Posted in: Social Services/Mental Health in Barnsley | Posted: |
Belmont Recruitment are currently working with Barnsley Council to recruit an experienced IAG Advisor/Employment Coach on an initial 6 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The Role:
The Team are looking for somebody who can provide support to local unemployed, economically inactive and in work residents and help them progress towards a positive destination (employment, education, training or volunteering).
The role will be to support the UKSPF funded Employment and Skills Project- South Yorkshire, hence their will be a requirement to complete registration paper work with each resident and produce a SMART action plan which helps them to address their barriers to progression. Ongoing support with residents will be required, with the CRM database being updated with regular meeting information and evidence of their achievements.
The role will require advisors to work out within the local area, as well as in Wellington House (central Barnsley location), so advisors will need to be able to travel across the area. Some administrative tasks may be completed at home but it is envisaged that applicants will work flexibly to meet the needs of the resident as well as the business. Knowledge and experience of services available to support residents in the Barnsley area is required, so there is an expectation that applicants will be familiar with the local area, and the main barriers that affect the community.
Requirements:
Applicants must have a minimum Level 3 IAG qualification, or a minimum 2 years experience of working in a employment focused role. The role involves the use of a web based CRM system so all applicants must be able to use IT. You will be provided with a laptop and mobile phone to enable you to complete the work.
All applicants who meet the above criteria, and those in the Job profile, will be invited to interview. This will be held on Teams during week commencing 29th April. The posts are offered initially for a period of 3 months but this could be extended. All post holders are required to complete an Enhanced DBS.
Please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible if this role would be of interest to you