Employment Advisor

Job Introduction

About Us

Oxfordshire Employment – An Award-Winning Organisation Making a Difference!

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in your career? Oxfordshire Employment, an award-winning organisation, is expanding thanks to new government funding initiatives. We are proud to have received a "good" score in the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF), reflecting our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

At Oxfordshire Employment, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and or long-term health barriers to find and maintain meaningful employment. Our expansion allows us to extend our reach and support even more people in achieving their career goals.

Why Join Us?

• Award-Winning Excellence: Be part of a team recognised for breaking down barriers to employment and making a real difference in people's lives.
• High SEQF Score: Our good rating under the SEQF highlights our dedication to providing high-quality supported employment services.
• Growth and Opportunities: With new government funding, we are expanding our services, creating more opportunities for both our customers and our team.
• Inclusive and Supportive Environment: Work in a dynamic and inclusive environment where your skills and contributions are valued.
• Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your career.
    

About the Role

As an Employment Advisor, you will hold a caseload of participants who are seeking employment and require practical, in‑person support to achieve and sustain work. This is not an administrative or office‑based role. The post is primarily participant‑facing and community‑based, involving regular face‑to‑face work with individuals in workplaces, training settings, and community locations across Oxfordshire.

You will work directly with participants to understand their skills, aspirations, support needs, and employment goals. Through ongoing, in‑person engagement, you will actively seek and develop employment opportunities by working closely with participants, employers, prime contractors, and statutory bodies. From initial meetings onwards, you will assess individuals’ abilities, needs, and preferences and respond flexibly, supporting participants to access employment, training, and development opportunities.

A key part of the role is providing hands‑on, practical support. This includes offering advice and guidance to participants, their circle of support, and partner organisations; identifying specific needs and risks; and developing and maintaining risk assessments with individuals to ensure safe and sustainable employment. The role requires regular travel across Oxfordshire to support participants in person and to provide in‑work support at employer and placement locations, ensuring individuals are supported within real work environments.

Alongside direct delivery, you will maintain appropriate records in line with organisational and contract requirements, using both digital systems and hard‑copy records. These administrative tasks support the delivery of the service but do not form the main focus of the role.

You will be responsible for delivering job‑related outcomes in line with individual and team performance targets and for providing guidance and support to Employment Support Workers in the delivery of their duties.

About you

We are seeking passionate and dedicated candidates  who are eager to make a positive impact. Whether you have experience working with people with disabilities or possess valuable transferable skills, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to support individuals in overcoming barriers and achieving their employment goals

Are you passionate about supporting people, enjoy being in the company of others, and can communicate confidently and effectively at all levels? If so, this may be the perfect role for you!
 

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• 30 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays 
• Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

Our commitment to:
 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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If you would like to get in contact for an informal chat, please contact:Deborah.Montgomery@Oxfordshire.gov.uk