Community Employability Advisor — Outreach & Support

Wax Recruitment Ltd; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Vale of Glamorgan Council is recruiting to support the Communities for Work Plus programme. The role involves delivering job search support and mentoring to those not in employment, managing a caseload, and developing personalised action plans with clients.

The post requires travelling across the Vale, with two days in the office and remaining time in outreach or at The Pod. Equality, safeguarding and health and safety policies must be followed.

Responsibilities

• Provide job search support and mentoring to people not in employment.
• Support a caseload of clients using a holistic, enabling, and collaborative approach.
• Develop comprehensive support plans with clients and undertake assessments and regular reviews.
• Create individual action plans with clients and monitor progress.
• Assist individuals to address barriers to work, training, education, development opportunities and employment.
• Identify, deliver and assist in the provision of training needs for groups or individuals.
• Maintain CFW+ database with up-to-date information to inform Welsh Government reporting.
• Participate in the Triage Process within Communities for Work Plus and ensure all relevant support is accessible.
• Protect and handle personal data in line with Information Sharing Protocols.
• Work as part of an integrated team within the CFW+ team.
• Assist in developing the Communities for Work Plus programme in the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
• Collaborate with residents, private sector and agencies to understand community needs and tackle poverty.
• Actively participate in equality and safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Work from multiple locations as required by the role.

Job description

Vale of Glamorgan Council is recruiting to support the Communities for Work Plus programme. The role involves delivering job search support and mentoring to those not in employment, managing a caseload, and developing personalised action plans with clients.

The post requires travelling across the Vale, with two days in the office and remaining time in outreach or at The Pod. Equality, safeguarding and health and safety policies must be followed.