Employment Advisor

Please note this role is community based across Kent. Our Salvation Army family has been recognised as one of the most highly recommended employers in the UK. We scored 83rd out of the top 500 employers in the UKfor employee recommendations in the Financial Times ( FT ) UKs Best Employers 2025. Are you passionate about transforming the lives of individuals who face complex barriers to employment?

Due to a retirement we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Employability Advisor to assist and empower participants by equipping them with the necessary tools and motivation to move closer to sustainable employment. Within The Salvation Army, this position is called Employability Practitioner.

About us:

The Salvation Armys Employment Plus service offers support to help people become job-ready. Our goal is to assist job seekers in obtaining and maintaining employment. Operating at the heart of communities in more than 650 locations across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, we work alongside job-seekers to understand their needs and goals, and tailor our service accordingly. In addition, the role of Employability Advisor will require working across other contracts which could include money management and housing support, in order to help individuals become more independent.

Role overview:
This position upholds our mission values by offering participants A Hand Up and focuses on reducing or eliminating barriers related to employability, financial issues, tenancy, relationships, well-being, social inclusion, and digital literacy. The goal is to promote awareness and foster growth and understanding of those needs and the wider community. The role is essential in identifying, nurturing, and securing suitable job opportunities for unemployed individuals within the local community, aligning with The Salvation Armys 'work for all' ethos.

About you:

If you are self-motivated, passionate about supporting people overcome their barriers, thrive in team environment and possess a proactive, solution- focused mindset then we want to hear from you. You will need to be able to source your own referrals by building networks in your local community including other Charities, Job centres and community venues. You will be happy to get stuck in delivering employability support that is tailored to each individual.

You will have experience working on employability programmes which demonstrate your ability to offer a wide range of solutions to people in need of our help.
* You must have a full clean driving licence and access to a car.
* Previous applicants in the last six months need not apply. In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments. In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting. Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, a satisfactory Enhanced Adult DBS Disclosure check and an Enhanced with Barred List check of the Child workforce.

This role may require you to work in a Prison which will require MOJ vetting. For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please visit the Government website and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications. Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy. Benefits: 25 days annual leave  bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme;

an employee assistance programme

Working hours:

Minimum of 35 hours per week Closing Date:
Sunday, 1 Feb 2026 Interview Date: TBC