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We’re currently seeking a talented individual to join our team as an Employability Trainer to deliver a variety of training and one to one support to prepare participants for securing sustainable employment.

You’ll facilitate high quality and engaging sessions to participants which develops their employability skills, which will include interview techniques, job application tactics, confidence restoration sessions and identify transferrable skills. You’ll also be responsible for teaching job searches via Linkedin, Facebook and all other Social Media networks as well as ensuring that they have the right equipment.

You’ll provide motivational support to build positive relationships, guide, inspire, challenge, encourage and help individuals obtain sustainable employment.

Our ideal candidate will be able to utilise digital technologies and other channels, be fully IT literate in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes to include 365 products and modern digital technologies, i.e. Microsoft Teams. However, we aren’t always looking for someone who ticks every single box just so long as you have an engaging personality, are comfortable working with a diverse group of people, and can provide a warm and welcoming experience to help our customers in their first steps back into employment.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary range £26,000 - £29,545 p.a. (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual Pay Review
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits

Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on (phone number removed).

Location: Weymouth

Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm

Closing Date:31 March 2025

Key Responsibilities

* Deliver high impact training solutions to meet a range of participant needs (including, skills assessments; ‘How to’ sessions; Making the most of, and other relevant activities)

* Work collaboratively with operational teams to offer high impact training solutions to meet a range of emerging participant needs (including Mock Interviews and other work preparation activities)

* Provide responsive solutions to meet Employer need, preparing participants for specific employment opportunities, (i.e. Short sector based courses/routeways)

* Selecting appropriate facilitation methods or activities to meet the individual or group needs

* Designing and delivering accredited Employability and Customer Service courses

Skills and Experience

* Excellent understanding of the barriers unemployed job seekers face in obtaining a new job

* Knowledge of the employability industry and delivering employability skills and personal development training programmes

* Experience of delivering and developing training programmes face to face and/or remotely using a number of digital technologies

* Experience of deploying motivational strategies to develop individuals