Job Coach / Employability Advisor / Careers Advisor

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Kidderminster
Salary
Competitive
Posted
25 Oct 2019
Closes
22 Nov 2019
Sectors
Engineering, Defence
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Coach / Employability Advisor / Careers Advisor

Kidderminster

39 hours per week

Up to 24-month contract (depending on start date)

Up to GBP26,260 per annum

Our client is the lead partner in an innovative Worcestershire consortium. They have been successful in securing funding from the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver the Building Better Opportunities (BBO) programme across the County. The project is currently in its third year and has recently received notification of a contract extension due to its success to date.

To take forward their success they are seeking to appoint an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic person to be a Building Better Opportunities Job Coach. You will work with team to provide employment support to participants. The appointed person is required to work with people furthest from the labour market and support individuals through a tailored and creative action plan enabling people to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will be expected to manage their own caseload, have a positive attitude, be an effective communicator with participants and external partners. The post holder will be required to hold or willing to work towards information, advice & guidance, youth work or relevant qualifications and understand the UK Welfare to Work Programme.

Dependent on the start date this will be a fixed term contract for a 24-month period. It will be funded by the European Social Fund and National Lottery Community Fund. This is a challenging post and will require you to be innovative. You will be part of a dedicated team that provides a high-quality service and an organisation that is committed to valuing and supporting its employees and the local community.

Due to the nature of this work, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for successful applicants