We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our residents and businesses and become part of the Knowsley Journey.
* Location: Knowsley Works, Huyton, 43 Derby Road, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 9UQ; Knowsley Works, 82-84 St Chad’s Parade, Kirkby; Huyton Municipal, Municipal Buildings, Archway Road, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 9UX; Borough Wide.
* Contract: Temporary
* Working Pattern: Full Time
* Hours: 36 hours per week. Consideration will be given for part-time working.
* DBS Check: Yes
* Closing Date: 24/11/2024 at 23:59
* Reference: CVP 069e
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.
Employment Initiatives supports unemployed local residents to obtain employment, training, and/or education. The Restart Programme will deliver assistance and help workless people who are claiming benefits and have been out of work for at least 6 months.
The postholder will provide a high standard of information, advice, and guidance to residents of Knowsley who are looking to gain employment or training that leads to employment for the Restart Programme.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience of working in an employment-related advice and guidance role. NVQ Level 3 or above in Information, Advice & Guidance or currently working towards the qualification.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley, we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact us.
This role is office-based - no hybrid working.
Previous applicants need not apply.
How to apply
Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement do not reflect the person specification, it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your CV, you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
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