Employment Opportunities

 

Current Vacancies

 

Employability Development Worker

 

Reporting to Client Services  Manager, the post holders primary role is to engage with 16-18 year old clients to deliver employability development programmes that support clients along the employability pathway, towards the ultimate goal of sustainable employment and other  relevant progression. The role also requires the development of employer partnerships to create appropriate opportunities for the young people.

 

Other main duties involve:

 

Provide advice, training and support to get clients into work and to secure work opportunities with employers

 

Liaising with clients and responding to their individual needs

 

Review clients progress and complete accurately internal paperwork required

 

Ensuring all paperwork is accurate and up to date

 

Attend staff meetings as required

 

Assisting in overseeing the general welfare of clients and to discuss any matter of concern with appropriate Line Manager

 

Implement and adhere to strategic and operational plans including Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Child Protection and where appropriate contribute to the continuous improvement of business processes according to the Quality Assurance procedures

 

Establish robust positive relationships with employers to achieve suitable placements / Support clients and employers to reduce or overcome barriers to employment

 

Methodically plan, organise and implement your work to meet the required timescales, targets and standards as set by STF which includes maintaining your records and managing your own diary

 

Provide assistance to work colleagues

 

Formulation of clients training/personal development plans and review these accordingly

 

N.B. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure

 

Experience / Qualifications

SVQ Level 3 in an appropriate discipline and/or equivalent experience of 2 years or more in a similar role/context

 

Working within Employability, personal development, youth work, adult learning, guidance, vocational training or associated field of work

 

Working with young people or adults

 

Full Driving Licence

 

Candidates will need the following personal attributes

Effective communication and organisational skills

 

Sound Administrative skills

 

Ability to work under pressure and to be flexible

 

Mature and calm approach to work

 

Ability to schedule own appointments to meet targets and timescales

 

Start Date: ASAP

 

Hours: 34

 

The position is full time permanent with a trial period of six months

 

Salary Grade: G15 – G18    £17,000 - £18,500

 

Based:  North Ayrshire

 

 

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