Employment Consultant, Disability Employment Services - Preston

Buscojobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Employment Consultant to join their Disability Employment Services team. This role is pivotal in transforming lives by empowering job seekers through tailored employment solutions. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working closely with participants and employers to enhance employability and secure meaningful employment. With extensive training and support, you will develop personalized job plans and make a significant impact in your community. If you're driven, compassionate, and ready to embrace a rewarding career in human services, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Cultural and Ceremonial Leave

Purchased Annual Leave

Service recognitions

APM Family Hub

Vehicle salary packaging

Qualifications

• Driven, solution-focused individuals with empathy and compassion are ideal.
• Strong communication skills and adaptability are essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure employment opportunities for participants.
• Support participants in becoming job ready through training and referrals.
• Build positive relationships with local employers and community groups.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Sales Experience

Consulting Skills

Education

Eligibility to work in Australia

Driver's Licence

MyGovID (Standard level)

Job description

Please note : We will be reviewing applications received for this role in the New Year, starting from 2nd January 2025. Should your application be shortlisted, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps in our recruitment process.

APM is a global health and human services organisation transforming lives since 1994. Be part of a 15,000-strong team across 11 countries, empowering people of all abilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Thrive with us, benefiting from exceptional career growth and development opportunities across our global network of brands.

About the Role…

As a Disability Employment Services Employment Consultant at APM, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our participants (job seekers) to transform their lives. Joining our team in Preston, you will work closely with stakeholders, including employers and our participants, to deliver tailored employment solutions. It is exciting, challenging, inclusive and rewarding. You will be working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, achieving great outcomes, and making a difference, together.

Key Responsibilities :

• Identify and secure employment opportunities for participants with local employers
• Support our participants to identify skills to become job ready
• Deliver quality service whilst adhering to all contractual and compliance requirements
• Enhance participants' employability through training and support service referrals
• Develop personalised job plans for clear employment pathways
• Build and maintain positive relationships with local employers and community groups

Am I suited to being an Employment Consultant with APM’s Disability Employment Services?

We hire people who are driven, solution-focused, and have a can-do approach. Individuals that demonstrate empathy and compassion towards those with disability, injury, and/or barriers to employment. People who are motivated to go above and beyond for their participants, have excellent communication skills, and can demonstrate composure and adaptability through the day-to-day challenges of the role.

We find people with a background in sales, retail, call centre, hospitality, consulting, business development, and administration are well suited to this role. We provide full training, and we'll help you turn your transferable skills into a new career in Employment Services.

To be considered, you will have...

• Eligibility to work in Australia
• A current driver’s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
• A MyGovID (Standard level)
• Willingness to complete a National Police Check
• Able to pass a Working with Children Check
• Available to work Full-Time Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

The work you do is Momentous! Enjoy our employee benefits…

• Paid Cultural and Ceremonial Leave
• Purchased Annual Leave
• Service recognitions
• APM Family Hub
• Maxxia | Vehicle salary packaging

When you join APM, there’s an opportunity to grow your career in Human Services, across multiple global brands and geographies. You can expect a great work-life balance, extensive learning opportunities, and employee benefits. But most of all, you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others, who rely on our services.

At APM, we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly, and with respect. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including indigenous peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people with a disability.

Join us as we continue to enable better lives!