Careers Adviser

Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better.

£35,000 to £40,000

Full-time, although we would be happy to consider applicants who are looking to work on a part time basis. If you would like to explore this further please discuss this with the talent partner for this role. Please note our ability to accommodate flexible working arrangements will vary from role to role, dependent on business requirements.

Do you have experience delivering careers guidance, employment support, coaching or employability services?

Have you supported individuals through career transition, reskilling, or overcoming barriers to employment?

Then consider the role of Careers Adviser at Reed in Partnership!

North Sea Jobs Service (NSJS) is a voluntary transition service for current and former UK-resident oil gas workers who have worked in the industry within the last 2 years. It is commissioned by the UK Government, specifically the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). Workers can access up to 12 months of tailored support, with the primary aim to create employment opportunities through employer and trade union engagement and provide Workers with tailored employment support and training.

The Career Adviser will be a dedicated point of contact for workers and are the heart of a worker’s journey with North Sea Jobs Service journey. Career Advisers will provide targeted support to help them achieve their goals as they transition into civilian life. They will interact with workers primarily on a face-to-face basis, using a variety of techniques including effective diagnostics, individual and group coaching to identify appropriate support, services and opportunities for workers.

They will provide effective career information, advice and guidance.

• Builds strong relationships with workers through regular interactions in line with operational requirements, providing face-to-face support wherever possible.
• Ensure Initial Assessments focus on getting to know the worker, exploring their aspirations and needs.
• Uses motivational interviewing to help worker identify, fully articulate and review the appropriateness of their resettlement aspirations based on their individual circumstances.
• Identifies and utilises various diagnostic tools, such as readiness to work and transferrable skills, to diagnose any barriers or skills gaps.
• Develops and manages Worker’s goals using creative techniques and deep level questioning as necessary for worker needs, to assist with diagnosis and progression.
• Motivates, encourages and empowers workers, identifying barriers, realistic job goals and training needs.
• Creates, develops and monitors a Personal Plan in co-ordination with the worker, ensuring they have a tailored, coherent, step-by-step guide which consolidates their full North Sea Jobs Service journey.
• Drawing on labour market knowledge and individual needs to identify appropriate provision and support services at local, regional and national levels to support workers in achieving their goals.
• Offers advice on tailoring job applications to specific sectors and guidance on employment routeways (e.g. required training or accreditation) that lead to sustainable careers.
• Facilitate access to vocational placements and training courses based on career aspirations, skillset and chosen sector.
• Signpost to other services through the…