Job Description
The Employment Support Service is a team providing employability support to people with disabilities, health problems and other significant barriers who face challenges in identifying, securing and sustaining employment. Working in a hybrid style, mostly based at Employment Support Service, you will work part time, 30 hours per week. Please note: Referee details are no longer requested at application stage and will be requested if you are successful in moving to the preferred candidate stage If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Gary Smith on 01382 436376/77 or email gary.smith@dundeecity.gov.uk
Requirements
You will be educated to HNC level or any other relevant qualification which provides evidence of academic achievement to or above SCQF Level 7, or demonstration of equivalent relevant experience.
Responsibilities
You will assess the needs of individuals with disabilities, health problems and other significant barriers to employment and to assist such clients identify, secure and maintain appropriate employment or prepare and train to participate in appropriate employment. You will contribute to a seamless approach in dealing with clients and other functions of the Employment Support Service to deliver an effective and efficient service.
The Individual
You will provide a professional support service to a client group, be able to demonstrate experience of self-directed working, and of working effectively in a team. You will also have organisational and time management skills as well as having excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal). You will have an outgoing, friendly personality, be patient, have an adaptable disposition and be flexible in your approach with people. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.
Employment Support Worker - DEE06779 in Blairgowrie employer: Dundee City Council
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