Job description

5 Months Contract with Local Authority

36 hrs per week

£28.70 ph

Summary:

The role is pivotal in advancing Council objectives related to employment, skills, and enterprise through the Work Redbridge Service. The position involves managing a caseload of clients, utilising expertise in supported employment practices, particularly Individual Placement Support (IPS) and the Supported Employment Quality Framework. The focus is on assisting vulnerable residents, including those with disabilities, mental health challenges, and other barriers, in securing sustainable employment. The role also involves providing personalized advice and guidance, fostering relationships with health professionals and employers, and promoting economic well-being by reducing dependency on public resources.

Responsibilities:

Deliver holistic supported employment using strength-based assessments, vocational profiling, and intensive support.
Provide personalized employability support to Redbridge residents, adhering to IPS and SEQF principles.
Offer high-quality, individualised career advice, including CV preparation, job search, and interview coaching.
Support clients with health barriers, such as mental health and learning disabilities, into employment.
Engage with partners to ensure timely referrals and support.
Manage group support sessions, including work clubs and employability workshops.
Monitor progress and outcomes, contributing to quarterly evaluation reports.
Achieve project outcomes and performance targets to meet external funding requirements.

Requirements

Effectively manage a caseload of clients with complex employment barriers.
Conduct detailed holistic assessments using IPS or SEQF principles.
Apply coaching and motivational skills to facilitate sustainable employment or training.
Provide advice on money management, childcare, housing support, and benefits entitlement.

Employer Engagement Officer