Employability Support Officer (Refugee Project)
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Job summary
Care Plus Employability Services are currently seeking to expand their team by recruiting an Employability Support Officer.
Care Plus Employability Services deliver two strands under one service - Employability and Supported Employment.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Employability Team to help support the worklessness agenda of Northern Lincolnshire, delivering a holistic approach to supporting unemployed people on a pathway to sustainable employment. The team deliver various employability initiatives including voluntary work based learning, apprenticeships, and intermediate labour market opportunities. They aim to empower local people to become socially included within their communities, whilst also breaking down barriers to employment.
Supported Employment is a work-based employment team that provides a flexible service based on individual needs. Supported Employment supports people with learning and physical disabilities to access employment in both paid and voluntary work by partnership working with other organisations and employers within the public, private and third sector
If would like the opportunity to work within a vibrant department this could be the role for you!
Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
(For any internal applicants - a secondment opportunity would be considered however you would need to gain your managers approval prior to applying)
Employability Support Officer (Refugees)
Val Waterhouse Centre
25 hours per week
12 months Fixed term contract
Salary Range 4 £23,360 - £25,784 pro rata per annum, you will be appointed on a fixed salary point within the salary range
Employability Services are seeking to expand their team by recruiting an Employability Support Officer who would be part of an innovative project to support local Refugees into training and employment.
For this role it is essential that you:
- Hold Level 3 in Advice and Guidance or Equivalent
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge and understanding in the delivery of employability initiatives.
- Have 2 years experience and knowledge of work-based education and training OR equivalent experience in working with a range of people with barriers to employment, e.g. lone parents, long term unemployed and those with mental health and physical disabilities
- Have effective communication and organisational skills
- Have effective customer care skills
If you would like to know a bit more about this role before you apply, please contact Amanda Thomas on Tel. 07771 345 940 or via E mail, amanda.thomas1@nhs.net.
Interview date 11th January 2024
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Details
Date posted
05 December 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£23,360 to £25,784 a year You will be appointed on a fixed point
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B9814-23-328
Job locations
Val Waterhouse Centre
41-43 Kent Street
Grimsby
DN32 7DH
Employer details
Employer name
Care Plus Group
Address
Val Waterhouse Centre
41-43 Kent Street
Grimsby
DN32 7DH
Employer's website
https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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