Employment & Training Advisor

Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.

If you are enthusiastic about assisting individuals in creating a positive impact in their lives, possess the necessary skills and experience to provide employment-related advice and guidance, and enjoy listening to others while helping them establish their goals, you could be an ideal fit for this position.

We are looking to recruit an Employability and Training Officer to provide information, advice, and guidance to unemployed residents of Knowsley, assisting them in accessing training or employment opportunities.  

The role involves supporting people from disadvantaged backgrounds with various barriers to employment some of which include, low or no skills, disabilities and learning difficulties, poor mental health , low self esteem and financial hardship.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: (below) 

Emma Bush  - emmalouise.bush@knowsley.gov.uk / Tel:  0151 443 5014

Nicky Metcalf  - Nicky.metcalf@knowsley.gov.uk / Tel: 0151 443 4780

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

 

Interview date Tuesday, 10 June 2025