Lead Employment Advisor - Restart FTC

The Restart programme offers enhanced support to Universal Credit claimants who have been out of work for at least 9 months to find jobs in their local area. Starting at the end of June 2021, it will benefit more than 1 million Universal Credit claimants who are expected to look for and be available for work but have no sustained learnings.

The scheme will provide up to 12 months of tailored support for each participant. Palladium will work with employers, local government, and other partners to deliver tailored support for individuals.

This is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract

The Lead Advisor will support the Business Manager in coaching and upskilling the team as well as tracking team performance against key performance indicators. They will role model excellent caseload, performance and compliance management and will report directly into the Business Manager.

• Role model high levels of consistent performance alongside quality and compliance
• Role model excellent caseload management skills and manage a reduced caseload
• Support the Business Manager with tracking team performance and key performance indicators
• A proactive and solution focused approach to challenges
• Support the Business Manager in tracking quality and compliance using Power BI
• Support the Business Manager by completing caseload reviews with Employment Advisor’s in the team
• Coach and support new Employment Advisors within the team
• Identify areas of development within our delivery and work alongside the BM to address

The Restart programme offers enhanced support to Universal Credit claimants who have been out of work for at least 9 months to find jobs in their local area. Starting at the end of June 2021, it will benefit more than 1 million Universal Credit claimants who are expected to look for and be available for work but have no sustained learnings.

The scheme will provide up to 12 months of tailored support for each participant. Palladium will work with employers, local government, and other partners to deliver tailored support for individuals.

This is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract

The Lead Advisor will support the Business Manager in coaching and upskilling the team as well as tracking team performance against key performance indicators. They will role model excellent caseload, performance and compliance management and will report directly into the Business Manager.

• Role model high levels of consistent performance alongside quality and compliance
• Role model excellent caseload management skills and manage a reduced caseload
• Support the Business Manager with tracking team performance and key performance indicators
• A proactive and solution focused approach to challenges
• Support the Business Manager in tracking quality and compliance using Power BI
• Support the Business Manager by completing caseload reviews with Employment Advisor’s in the team
• Coach and support new Employment Advisors within the team
• Identify areas of development within our delivery and work alongside the BM to address

• Able to demonstrate consistent performance alongside quality and compliance. Ideally experience in a similar sector and of leading a team or having ownership of elements of a role / within a team.
• Experience in implementing new initiatives and managing these through to review / success
• High level of professional credibility and a sense of pride and integrity in driving tasks through to completion;
• Assertiveness and excellent relationship management skills;
• A level of independence and professionalism to take the lead as needed;
• Confidence and strong facilitation and presentation skills;
• Ability to motivate, challenge and inspire;
• Proactive and solution focused;
• Performance and target focused;
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills;
• The determination and drive to want to make a positive difference.

About Palladium
- Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.

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