Employment Advisor

Halifax Opportunities Trust; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Mindful Employer Plus

NEST pension

Job summary

Halifax Opportunities Trust is seeking an Employment Advisor to support individuals facing barriers, managing a caseload and building relationships with partners.

This full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, is based at Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre and includes a salary of £30,000 per annum, with a focus on helping disabled people, those with health conditions and other complex cases find and sustain work.

Qualifications

• Experience of employment support or a similar role involving caseload management, one-to-one support and developing professional partner relationships
• Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) (or extensive equivalent experience)
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust and motivate individuals
• A positive, proactive and resilient approach

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload, delivering personalised support and working in partnership with a wide range of local services and employers
• Work in line with the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF), using a person-centred approach to support individuals towards sustainable employment

Skills

Caseload management

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 IAG

Driving licence

Job description

Halifax Opportunities Trust is looking for a motivated and compassionate Employment Advisor to join our team, supporting individuals facing multiple and complex barriers.

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Contract Type: Full time
• Location: Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre
• Salary: £30,000 per annum

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience of employment support or a similar role involving caseload management, one-to-one support and developing professional partner relationships
• Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) (or extensive equivalent experience)
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust and motivate individuals
• A positive, proactive and resilient approach

About the Role

We are a partner engaged with Calderdale Council on the delivery of on the governments "Get Britain Working" Supported Employment Programme. This is a voluntary employment support initiative to support disabled people, those with health conditions, and individuals facing complex barriers to employment find and stay in work.

This is a rewarding and varied role, working closely with people to build confidence, address challenges and achieve meaningful progress. You will manage your own caseload, delivering personalised support and working in partnership with a wide range of local services and employers. The role will work in line with the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF), using a person-centred approach to support individuals towards sustainable employment.

We're a Real Living Wage employer because we recognise the benefits of paying a decent wage to all our staff.

We are a Mindful Employer which means we take our employees' wellbeing very seriously and find ways to promote good mental health within the organisation. We offer a dedicated, confidential phone-line support service (Mindful Employer Plus) through which staff can access practical advice and support 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

We are a Disability Confident committed employer.

The Trust offers a NEST auto-enrolment pension to all qualifying staff.

Pay

• Pay Rise
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Flexibility
• Mindful Employer

progression

• Ability and Chance to Progress
• Training at Work
• Evaluation and Feedback

People Powered

• Recognition
• Work-Life Balance
• Understanding of Role and Responsibility

Purpose Driven

• Understanding of Goals and Plans
• Live the Vision and Values
• Teamwork and Trust

It's people who makes us great

As a charity, our day-to-day is underpinned by doing good. This doesn't only apply to the 1,700 people we reach each day, it also applies to the 180 people who work at Halifax Opportunities Trust. We like to recognise the good things our employees do, which is why we celebrate when people go above and beyond to bring our values to life, with acknowledgement awards. Furthermore, we're driven by the following three principles:

Equity

We recognise you are an individual and want ensure we treat you like one, so we'll work with you so you have the tools and support to succeed.

Just like our name suggests, our work revolves around opportunity. We create, and encourage employees to take, opportunities that will make them feel fulfilled in work and life.

Growth

Your work should inspire growth, both personally and professionally, so we work with you to identify beneficial career progression and development pathways.

Our Values

In our daily endeavours to achieve our goals, we are guided by our values. They reflect our culture, the way we want things to be and our expectations of the people we work with.