Victoria Wright

Dynamic and results-oriented Employment Advisor with experience in providing comprehensive career guidance and support to diverse client groups. Adept at developing personalised employment plans and maintaining strong relationships with employers and community partners. Proven track record in delivering measurable outcomes and improving employment success rates.

Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a keen eye for mentoring and developing team talent. Seeking to leverage expertise in senior management/coordinator/ Account management position.

Employment Advisor - Vita Health Group

(2024-01)

• Work with clients to identify their employment goals and create personalised action plans.
• Assist clients in finding suitable job opportunities based on their skills, experience, and interests.
• Provide advice on career development, job searching strategies, resume writing, and interview preparation.
• Accompanying clients in meetings with employers and when required.
• Establish relationships with local employers and community organisations to create job placement opportunities.
• Conduct workshops or training sessions on various employment-related topics.
• Track the progress of clients and provide ongoing support or adjustments to their employment plans.
• Maintain accurate records of all client interactions and employment outcomes.
• Employment Advisor acting as single point of contact to plan and monitor progress towards your job or training goals
• Information, advice and guidance in support of career change
• Supporting you to overcome barriers preventing you from progressing
• Identifying what support is available externally and signposting where appropriate
• Help with job search techniques
• Support with application forms both paper and online
• Practical confidence building approaches to aid presenting yourself confidently and positively to employers
• In-work benefit calculations
• Exploration of disclosing information to employers including health conditions where necessary
• Agency awareness – how to utilise recruitment agencies effectively.
• Engaged with community and industry events to promote employment services and foster relationships with local businesses and organisations.
• Delivered presentations and workshops to diverse audiences, including job seekers, employers, and partner agencies, to provide information on employment resources and support services.
• Collaborated with event organizers to coordinate participation and showcase service offerings, enhancing community outreach and engagement.
• Utilised strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively present career development topics and tailor messages to audiences' needs.

Recruitment Associate - Additional Resources

(2022-04 - 2023-12)

Part of a franchise – working remotely.

• Run my own recruitment desk from home with access to cloud-based desktop, email, Microsoft 365, CV databases, CRM and IT support.
• Nurturing relationships with potential candidates, maintaining a comprehensive database of qualified individuals, and proactively staying in touch for future job opportunities.
• Scheduling and coordinating interviews between clients and candidates, ensuring all necessary paperwork and documents are completed accurately and on time.
• Providing prompt and constructive feedback to both clients and candidates after interviews, keeping communication channels open, and managing expectations throughout the recruitment process.
• Presenting the most suitable candidates to clients, offering insights and recommendations based on candidate assessments, and assisting with the final selection process.
• Facilitating negotiations between clients and selected candidates, coordinating reference checks, and assisting in the finalisation of employment contracts.
• Staying updated on industry trends, job market conditions, and changes in recruitment strategies to provide effective advice and guidance to clients and candidates.
• Adhering to legal and ethical guidelines for recruitment practices, ensuring fair and non-discriminatory hiring procedures, maintaining data privacy and confidentiality, and promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients by understanding their staffing needs, discussing job requirements, and establishing trust and credibility.
• Utilising various methods such as networking, job boards, social media, and databases to attract potential candidates who meet the job requirements.
• Conduct thorough assessments and interviews to evaluate candidates' qualifications, skills, and suitability for specific roles within client organisations.

Care Assistant - Right at Home

(2023-02)

Evenings and weekends.

• Assisting individuals with their personal hygiene routines, this may include helping with limited mobility or physical disabilities.
• Administering medications according to prescribed schedules and documenting medication intake. This includes following proper procedures for handling and storing medications.
• Providing support with daily activities, maintaining and a safe and clean-living environment.
• Offering companionship and emotional support by engaging in conversations, listening attentively, and providing empathy and understanding.
• Observing and monitoring the physical and mental well-being of individuals under care, noting any changes in behaviour, symptoms, or overall health.
• Assisting individuals with mobility aids.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care provided.
• Prompting independence
• Follow established protocols for infection prevention and control, including proper hand hygiene, and maintaining a safe and hazard-free environment.

Carer - Home Instead

(2019-09 - 2023-01)

Customer Services/Telesales Advisor - Arcese UK

(2010-08 - 2014-06)

International Account Executive - Cardinal Health – Martindale Pharmaceuticals

(2007-10 - 2010-02)

Administrator - Wood International Agency Ltd

(2007-06 - 2007-09)

Traffic Clerk - Freightliner Ltd

(2004-09 - 2007-05)

Clerical Assistant - Dew Construction

(2004-04 - 2004-08)

Temporary position.

Admin Assistant - GB Corporation Ltd

(2002-09 - 2003-11)

Temporary position.

Service Administrator/Credit Controller - AMEC

(2001-09 - 2002-09)

BSC (Honours) - Psychology - The Open University (2014)

GCSEs - The Appleton School – Benfleet

GNVQ Business Intermediate - Business - The Appleton School – Benfleet