The Skylight Employment Team is recruiting an Employment Officer- Complex Needs to join the Employment & Training Team. If you have a passion for supporting people with complex needs and specialist knowledge of engaging, assessing, and planning employment interventions then this could be the role for you. In this role you will support customers facing multiple barriers and help them find suitable employment, volunteering, and training opportunities. You will work as part of a team to deliver the Employment Teams' core activities while working closely with key stakeholders to find suitable solutions for customers needs. The successful candidate will offer advice and guidance to support customers in making positive changes to their lives. When applying, please ensure you provide a supporting statement as part of your application which details how you meet the ideal candidate requirements below:- How you’ve supported customers facing barriers to overcome any issues and the interventions you have implemented to support them Demonstrable experience of creating quality CV’s, application forms and cover letters and experience of preparing customers for an interview Demonstrable experience of maintaining quality, comprehensive, real-time case management records which monitor customer progression and identify opportunities Demonstrable experience of providing careers advice, and job searching interventions, and give examples of signposting individuals to volunteering and work placement opportunities Evidence of up-to-date knowledge of the employment market, local training providers and benefits information Having a ‘can do’ proactive attitude to all aspects of the role Working to time scales, being organised and able to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities Demonstrating an ability to communicate with customers from a variety of backgrounds The SHG “Be You” approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG’s Values. We’re always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in. This role will be on Skylight terms and conditions. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory basic clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team. We encourage you to apply early We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate. Closing Date: 27th November Interview Date: 4th December About Us SKylight is a Community benefit society established in 2018 and was set up as the charitable arm of Stockport Homes Group. As a Community benefit society, SKylight was set up for the benefit of the community with a social objective. SKylight works closely with the people of Stockport to help transform lives in local communities including furniture recycling, providing accommodation and intensive support to people who are homeless, affordable holiday clubs for local children, and a network of community stores called Pantries to help people make their money go further. SKylight are proud to be part of Stockport Homes Group and their contribution to making Stockport a great place to live and work. We are an equal opportunities employer and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. The SHG “Be You” approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG’s Values. We appreciate the strength we gain from having and supporting our diverse teams. Diversity contributes to our inclusive culture and allows us to be truly representative of the communities we work in. Our Benefits Our Community Previous Next Documents