Come and make a difference at Karbon as an Employment & Skills Advisor

 

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Employment & Skills Advisor in the Foundations for Life Team. Our team provides holistic Careers Information, Advice & Guidance to our customers to help them move closer to and into work.

 

About the role

 

We’re a matrix standard accredited Employability service operating across the

North East of England. It’s a small, but busy team putting the customer at the heart of our advice and guidance. We work in partnership with key stakeholders across the housing and employment sector; and work on multiple collaborative projects.

 

These roles are fixed term, to cover some internal secondments; until 31^st March

2026.

Patches/ areas of work will be designated to the successful post – holder; but

extensive travel will be expected. We are a small team, covering a large

geographical base, and we do expect team members to travel for appointments.

 

About you

 

You will play an integral role in proactively supporting our customers to build strong foundations for a successful tenancy through improving their employment prospects and personal resilience.

 

You will work flexibly, with a customer-centric approach, to guide customers both individually and in group settings to increase their skills, competence and confidence to move them closer, and ultimately into meaningful and sustainable employment.

 

You will have a working knowledge of client progression options such as skills and vocational training, work placements, job searching and volunteering, and experience of collaborative partnership working.

 

You will also be approachable and professional, with the confidence to approach employers to negotiate opportunities to meet our customers needs and break down their barriers and challenges in the labour market.

 

You will have a positive and enthusiastic attitude, with a deep understanding of the complex needs of our customers, and the issues they face while being out of employment or under-qualified/ skilled. You will have excellent interpersonal skills to build effective and strong relationships with internal and external partners.

 

About our team

 

The successful candidate will work in our Foundations for Life team led by the Foundations for Life Manager: Suzanne Jobson. If you require further information about the role, please contact Suzanne Jobson                              Suzanne.jobson@karbonhomes.co.uk

 

 

Key Information

 

It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

 

• Employment & Skills Advisor – fixed term role until 31 March 2026


• Salary is £36.996 per annum plus a Karbon car payment of £2317 per annum


• Location: Gosforth or Greengates


• Regular, extensive travel will be required and notably you will be expected to provide cover and attend meetings at our Skills Hub in Stanley, County Durham.


• 37 Hours per week with some homeworking available/flexible working

 

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.

 

The role you're applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) must submit an enhanced disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

 

Enjoy great benefits

We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

 

We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.

 

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

 

Important dates

 

Closing date for applications

Monday 7 July 2025

 

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

 

 

Interview date

Monday 7 July or Tuesday 8 July 2025

 

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds.  Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

 

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk