Employability Practitioner - Salvation Army

Eastbourne Association Of Voluntary Services; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein engagiertes Unternehmen sucht einen motivierten Employability Practitioner, um Menschen zu unterstützen, die mit komplexen Barrieren konfrontiert sind. Diese Rolle erfordert Empathie und Teamarbeit, um Teilnehmern die Werkzeuge und die Motivation zu geben, die sie benötigen, um nachhaltige Beschäftigung zu erreichen. Sie werden Teil eines Teams, das sich leidenschaftlich dafür einsetzt, Menschen in der Gemeinschaft zu helfen, ihre beruflichen Ziele zu erreichen und Barrieren abzubauen. Wenn Sie eine positive Veränderung bewirken möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie!

Benefits

25 Tage Jahresurlaub + Feiertage

Betriebliche Altersvorsorge

Mitarbeiterunterstützungsprogramm

Qualifications

• Selbstmotiviert und leidenschaftlich in der Unterstützung von Menschen.
• Fähigkeit, Barrieren zu identifizieren und Lösungen anzubieten.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung von Teilnehmern auf ihrem Weg zur Beschäftigung.
• Identifizierung geeigneter Jobmöglichkeiten in der Gemeinschaft.

Skills

Empathie

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Lösungsorientiertes Denken

Motivationsfähigkeiten

Education

Abschluss in Sozialarbeit oder verwandtem Bereich

Job description

Organisation The Salvation Army Employment Plus service

Employability Practitioner - Salvation Army

Please note in regard to the location; this role is peripatetic, and travel will be required across Eastbourne and covering Brighton

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week

Interview Date: TBC

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of individuals who face complex barriers to employment? We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Employability Practitioner to assist and empower participants by equipping them with the necessary tools and motivation to move closer to sustainable employment.

About us: The Salvation Army’s Employment Plus service offers support to help people become job-ready. Our goal is to assist job seekers in obtaining and maintaining employment.

Operating at the heart of communities in more than 650 locations across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, we work alongside job-seekers to understand their needs and goals, and tailor our service accordingly.

Role overview: This position upholds our mission values by offering participants ‘A Hand Up’ and focuses on reducing or eliminating barriers related to employability, financial issues, tenancy, relationships, well-being, social inclusion, and digital literacy. The goal is to promote awareness and foster growth and understanding of those needs and the wider community. The role is essential in identifying, nurturing, and securing suitable job opportunities for unemployed individuals within the local community, aligning with The Salvation Army’s 'work for all' ethos.

About you: If you are self-motivated, passionate about supporting people overcome their barriers, thrive in team environment and possess a proactive, solution- focused mindset then we want to hear from you

Please note; Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

If you would like to join our team committed to making a positive difference, apply now!

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments. In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK & Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme

Closing Date:Tuesday 13 May 2025

Location:Eastbourne,BN22 8AG,United Kingdom

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