Employability and Skills Mentor

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for an Employability and Skills Mentor to work within the South Gloucester Council

Location: Yate
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: 18.96 per hour
Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
End Date: February 2027

Our client is seeking a dynamic and passionate Employability and Skills Mentor to make a significant impact in the lives of young people and adults in the South Gloucestershire community. This is an exciting opportunity to support individuals in their journey towards employment, career development, and personal growth.

As an Employability and Skills Mentor, you will:

• Act as a vital link between clients and specialist services, aiding in overcoming barriers to employment.
• Support clients pre-employment and in-work by identifying opportunities and pathways tailored to their needs.
• Conduct initial diagnostics to develop personal action plans that align with clients' career aspirations.
• Maintain engagement with clients, providing necessary support to ensure progression and success.
• Accurately upload information to the CRM system to track contacts, progression, and outcomes against KPIs.
• Collaborate closely with the Skills Team to deliver essential employability programmes, including Future Bright and Work4
  
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• Foster strong relationships with schools, colleges, and training providers to enhance the skills of local learners.

This role not only provides the chance to make a difference but also comes with enticing perks such as:

• Hybrid Working:
  Enjoy a flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance.
• Professional Development:
  Opportunities for ongoing training and skill enhancement.
• Supportive Team Culture:
  Work alongside a dedicated team focused on community improvement.
• Engagement with Diverse Groups:
  Work with various individuals, allowing for impactful interactions and experiences.

Our client is looking for individuals who possess:

• Experience in a relevant specialist environment, ideally with a focus on employment and skills development.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Good IT proficiency and numeracy skills to manage data and documentation accurately.
• A collaborative spirit with a knack for building relationships and working within a team.
• Analytical skills to diagnose issues and present findings clearly.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for education and skills development who wants to play a key role in transforming lives through employment and career progression.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and empowering individuals to reach their potential, this position could be the perfect fit!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.