Employment Support Worker - Local Authority

Reed; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An employment support organization in Sheffield is looking for an Employment Support Worker to provide guidance and connect young people with job opportunities. You will collaborate with partners to enhance skills and promote sustainable employment pathways. The ideal candidate has experience in a related advisory role, and a passion for achieving positive outcomes. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity to be part of a growing team

Chance to make a significant impact

Qualifications

• Experience in an employment support or related advisory role.
• Proven ability to motivate and empower people facing barriers to work.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver impartial advice and guidance to individuals accessing employment support.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
• Engage participants with suitable opportunities for employment.

Skills

Experience in an employment support or related advisory role

Ability to motivate and empower people facing barriers to work

Confidence working in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Employment Support Worker

• Hourly Rate: £17.18 (PAYE)
• Location: Sheffield centre with hybrid working
• Job Type: Full-time

Join Opportunity Sheffield, part of Sheffield City Council’s Employment and Skills Service, at a time of growth and innovation. We are expanding our services to deliver a new initiative aimed at providing clear, structured pathways into sustainable employment for young people aged 16–30 who are not currently in employment, education, or training and who face barriers to entering the workforce.

Day-to-day of the role

• Deliver impartial, professional information, advice, and guidance (IAG) to individuals accessing employment support through Opportunity Sheffield.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and employers to deliver a high-quality service that meets participant needs and programme goals.
• Engage and connect participants with suitable opportunities that enhance their skills, confidence, and progression towards employment.
• Act as a positive ambassador for Opportunity Sheffield and promote the range of programmes available.
• Develop a strong understanding of programme requirements to ensure delivery against agreed performance targets.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of employment support projects through innovation and reflective practice.
• Plan and manage your own workload effectively to meet deadlines and service objectives.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities and elevate these appropriately to Programme Managers.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in an employment support or related advisory role.
• Proven ability to motivate and empower people facing barriers to work.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Committed to achieving positive outcomes for individuals and communities across Sheffield.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing and innovative team.
• Chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young people in Sheffield.

To apply for the Employment Support Worker position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.