JOB TITLE: EMPLOYMENT ADVISOR RESPONSIBLE TO: Team Leader/ Operations Manager FULL TIME: 37 Hours SALARY: £17,000 - £18,481 per annum, depending on experience LOCATION: Based in a Local Branch working across Carmarthen, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion; ABOUT US: ELITE Supported Employment is a specialist organisation that enables individuals with disabilities or those at a disadvantage, to access, obtain and maintain paid employment via appropriate support. ELITE hold an Investors in People: Gold accreditation, we have been awarded an 'Exemplar Employer' rating by Chwarae Teg’s Agile Nation 2 Business Programme, and we are proud to be ranked Disability Confident Leader status. We welcome applications from individuals who consider themselves to be disabled. OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individuals for our dynamic Engage to Change Team, who can actively engage with our participants through training and support in the workplace, to ensure they are work ready for vocational and job opportunities. You will achieve this through the provision of a mixture of one to one coaching, mentoring, group delivery and job search and employability support at various workplace locations. Our Engage to Change programme provides supportive, high quality and focused services to young people aged between 16 -25, helping them achieve their full potential by gaining experience in the workplace and developing transferable skills. This is a busy and varied role which will require you to provide robust and dedicated support to the participants. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to influence, persuade and listen to others effectively. You will be someone who can demonstrate flexibility and confidence in boosting people’s self-esteem and be able to demonstrate the following skills; working under pressure, meeting deadlines, strong problem solving and excellent customer service.
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JOB TITLE: EMPLOYMENT ADVISOR
RESPONSIBLE TO: Team Leader/ Operations Manager
FULL TIME: 37 Hours
SALARY: £17,000 - £18,481 per annum, depending on experience
LOCATION: Based in a Local Branch working across Carmarthen, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion;
ABOUT US:
ELITE Supported Employment is a specialist organisation that enables individuals with disabilities or those at a disadvantage, to access, obtain and maintain paid employment via appropriate support.
ELITE hold an Investors in People: Gold accreditation, we have been awarded an 'Exemplar Employer' rating by Chwarae Teg’s Agile Nation 2 Business Programme, and we are proud to be ranked Disability Confident Leader status.
We welcome applications from individuals who consider themselves to be disabled.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individuals for our dynamic Engage to Change Team, who can actively engage with our participants through training and support in the workplace, to ensure they are work ready for vocational and job opportunities. You will achieve this through the provision of a mixture of one to one coaching, mentoring, group delivery and job search and employability support at various workplace locations.
Our Engage to Change programme provides supportive, high quality and focused services to young people aged between 16 -25, helping them achieve their full potential by gaining experience in the workplace and developing transferable skills.
This is a busy and varied role which will require you to provide robust and dedicated support to the participants. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to influence, persuade and listen to others effectively. You will be someone who can demonstrate flexibility and confidence in boosting people’s self-esteem and be able to demonstrate the following skills; working under pressure, meeting deadlines, strong problem solving and excellent customer service.
You will be versatile, focused, organised and have the ability to build a rapport with a diverse range of people to maximise their life opportunities. You will be an enthusiastic ‘go-getter’, approachable and adaptable. KEY REQUIREMENTS: • Understanding of the issues and needs of people with disabilities, health conditions and those at disadvantage. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to a wide range of communication and learning styles. • Strong interpersonal skills, specifically around listening, questioning and building relationships. • UK Driving Licence. • Strong team player with a positive and flexible approach to both work and colleagues. • Ability to plan and organise workload to meet required targets and deadlines. Please see the Job Description for a full list of responsibilities. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Hours of Work: 37 hours per week. Some flexible working may be required. Closing Date: 27th January 2020. We are running a rolling programme of recruitment. Please submit your CV as soon as possible to be included in the current round. We reserve the right to end the recruitment early if a suitable candidate is found. This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. TO APPLY: To apply for this role please submit a CV; suitable candidates will then be contacted and will be asked to complete a tailored supporting statement. You can download an information pack from our website: www.elitesea.co.uk, alternatively email [email protected] or contact 01443 226664 for more information.
LOCATION: Any ELITE Office bases and various locations throughout
South East and West Wales
RESPONSIBLE TO: Project/sTeam Leader/Operations Manager
PURPOSE OF JOB: To enable people with a range of disabilities, health conditions or those facing disadvantage, to access, obtain and maintain paid employment through training and support in the workplace. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To support participants through a range of both accredited and non-accredited training/courses for a range of employability programmes / workshops.
• To assist in the assessment of individuals' preferences, skills and support needs with regards to employment.
• To set up worksite visits to various employers and support individuals or groups with disabilities on the visits for interviews.
• To liaise with the Charity’s Volunteer Coordinator to maximise volunteering opportunities for Volunteer Peer Mentors and Volunteer Mentors within the organisation and the coordination of their training and activities.
• To support, counsel and advise the jobseeker in relation to their pursuance of employment or in relation to employment issues.
• To conduct general job finding activity, to include the selection of jobs, job analysis and the job matching process.
• To conduct all the necessary activities required to ensure appropriate In Work Support including social integration for an allocated caseload either at the Social Enterprise or within the community.
• To implement and continue the programme of in work support with beneficiaries for as long as necessary, enabling independence with the aim to achieve job sustainability in order to meet outcomes.
• To monitor the progress and performance of the jobseeker/worker and keep appropriate records in line with the needs of our Funders and with the aim to achieve job sustainability in order to meet outcomes and compliance.
• To maintain regular contact with the employer to ensure and assist the new worker to meet expectations, with the aim to achieving job sustainability in order to meet outcomes.
• Support to enable individuals, through pre-employment activities, e.g. job applications, interviews, travel, social aspects of work etc., including the provision of travel training or route familiarisation.
• To assist on vocational courses / Job Clubs in the role of Classroom Support.
• To work flexible hours in various locations to meet individual requirements of the jobseeker/worker and job.
• To assist in the provision of presentations and organisation representation.
• To work with other projects within the umbrella organisation as directed.
• To be aware of welfare benefits issues
General Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage your own time and prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met and targets achieved.
• Provide cover across the team as appropriate and when required.
• Recognise and work within the organisation’s quality system and standards, that encompass those of our funders
• To be aware of and adhere to the Safety at Work Act, Equality Legislation, GDPR and Safeguarding
• Contribute to Agency marketing activities to promote positive examples e.g. case studies.
• To work as a member of the team, taking part in regular supervisions, meetings and appropriate training.
• To conduct any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as required and in line with the needs of the business.
Statement This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies a level of responsibility at which they will be required to work. In the interests of effective working, the major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changing needs and circumstances. Such reviews and any consequential changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.
Filename: ES0119A
Issue Date: 24/05/19
Previous Update: 30/07/18
Authorised: APW/KR
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PERSONAL SPECIFICATION: Employment Advisor Grades 1 and 2
Key: E – Essential, D- Desirable
Criteria Grade 1
Grade 2
A full driving license and access to a vehicle. E E Prepared to work flexible hours including Bank Holidays and weekends according to the needs of the job.
E E
Understanding of the issues and needs of people with disabilities, health conditions and those at disadvantage.
E E
Proven written and oral communication skills. E E Good negotiating skills. E E Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team. E E Good self organisation, planning, self-motivation and time management. Ability to work to deadlines.
E E
Good interpersonal skills. E E Ability to assess and monitor an individual’s progress and keep accurate records. E E
Good computer literacy skills (Word, Access, Excel, E-mail, Internet, PowerPoint). E E
Prepared to undertake training and professional development E E Ability to represent the Organisation E E Prepared to work in and undertake a range of job duties in different environments E E
Ability to support accredited and non-accredited vocational training materials and courses to the required standard to either groups or individuals
E E
Knowledge of the local employment market in Wales/locally. D E
Experience of working with / supporting people with disabilities in vocational opportunities
D E
Knowledge of the benefit system D E
Ability to co-ordinate and liaise with other organisations D E
Knowledge and experience of the barriers faced by disabled and disadvantaged long term unemployed in accessing employment.
D E
Experience of working in an Employability Environment, e.g. Welfare to Work D E
5 GCSE's or equivalent or time served sector experience D D
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Criteria Grade 1
Grade 2
Experience of delivering accredited and non-accredited training/vocational skills to the required standard to groups or individuals.
D D
Experience of developing and leading presentations D D
Experience of industrial/commercial work environments D D
Knowledge of Supported Employment and Supported Employment Techniques. D D
5 GCSE's or equivalent or time served sector experience D D
The ability to speak and or write fluent Welsh D D
Understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities Policy and Practice. D D
Understanding and commitment to Health & Safety requirements. D D
Filename: ES0119b
Issue Date: 07/08/2019
Previous Update: 24/05/2019, 30/07/2019
Authorised: APW/KR
INFORMATION ABOUT ELITE
Thank you for your interest in applying to ELITE Supported Employment. This document is intended to tell you more about the charity and what it is
like to work with us
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
To enable vocational experiencesand/or paid employmentopportunities for people with adisability or those at adisadvantage.
To enable individuals withdisabilities or those at adisadvantage, to access, obtainand maintain paid employment viaappropriate support.
ELITE supports hundreds of people every year with vocational opportunities, training and employment through to independence. We believe that anyone can work, irrespective of their disability, given the
right training and support
LOCATIONSELITE Supported Employment was set up in Mid Glamorgan during 1994
to help adults with learning disabilities access and maintain paidemployment in their area. Over time, this has expanded to also meet theneeds of those who are disadvantaged and now we operate a range of
vocational services for people from the age of 16 to 65+ across thefollowing 16 counties in Wales.
Rhondda Cynon TaffCardiffVale of GlamorganSwanseaNeath/Port TalbotCarmarthenshirePowysPembrokeshire
ELITE Supported Employment operates within the model of SupportedEmployment. Individuals interested in working are referred to us by staff at their
Day Centre, Social Worker, Support Worker, teachers, specialist sources of referral or Disability Employment Advisors at their local job centre.
Following referral, our participants undergo a range of vocational assessments toenable effective and appropriate development planning of activities to help themachieve their employment goal. Participants are then job matched to vacancies,based on their choices, abilities and circumstances. It is therefore necessary for
ELITE to work closely with participants, their support system, family and carers priorto employment to obtain this knowledge through a carefully structured assessment
procedure
When an appropriate job has been identified individuals are given one-to-one support from ELITE's Employment Advisors. This support includes counselling
and support prior to interviews, accompanying individuals to interviews, specially tailored one to one training within a workplace and support with the
social aspect of the job. This support is maintained until a person is able to work independently. However, to ensure a job remains successful withdrawal of our training staff is very gradual and is gauged over a period of time, via structured
evaluation and consultation with their employer. All training is tailored to the individuals needs and is based on the principle of systematic instruction
ELITE needs to work closely with employers negotiating the individuals hours, pay,responsibilities and rights. Where necessary, our training staff enter the place ofwork prior to an individual entering employment to learn the job for themselves,understand the culture of the workplace and to allay concerns staff may have.
ELITE will also work with the specialised sections within the Department of Workand Pensions to obtain any help an individual may need ranging from equipment,
transport assistance to work or adaptations at a workplace
WORKING WITHEMPLOYERS
Work choices cover a whole range of employment, illustrated by the current jobs ELITE deals with including production, cleaning, animal care, retail and catering.
Real jobs a provided by different types of employers across the private, public and third sectors. Individuals work a variety of hours ranging from one hour a week to
forty hours a week. This employment includes weekends, evenings and rota systems or shift work.
When an individual obtains paid employment they are treated as any other
employee, working the same hours, paid the same rate of pay and working to the same quality standards.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for one of our vacancies please submit a CV to [email protected] or post to:
RecruitmentUnit 8
Magden ParkGreenmeadow
Llantrisant RCT
CF72 8XT
Suitable candidates may be asked to complete a tailored supporting statement/application.
For further information please contact: Alexandra Watson, HR Assistant, on 01443 226664.
