Workwell Employment Advisor

Contract:Permanent

Hours:37 hours per week

Salary: NJC Grade F SCP19-24 £32,061 - £35,412

Are you looking for an opportunity to be at the cutting edge of our work and health provision?

We’re looking for a motivated, passionate self-starter who wants to be part of our new WorkWell Service in Blackpool

WorkWell is an early-intervention work and health support and assessment service, providing non-clinical holistic support to overcome health-related barriers to employment (such as employer liaison and work and health coaching) and a single, joined-up gateway to other support services that are available locally to tackle their specific needs. This could include healthcare professionals, community sector services, health promotion programmes, more intensive employment support, and much more.

WorkWell services will involve a genuine understanding of local needs and will draw on new and existing support in local areas, joining up health services, local organisations, and job centres with the ultimate aim of offering speedy support for those recently unemployed or struggling to get to work due to ill health.

We welcome applications from people with experience in employment support or health improvement services. We're looking for someone who can help individuals take control of their health and wellbeing using a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical support, whilst at the same time making steps to re-enter paid employment. You will need to build strong relationships with partner services to encourage suitable inward and outward referral pathways for our WorkWell clients.

You will provide a friendly source of information about wellbeing and prevention approaches and work with individuals to co-produce a simple 'back to work' or 'thrive in work' personalised support plan – based on the person’s priorities, interests, values and motivations – including what they can expect from the groups, activities and services they are being connected to and what the person can do for themselves to improve their health, wellbeing and employability.

You will need to have a fundamental belief that good work supports good health.

It is essential to have:

• Level 2 (GCSE Grade A-C or Grade 4-9) or equivalent qualification to include English and Maths
• NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance or other equivalent relevant qualification e.g. health improvement/health coaching
• Full driving licence (desirable only)

Why work for Blackpool Council?

Blackpool Council is the largest employer in the area, dedicated to improving the health and well‑being of the local community, especially for the most disadvantaged. By becoming an Employment Specialist at Blackpool Council you will be making a genuine impact to the lives of people using our services.

Furthermore, you will receive an excellent and cohesive training and development opportunities, including access to the e-learning site ‘iPool’, and all the support you need to take on the role and develop your skills. You will also get a number of staff benefits working for Blackpool Council, such as:

• Achievable work-life balance through a range of flexible working options
• Annual leave - in addition to public holidays, you will be eligible to take 26 days of annual leave in each financial year, rising to 28 days after five years’ service and 32 days after ten years.
• Competitive pension schemes and occupational sick pay schemes
• Generous special leave provisions to help employees deal with caring responsibilities, domestic emergencies and bereavement. Maternity, paternity and adoption leave above the statutory minimum
• Schemes such as Childcare vouchers, and Corporate Leisure.
• Outstanding service awards - this annual awards scheme recognises dedicated and outstanding employees!
• A range of travel benefits, such as train season ticket, car sharing, cycling schemes, staff parking and more.
• Health and Wellbeing support such as free health MOT at corporate health events held throughout the year, free independent, face-to-face counselling and helpline
• A range of employee discounts to national attraction

This role is an excellent opportunity to start your career with us and develop your skills and a gateway to the vast number of opportunities within Blackpool Council.

We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds and with all kinds of life experience.

This post requires access to PSN (Public Services Network) services or networks and the successful post holder will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure check of unspent convictions through Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.