Employment Support Officer

12 Month Fixed Term Contract 

Southway Housing Trust is a Community based housing organisation committed to providing high quality services to the people and neighbourhoods that we work in. Southway Housing Trust is a “not-for-profit” landlord, based in Didsbury, managing and improving approximately 6,000 homes in South Manchester.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Advice Team for an Employment Support Officer. The candidate will work with local residents who are out of work, and support them into finding sustainable employment, training and other related opportunities. They will also be responsible for mentoring the individuals undertaking a Kickstart work placement, as part of the government’s Kickstart scheme. For the right person we offer a 35-hour week, competitive salary, excellent contributory pension scheme and 25 days holiday.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who:

-Has great interpersonal skills and can provide one-to-one support and advice

-Experience and knowledge of the employment and training provision available locally

-Has the ability to coach and mentor individuals with support needs

Closing Date: 18th January 2021 at 17:00

Interview Date: Week commencing 25th January 2021

For an informal discussion please contact Fiona Froude, Business Network Support Officer, on 07767 855 192.

Strictly no agencies.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community.

All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.