Employment Adviser (E&S Hub)
Date: 30 Oct 2024
Job Location: Gloucester
* Job Title: Employment Adviser (E&S Hub)
* Job Location: Adult Education Service
* Salary: £29,093 - £31,586 per annum
* Hours per Week: 37.00
* Contract Type: Fixed Term
* Duration: 5 months
* Closing Date: 14/11/2024
* Job Requisition Number: 10265
* This post is not open to job share
About The Team & Role
Come and work for a rewarding organisation, joining our exceptional talent in the Gloucestershire Employment and Skills Hub which provides a central source of information and support for residents and businesses. Our aim is to help residents access learning and work opportunities, as well help employers get the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles. We are a team of dedicated professionals who thrive on helping people to achieve their learning and employment aspirations.
The role of the Employment Advisor is to provide advice, guidance and 1:1 support for people who require support to move into employment accessing the Employment and Skills Hub. The ideal postholder will have excellent communication skills, which will allow for them to develop a range of close links with partners and employers to increase skills base, knowledge and employment opportunities.
About You
You will have the ability to develop a range of close links with partnership organisations. You must be customer focused and ideally have knowledge of employment policies, procedures and welfare services; including the ability to develop your understanding of local labour-market demographics; enabling you to work with local employers to match their needs to the abilities of individuals.
If you meet the criteria and are enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to build effective relationships, then apply today. This is a fantastic opportunity to positively contribute to maximising independence of people in the community, through offering guidance and support.
We offer a supportive, well-established team environment and regular ongoing training and support.
About Us
* 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
* Membership of a Local Government Pension Scheme
* Discounts at a number of major supermarket chains and high street retailers
* Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision and informal support
* Access to mandatory training
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network
How to apply
If you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Nicola Fellows – nicola.fellows@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Closing date 14/11/2024
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 25/11/2024
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:
Employment Adviser - Job Profile
This Position is subject to a DBS check.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.
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