The Salvation Army UK and Ireland Territory
Employment Advisor
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Location
This role is based in Brighton with travel required across Eastbourne and other areas of Sussex. Therefore, a Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car with business insurance is essential.
Working Hours
Minimum of 35 hours per week
Interview Date
To be confirmed
About Us
Our Salvation Army family has been recognized as one of the most highly recommended employers in the UK. We scored 23rd out of the top 500 employers in the UK for employee recommendations in the Financial Times (FT) UK’s Best Employers 2026.
The Salvation Army’s 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, housing, relationships, well-being, social inclusion, and digital literacy. The goal is to promote awareness and foster growth and understanding of those needs within 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 Army’s 'work for all' ethos.
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About You
- Passionate about transforming the lives of individuals who face complex barriers to employment
- Enthusiastic and dedicated
- Ability to source your own referrals by building networks in your local community including other Charities, Jobcentres, and community venues
- Proactive, solution-focused mindset
- Experience working on employability programmes
Previous applicants in the last six months need not apply.
Application Process
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check (DBS: Enhanced adult workforce DBS Disclosure), Driving Licence, and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.
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As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
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.
Please refrain from solely relying on AI tools to complete your application, we want to see how you convey your transferable skills.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
- A contributory pension scheme
- An employee assistance programme
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