We are looking to recruit an Employment Support Officer for our UK Shared Prosperity Funded project - Fresh Start. The project delivers high-quality person-centred employment support to young people 16-19 years, who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). The successful applicant will have experience of working and engaging with young people to overcome barriers to work, training or education utilising tools and working models as well as having a good understanding of issues faced and the current climate. They will be able to facilitate good Employer Engagement and be able to upskill individuals based on their needs using vocational profiling, action planning etc.
An Employment Support Officer plays a vital role in empowering young people to achieve their full potential and secure sustainable and fulfilling employment or educational opportunities.
This role will cover the Northwich and Winsford area.
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, support with 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 next step in their lives. This intensive support model also enables young people to breakdown any additional challenges they may have moving towards work, which could include: confidence building, social and employability skills and any other upskilling to ensure sustainability.
We are looking for skilled, proactive and flexible individuals who will really make a difference to residents’ lives, specialising in supporting either young people or adults employment needs, to enable progression in life. You will offer 1-2-1 support across the Cheshire West borough, there will be an element of travel across the borough at times with working in a variety of settings across the area when appropriate, with some home working. The ESO’s delivery model has been designed to work closely with local partners to access education and training as well as employment. The ESO’s work collaboratively with providers to deliver a personalised service to participants based on their individual needs.
The project will run until 31/03/2026.
For an informal discussion please contact Amy Hill (UKSPF Service Lead) - amy.hill@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk / Jennifer Matthews (Fresh Start Project Co-ordinator) – Jennifer.matthews@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
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