing our environmental impact through energy efficiency, waste minimisation, reuse and recycling; and engaging communities and enterprise in improving their environment.
We encourage early applications for this role, as interviews will be carried out during the recruitment period when there are sufficient applicants for a pool of candidates. Please send your application quoting reference 1258/EAR to londonjobs@groundwork.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Accepting applications up until Midday, Friday 07th of November 2025
Interview date: w/c 17th of November 2025
Download the Application Form, Job description and Person Specification and Careers Prospectus below.
Groundwork London Careers Prospectus
For further information and to discuss the role please contact Jocelyne Tsobgny at Groundwork London on 07548 312228 or jocelyne.tsobgny@groundwork.org.uk
Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.