About this role
Job summary
Care Plus Group Employability Service have two strands of delivery, Employability and Supported Employment.
Both strands support the worklessness agenda of Northern Lincolnshire, delivering a holistic approach to supporting unemployed people on a pathway to sustainable employment. They deliver various employability initiatives including voluntary work-based learning, pre apprenticeships, 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
Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
Please note previous applicants need not apply.
Job title: Employability Support Officer
Base: Val Waterhouse Centre, Grimsby
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Salary Range 4 £26,416 - £28,182 (pay award pending) per annum - you will be appointed on a fixed salary point within the range
This is an exciting and rewarding role which involves supporting disadvantaged people such as the long term unemployed, people with learning and physical disabilities, lone parents and those experiencing mental health issues to access employment and training.
You will assist in developing the Employability voluntary project, apprenticeship scheme, work experience, Intermediate Labour Market project and any other Employability related projects, ensuring participants are supported along the correct pathway tailored to their individual needs.
For this role it is essential that you:
Hold Level 3 in Advice and Guidance or equivalent
Can demonstrate specialist knowledge and understanding in the delivery of employment initiatives, including Employability and apprenticeships
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 the opportunity to work within a vibrant department this could be the role for you!
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification - please refer to this for more information.
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Person Specification
Other Essential
Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values Ability to transport self and Participants across Northern Lincolnshire Flexibility to work out of normal office working hours as necessary
Qualifications Essential
Information and Guidance Level 3 or experience of the employment sector. Evidence of continual professional development Maths and English at minimum level 2.
Desirable
Information and Guidance Level 4 or Employability Practitioner Level 4
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the delivery of employment initiatives Knowledge Individual Learning Plans and outcomes. Experience of working in partnership with other agencies and professionals. Standard keyboard skills/IT literate Ability to work with a non - judgemental approach. Effective problem solving and decision making skills within remit of role. Ability to demonstrate empathy and patience Effective communication skills Displays effective Influencing, persuading and negotiating skills in all key relationships. Ability to engage with individuals and assess
Desirable
Knowledge/experience of the Work Programme and other DWP contracts. Supervisory skills.
Experience Essential
Experience of working with a range of people with barriers to employment e.g. physical disabilities, learning disabilities, long term unemployed etc in a training/vocational environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Care Plus Group
Address Val Waterhouse Centre
41-43 Kent Street
Grimsby
DN32 7DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)