Shropshire Council's Enable supported employment service has a vacancy for anEmployment Officer for the Restart Scheme. The post holder will support participants toprogress into employment by providing in depth employment advice and coaching withina case management approach. The post holder must have a good grasp of local labourmarket intelligence and an ability to engage with employers to broker job opportunitiesand providing the support necessary to sustain the job. The post holder will be workingwith a range of participants who may have complex and challenging barriers preventingthem from achieving sustainable employment. The post holder must be able to workunder pressure, meet targets and deadlines whilst maintaining the highest standard ofquality and customer service.A key part of the role will involve marketing customers to employers and facilitate"Search for Work" activities and supporting customers into employment.
You must possess a good level of education and be confident using a computer tomaintain records. Ideally, you would have a Level 4 Supported Employmentqualification; however, this is not essential as training and support will be provided.
Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire.One of the most important things about working here is the knowledge that you'reworking to help others and the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings.The people of Shropshire are rightly proud of their county's assets, its natural beauty,its history, its diverse economy, its vibrant culture.
We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personaldevelopment, apprenticeships and career progression including:
- Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing with service to 33 days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.
- Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs)
- Employer contribution Pension Scheme Shropshire County Pension Fund
- Supportive carers and parental policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave, special leave)
- Many opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.
- Access to counselling and occupational health services
- Staff networks
