Job responsibilities
About Us
Oxfordshire Employment An Award-Winning Organisation Making a Difference!
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in your career?Oxfordshire Employment, an award-winning organisation, is expanding thanks to new government funding initiatives.We are proud to have received a "good" score in theSupportedEmployment Quality Framework (SEQF), reflecting ourcommitmentto excellence and continuous improvement.
At Oxfordshire Employment, we are dedicated tosupportingindividuals with disabilities and or long-term health barriers to find and maintain meaningful employment. Our expansion allows us to extend our reach andsupporteven more people in achieving their career goals.
Why Join Us?
- Award-Winning Excellence: Be part of a team recognised for breaking down barriers to employment and making a real difference in people's lives.
- High SEQF Score: Our good rating under the SEQF highlights our dedication to providing high-qualitysupportedemployment services.
- Growth and Opportunities: With new government funding, we are expanding our services, creating more opportunities for both our customers and our team.
- InclusiveandSupportiveEnvironment: Work in a dynamic andinclusiveenvironment where your skills and contributions are valued.
- Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your career.
About the Role
As an Employment Advisor, you will hold a caseload of customers seeking employment.Your role involves seeking potential employment opportunities for customers by working closely with theindividual, employers, prime contractors, and statutory bodies.From initial meetings, you will review applicants' abilities, needs, and wishes regarding employment andrespondaccordingly, linking customers to employment, training, and development opportunities.
You will provide advice on achieving employment to customers, their circle ofsupport, and other organisations, and signpost individuals to other sources of advice where appropriate.Identifying specific needs and risks, you will create and maintain risk assessments with theindividualto ensure safety in the workplace. Where required, you will train andsupportcustomers in getting to a placement and provide on-the-jobsupport.
Your responsibilities also include creating and maintaining records and processes in line with organisational and contract requirements, using both online databases and hard copy record systems.You will deliver job-related outcomes in line withindividualand team performance targets and provide guidance to EmploymentSupportWorkers in the delivery of their duties.
About you
We are seeking passionate and dedicated candidates who are eager to make a positive impact. Whether you have experience working with people with disabilities or possess valuable transferable skills, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to support individuals in overcoming barriers and achieving their employment goals
Are you passionate aboutsupportingpeople, enjoy being in the company of others, and can communicateconfidentlyand effectively at all levels? If so, this may be the perfect role for you!
Rewards and benefits
- Culture of flexible working
- Technology tosupportagile working where role permits
- 30 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
- Option to buy additional holiday
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupport
- Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employers contribution of up to 19.9%
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
- Great learning and development opportunities tosupportyour ongoing development.
Ourcommitmentto:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.
Ourcommitmentto:Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Ourcommitmentto:Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Ourcommitmentto:Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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If you would like to get in contact for an informal chat, please contact:Deborah.Montgomery@Oxfordshire.gov.uk
