Employment Advisor – R2W RESTART

Department: Work and Learn Team

Job Title: Employment Advisor

Town: Kendal, Cumbria

Salary Details: £27,782.56 - £29,456.44 per annum pro rata

Advertising End Date: 12th June 2026

Vacancy Type: Permanent,
Hours Per Week: 37 hours per week

Right2

Work has a proven track record of delivering positive employment outcomes for disabled and disadvantaged individuals since 1997.

At Right2

Work, 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.

• 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.

• 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 Right2
  
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• 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 Right2
  
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• 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