Employment Specialist (SEQF)

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; Hybride; GBP 26 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement

Training programs

Wellbeing support

Public transport discounts

LGPS pension

Cycle to work

Employee assistance program

Leisure facility discounts

Résumé du poste

Wakefield Council is recruiting for an Employment Specialist (SEQF) to join its STEP UP Connect to Work team. You will support residents, particularly those working with Probation or with learning disabilities/autism, using a person-centred approach under the Supported Employment model.

You will be asked to indicate preferred client group and provide evidence of relevant experience. Applicants should have initiative, creativity and a genuine commitment to helping people move into work.

Description du poste

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.

About the Role: STEP UP is Wakefield Council's flagship employment support programme, helping local residents move towards and into good work. We are proud of the outstanding results our team achieves and are excited to welcome new talent to join our newly formed STEPUP Connect to Work team. As an Employment Specialist (SEQF), you will support a diverse range of residents, whether employed, unemployed, or economically inactive. Whilst you may be asked to support residents with all types of backgrounds the roles available through this vacancy are to work primarily with residents who are either working with the Probation Service, or who have a Learning Disability/Autism. Applicants should indicate, as part of their application, which of these groups they would prefer to work with and give reasons, such as previous personal or professional experience for choosing this group. Applicants for Probation Service roles should note that they will be expected to work directly with Probation Service staff and will be based in these premises for a significant amount of their working week. Using a person- centred approach, you will help individuals move into work following the Supported Employment (SEQF) model, ensuring that support is fully compliant with both contract and quality framework requirements, including those for employer engagement. A person- centred approach will also be required.

What will be expected from me? Using a person- centred approach, you will help individuals move into work following the Supported Employment (SEQF) model, ensuring that support is fully compliant with both contract and quality framework requirements, including those for employer engagement. A person- centred approach will also be required. This role requires initiative, creativity, and a genuine commitment to helping people achieve their goals.

We are looking for people with a positive, can-do attitude, a passion for supporting others, and an understanding of the transformative impact that good work can have on people's lives. While we welcome applications from experienced employment specialists, we are equally keen to hear from those with relevant lived experience and a desire to improve employment support for others.

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Probation In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Fluency Duty To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

Diversity Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

What can I expect? This post is career graded, providing a clear pathway for progression based on competence and development rather than competition. Please note: The closing date for this vacancy may be brought forward if sufficient applications are received.

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more