About this role
Job summary
Employment Navigator
Band 5 £32,073-39,043
37.5 hours per week
Fixed Term 9 months - future funding dependant could be extended until March 2029
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join Localas Solutions division as an Employment Navigator as part of the Health and Growth Accelerator Programme Pilot wellness to work
The role would suit an experienced employment coach/adviser who has experience of working with individuals remove barriers, build skills and support them to move back into employment.
We are seeking an experienced employment navigator with a track record of successfully supporting individuals back into employment. This post provides a huge opportunity for the pilot project team to operate an employment project within Kirklees for residents aged 18-64 years, demonstrating the success of health and employment support that leads to positive outcomes for service users. The post holder must have effective communication skills and must be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the project.The post holder will be expected to be able to travel independently across Kirklees. When considering applying for this post, it is crucial that you read the person specification in order to ensure that you fulfil the essential criteria which will be required for short listing.
About us Welcome to Locala Health and Wellbeing - proud to provide NHS community healthcare services across Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford. We help people have better lives - and you can too. Join us and you will get:
Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible. Generous pension - We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%. Agenda for Change pay scales and holiday allowances - We are committed to the AfC scales for all colleagues and acknowledge all existing NHS length of service. Development opportunities - We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles.
A say in how things are done - We are a membership-based, colleague-owned organisation. Join us and you immediately become a member with opportunities to be involved and have your say.
Be part of an organisation doing things differently. One that delivers CQC-rated "Good" NHS healthcare services, as well as having a "positive social impact in local communities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Desirable
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Experience Essential
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Desirable
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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 Locala Health and Wellbeing
Address Eddercliffe Health Centre
Bradford Road
Liversedge
WF15 6LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.locala.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)