The Skills and Employment Team at Cheshire West and Chester Council are looking to recruit a new Employment Support Officer to be a part of the Supported Employment Service. The service supports people with learning disabilities and/or autism to move into employment. The successful applicant will deliver high quality employment support, alongside other Council and external colleagues to get the best outcomes for residents.
This post is advertised as a temporary contract until 31/3/26, however it is very likely that this contract will be extended.
Organisation
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Location
Chester, Ellesmere Port, Frodsham, Neston, Northwich, Winsford, Cheshire
Job Category
Economic Development
Grade
CWAC NJC - Grade 7
Salary
£30,559 - £33,366 per annum
Hours per week
37
Weeks per year
52.143
Employment Type
Fixed Term
Contract Duration
20 months - until 31/3/26 (this is likely to be extended)
Closing Date
26/01/2025
Ref No
W3740
Role Responsibilities
The role involves supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to find and sustain paid work. Key elements of the support you will provide will include vocational profiling and identifying individual support interventions required, which will inform action planning, outlining choices for the future in relation to participation in short, medium- and long-term outcomes for employment. This will include support with CV writing, job search, application forms, and interviews. You will deliver high quality and impartial information, advice, and guidance (IAG) to ensure that your customers are able to make informed decisions and are prepared for the step into employment. Working in partnership with employers to support recruitment, job sustainment, and the creation of a diverse workforce. The intensive support model also enables ongoing ‘in work’ support to increase chances of stability and sustainable employment.
Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for skilled, proactive, and flexible individuals who will really make a difference to our customers' lives, particularly in relation to their employment aspirations and goals. You will bring some experience of supporting adults or young people with learning disabilities and/or autism. You will offer 1-1 support to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism across the Cheshire West area in a mix of Council and partner-based settings, with the potential to work from home infrequently. A thorough understanding of the supported employment model will be of great benefit but is not essential as full training will be offered.
Additional Information
Cheshire West and Chester Council are proud members of the British Association of Supported Employment and have Disability Confident ‘Leader’ status. Please contact Sarah Reidy for an informal chat about the position via email at Sarah.reidy@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk. Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information. Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees, which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £12 per hour for all contracted hours.
For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote the job reference number in all correspondence.
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