Employability Officer

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council is seeking an Employability Officer within our Community Learning Service to provide tailored employability support to residents of Middlesbrough through programmes such as Work Well, Connect to Work and Youth Trailblazer.

The role will deliver impartial careers guidance, information and advice within the Employment Hub, helping individuals access, sustain and progress in employment, training or education.

Qualifications

• CEIAG delivered within the Employment Hub.
• Tailored employability support to residents in Middlesbrough.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial CEIAG and guidance to residents to access and progress in work, training or education.
• Collaborate with employers, providers and stakeholders to remove barriers and support progression.

Job description

We have an exciting role on offer within our Community Learning Service as a Employability Officer.

To provide high-quality, tailored employability support to residents of Middlesbrough through a range of employment programmes, including Work Well, Connect to Work and Youth Trailblazer.

The role will deliver impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) within the Employment Hub, supporting individuals to access, sustain and progress in employment, training or education.

Working collaboratively with employers, training providers, support services and key stakeholders, the postholder will deliver a holistic, person-centred approach that responds to individual needs, removes barriers to progression, and promotes inclusive employment, including the identification and implementation of reasonable adjustments where required.

Please note, this is a fixed term vacancy until 30th June 2027.

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Vikki Brumwell on [e-mail].

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.