Employment Support Worker

Oxfordshire County Council; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Oxfordshire County Council as an Employment Support Worker, where you will help young adults achieve their employment goals through internships. Collaborate with local employers and provide hands-on coaching, ensuring each individual receives the support they need to thrive in the workplace. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with a passion for supporting individuals with disabilities. Travel around Oxfordshire is required, and you will play a key role in making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

Safeguarding Commitment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Supported Employment model is essential.
• Experience or knowledge of supporting people with disabilities is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to support young people in internships.
• Seek work placement opportunities and provide coaching.
• Complete administrative tasks and reviews.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Patience

Education

Experience with Supported Employment model

Experience supporting people with disabilities

Job description

About Us

OxfordshireSupported Internships, delivered in partnership with local colleges and other service providers, offer young adults the opportunity to achieve their employment goals through a combination of college learning and in-work placements.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with colleagues, stakeholders, and employers to ensure that young people receive comprehensivesupport to develop within an employment setting and, where appropriate, achieve a paid employment outcome at the end of their internship.

As an Employment Support Worker, you willactively seek work placement opportunities with local employers and provide hands-on coaching to young people during their placements.

You will support several young people in work placements across Oxfordshire, under the guidance and support of an Employment Advisor.Additionally, you will offer advice to employers on reasonable adjustments, when necessary, always working to the strengths of the individuals yousupport to help them develop their skills.

Your responsibilities will also include completing reviews and administrative tasks to ensure all requirements are met.

While your primary focus will be on the Supported Internship, you may also be involved in other delivery programs offered by Oxfordshire Employment, providing a diverse and dynamic delivery, following the five stage model ofSupported Employment.


Please note that travel around the county will be required for this role.


Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults by helping them achieve their employment aspirations.

About the Role

Oxfordshire Supported Internships, delivered in partnership with local colleges and other service providers, offer young adults the opportunity to achieve their employment goals through a combination of college learning and in-work placements.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with colleagues, stakeholders, and employers to ensure that young people receive comprehensivesupport to develop within an employment setting and, where appropriate, achieve a paid employment outcome at the end of their internship.

As an Employment Support Worker, you willactively seek work placement opportunities with local employers and provide hands-on coaching to young people during their placements.

You will support several young people in work placements across Oxfordshire, under the guidance and support of an Employment Advisor.Additionally, you will offer advice to employers on reasonable adjustments, when necessary, always working to the strengths of the individuals yousupport to help them develop their skills.

Your responsibilities will also include completing reviews and administrative tasks to ensure all requirements are met.

While your primary focus will be on the Supported Internship, you may also be involved in other delivery programs offered by Oxfordshire Employment, providing a diverse and dynamic delivery, following the five stage model ofSupported Employment.


Please note that travel around the county will be required for this role.


Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults by helping them achieve their employment aspirations.

About you

We are seeking passionate and dedicated candidates who are eager to make a positive impact.Whether you have experience working with people with disabilities or possess valuable transferable skills, we want to hear from you.Join us in our mission to support individuals in overcoming barriers and achieving their employment goals.

Are you passionate about supporting people, enjoy being in the company of others, and can communicate confidently and effectively at all levels? If so, this may be the perfect role for you!
To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate knowledge, understanding, or experience with the Supported Employment model, as well as experience or knowledge ofsupporting people with disabilities within a work setting.
Effective communication skills are essential, asyou will need to interact with colleagues, college teams, employers, and the individuals we support on our programs.Additionally, strong organisational skills are necessary to work efficiently while supporting people in various locations throughout the county.
You will need the ability to provide advice and solutions for the learning and development of young people and adults within a work environment, while always maintaining a professional approach.The role requires you to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and use your initiative to manage workloads effectively.
A dynamic approach and a "can-do" attitude towards tasks and different learning styles are important.Lastly, you should exhibit understanding, patience, and professionalism when communicating with individuals who have a vested interest in the young person's future.

Rewards and benefits

Ourcommitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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