Employment Advisor
| Company: | Maximus UK Services Limited |
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| Salary: | from £26,700 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bradford, BD1 5HQ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Be part of something great.
Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people’s lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.
As an Employment Advisor, you will be working directly with a caseload of customers to help them overcome barriers to employment, providing vital support to help people transform their lives. By motivating and empowering the people you work with, you will equip individuals with the necessary skills and confidence to enable secure and sustained employment.
You will develop strong relationships by encouraging, motivating and challenging your customers to fulfil their potential, whilst ensuring you meet your own job specific targets.
Meet personal performance targets and Key Performance Indicators
Manage a caseload of customers using a variety of coaching strategies, ensuring the are prepared for interviews and job searching.
Undertake in-depth assessments using a suite of tools to fully understand a customer’s circumstances, preferences and holistic barriers to progression
Co-produce personalised tailored SMART action plans with sequenced interventions and development opportunities
Use an integration framework of local specialist services to obtain support to address specific issues (e.g. substance misuse, anger management, debt advice, health and vocational training)
Identify the specific recruitment needs of each employer and undertake tailored pre-screens and group assessments
Co-produce effective in-work support plans with participants and employers
Proactively participate in continuous improvement activities to ensure that the service continues to deliver excellent customer service
Fully comply with company policies including those for personal data security, safeguarding and health & safety
Work from local hubs and community outreach locations (sometimes alongside other services e.g. housing, health and primary care centres) to increase service accessibility.
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