JOBPURPOSEEmploymentSpecialist AsaConnecttoWorkEmploymentSpecialist,youwillplayavitalroleinsupportingindividualswhofacesignificantbarrierstoemployment,includingthosewithmentalhealthconditions,disabilities,andotheradditionalneeds.Workingwithinaperson-centredandstrengths-basedframework,youwillempowerclientstobuildconfidence,developskills,andaccessmeaningfulandsustainableemploymentopportunities. Youwillworkcollaborativelywithlocalemployers,healthprofessionals,trainingproviders,,coaching,andadvocacytohelpindividualsovercomechallenges,navigatethejobmarket,andthriveintheworkplace. Thisroleiscentraltopromotingsocialinclusion,reducinginequalities,andimprovingwellbeingthroughemployment.YouwillcontributetoNewportCityCouncil?scommitmenttofairness,opportunity,andcommunityresiliencebyensuringthatnooneisleftbehindinthejourneytowork. KEYRESULTAREASEmploymentSpecialist ToprovideaonetooneadvocacyandsupportedemploymentservicetoConnecttoWorkparticipantswhoareexperiencingsignificantbarrierstoemploymentwhichcaninclude:Homelessness,victimsofabuse,severementalhealthconditionsoradditionallearningneeds. Tohaveindividualresponsibilityformentoringamonitoredcaseloadofparticipants,actingasanadvocateforeachindividualandbeinganintegralpartofamulti-disciplinaryteamtosupporttheindividualswiththeirgoalsbothpersonalandprofessional. ToadheretothestrictfidelityandqualityassurancerequirementsoftheSupportedEmploymentQualityFramework(SEQF)modelofsupportedemployment,ensuringparticipantshaveastructuredandmonitoredpathwaywhilstonprogramme. EmploymentSpecialist Toworkwithkeystakeholders,servicedeliverypartners,statutoryandnon-statutoryorganisationstopromotethesupportavailabletothosehardesttoreach. EmploymentSpecialist Toprovideflexiblesupporttotheprogrammeintheareaandworkoccasionalunsocialhours,providingapersonalisedparticipantledservicetomaximiseaccessibilitytoConnecttoWorkfortheidentifiedeligibleindividuals. Toprovideazero-rejectionemploymentservice,undertakingvocationalprofilingwithparticipantsinlinewithguidelinesanddevelopingarobustplanofactionforthedurationoftheirtimeonproject. ToworkcloselywithexternalserviceproviderssuchasAneurinBevanHealthBoard,placesofrefuge,drugandalcoholsupportservices,mentalhealthpractitioners,specialistlearningfacilitiesandotherrelevantbodiesasandwhenrequired. ToworkcloselywiththeEmployerLiaisonOfficertoensuretheyenableparticipantstoachievesustainedemploymentalongsideyourguidanceandexpertise. Toprovideinformation,adviceandguidanceregardingthesupportavailablefromtheprogrammetokeystakeholdersandparticipants. Toundertakeworkwithotherteammembersinsupportingparticipantstopreparefortrainingandemployment,createsmoothtransitionsforparticipantstootherservicesintheworkandskillsdepartmentwhenneeded. Toidentifyalternativeemploymentoptions,guidedbytheparticipantsvocationalprofiletoensureappropriatevacanciesaresourcedinlinewithrequirements. Toverifyjoboutcomesthroughevidenceoremployercontactandtoberesponsibleforensuringallparticipantsoutcomesarerecordedaccuratelyandbeyondthissupporttheparticipant&employerwithupto6monthsofsupportwhilstinworktoensureemploymentissustained. Tomaintainparticipantsfilesanddatavia(paper&database)to100%accuracyatthefirst,andeverysubsequentinstanceofcompletion. Tofollowprescribedfilinganddataaccuracyrequirementstoensuretheconfidentialityofparticipantinformationandarobustaudittrailforinternalandexternalreview. &Pensions. . PERSONSPECIFICATIONEmploymentSpecialist ESSENTIALDESIRABLEEmploymentSpecialist QualificationsEmploymentSpecialist EducatedtoaminimumofNVQlevel4orequivalent Advice&GuidanceQualification SupportedEmploymentQualificationorwillingtoundertakeonappointment KnowledgeEmploymentSpecialist Understandingthesupportneedsofindividualswithseriousmentalhealthconditions,individualswithdisabilities,Veterans,individualswhoarevictimsofabuse,non-paidcarersandindividualswhoareeconomicallyactiveorunderrepresentedinsociety. Thoroughanduptodateknowledgeofemployment&benefitsandwelfarereforminWales. Knowledgeofworkingwithindividualswithextensivephysical,emotionalormentalbarrierstoemployment. Knowledgeofsupportedemploymentmethodologyandfidelity. KnowledgeofGDPRandconfidentialityinaservicesetting
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Employment Specialist in Newport-On-Tay employer: Rated Traders Ltd
As a Customer Service Assistant, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and development. Our company offers comprehensive training, opportunities for career advancement, and a culture that values teamwork and innovation, all set in a vibrant location that fosters both personal and professional growth.
