Employment Support Officer, Employment Support Team, Perth

Perth and Kinross Council; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Scotland is seeking an Employment Support Officer to facilitate job access for individuals facing barriers. This role involves providing tailored support, liaising with employers, and ensuring effective job placements. Ideal candidates will have experience in employability services and relevant qualifications. The position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Public holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide employability services for adults with barriers to work.
• Support clients through all stages of the employability pipeline.
• Work collaboratively with employers to secure job opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Motivation

Creativity

Health & Safety awareness

Education

SVQ 2 in health and social care

Supported employment qualification

Job description

Location: Employment Support Team 41d St Catherines Road Perth, PH1 5SJ

Salary: £30,689 - £32,866 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Employment Support Officer (Fixed Term until 31 March 2026) - PKC12909

Employment Support Team, 41d St Catherine’s Road, Perth

This is an exciting opportunity to join the HSCP's Employment Support Team.

Do you have experience of supporting people with learning disabilities, severe and enduring mental health conditions, autism, acquired brain injury, physical disabilities and sensory loss?

If so, the post holder will provide an employability service for adults who have a range of barriers to access work.

Do you have an understanding of what is needed to help people get a job and keep a job?

If so, you will also provide quality in-work support to people which will involve working alongside the person to help them learn the job role in a variety of work sectors and locations such as recycling, horticulture, retail, office, leisure and hospitality.

Are you the right person to support others, work on your own, with our team, and work professionally with employers?

If so, as a valuable team member, you will be responsible for supporting individuals on a caseload through all 5 stages of the employability pipeline. You will be working with employers throughout the whole of Perth and Kinross area and progressing work related opportunities. You will liaise with colleagues, customers, service users, employers, parents and carers and other professionals.

Are you able to get around, as you will have the opportunity to work across Perth & Kinross? If so, driving is a job requirement to be able to carry out a function that is intrinsic to the operational needs of the service.

The role requires some home working as well as working in various localities in Perth and Kinross.

Skills & Experience Required

Do you have Ambition, Compassion, and Integrity? Yes? Then you will have something to offer.

Are you a dynamic individual who is confident, motivated and creative? Yes? Then you will be able to support individuals with disabilities / disadvantages to access paid employment in a wide variety of sectors.

As an employee, experience of working in an employability related area supporting vulnerable adults, and an awareness of Health & Safety would be desirable. You will be expected to advocate for people with barriers to employment and promote equality in a diverse range of workplaces.

Do you have excellent communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written. Yes? You will be able to use these skills, along with IT skills to work on own initiative and as part of a busy team. We offer employees the ability to work flexibly from home and in the community during ever changing circumstances, to effectively support clients and the service.

Do you want to learn and have the ability to undertake a qualification? Yes? Ideally you will have an SVQ 2 in health and social care and a supported employment qualification as a minimum, but we can help you to achieve this.

• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Jackie Scrimgeour or Wayne Smith on (01738 477638) to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.