Senior Workwell Employment Adviser

Blackpool Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Flexi working options

Training and development

Health support

Job summary

Blackpool Council is seeking a Senior Employment Adviser to lead a team of Employment Advisers across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. You will work directly with clients facing barriers to employment, providing guidance to help them secure sustainable paid work.

You’ll collaborate with clinical and local agency partners to deliver holistic support and must be able to travel to attend appointments and supervise staff across the area.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in IAG (or equivalent) or 2+ years in employability support.
• Experience supervising staff and line management.
• Full driving licence or access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Employment Advisers.
• Work face-to-face with clients with mental health support needs and barriers to employment.
• Develop holistic services with clinical/local agency teams to secure sustainable work.
• Travel across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre to cover caseloads.

Skills

Staff supervision

Client facing communication

Education

IAG Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: NJC Grade G £37,563 £40,444 per annum

Are you passionate about helping people get back to work and managing staff? To support our exciting WorkWell programme, we are recruiting a Senior Employment Adviser to join our friendly team.

This post will be covering Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre with travel involved. You will manage a team of Employment Advisers and work face-to-face with clients (managing up to a 50% caseload) who have mental health support needs and/or barriers to employment, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment.

You will work with colleagues in clinical/local agency teams, developing positive and integrated relationships, providing a holistic approach to assist clients in securing work, returning to work after a period of sickness or those that feel at risk of losing their job.

We are looking for someone who holds a Level 3 in IAG or equivalent or has a minimum of 2 years demonstrable experience providing employability support, advice and guidance. You will also need to have experience of staff supervision and line management.

Having access to a vehicle to attend appointments and supervise staff is essential for the post.

From the moment you join us, you’ll receive a number of benefits, including:

• Achievable work-life balance through a range of flexible working options
• Annual leave - in addition to public holidays, you will be eligible to take 26 days of annual leave in each financial year, rising to 28 days after five years’ service and 32 days after ten years. Additional leave can be purchased via salary sacrifice
• Competitive pension schemes
• Generous special leave provisions to help employees deal with caring responsibilities, domestic emergencies and bereavement
• Maternity, paternity and adoption leave above the statutory minimum
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Corporate leisure scheme
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including access to the e-learning site 'iPool'
• Regular supervision and support plus annual individual appraisals
• Occupational sick pay scheme and health support
• Outstanding service awards - this annual awards scheme recognises dedicated and outstanding employees!
• A range of travel benefits, such as train season ticket, car sharing, cycling schemes, staff parking and more.
• Free health MOT at corporate health events held throughout the year
• Free independent, face-to-face counselling and helpline
• Mental Health First Aiders
• A range of employee discounts to national attractions

This post requires access to PSN (Public Services Network) services or networks and the successful post holder will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure check of unspent convictions through Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.