Employability Support Volunteer

Main Duties

This role could include: 

• Supporting participants to improve their CV and cover letters and sharing how to tailor these to job specifications. 
• Offering guidance with applications and supporting statements to supplement their CV.  
• Identifying someone’s transferable skills and how to make the most of these in job applications. 
• Developing the participants’ online presence and personal branding using websites like LinkedIn. 
• Supporting job searches including exploring the hidden job market.  
• Conducting mock interviews and helping participants prepare through quality feedback. 
• Maintaining support when participants start a new job. 

Your Skills and Attributes 

• Understanding of employability sector and skills needed to gain employment. 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Have an empathetic approach. 
• Adaptable to meet the needs of a wide range of participants. 
• IT skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office software. 
• Ability to facilitate group sessions. 
• Confident acting independently and providing remote support. 
• Able to volunteer as part of an extended team. 
• Understanding of data protection and GDPR. 
• Awareness of barriers faced by participants who have faced disadvantages such as disabilities, care leavers and ill mental health.