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4 A Shire Hall
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Employment Advisers (Forwards) - 10686
Gloucester
This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
- Job Title: Employment Advisers (Forwards)
- Job Location: Adult Education Service
- Salary: £29,093 - £31,586 per annum
- Hours per Week: 37.00
- Contract Type: Fixed Term
- Duration: One year
- Closing Date: 10/02/2025
- Job Requisition Number: 10686
- This post is not open to job share
About the team and the role
Gloucestershire Employment and Skills Hub has been created to provide a central source of information and support for residents and businesses. The 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 an Employment Adviser is to provide advice, guidance and 1:1 support for people with disabilities and/or health issues who require support to move into employment.
About You
You will have experience of managing a team including performance management and a focus on achieving outcomes. Your communication skills will provide you with the ability to develop a range of close links with partnerships; including other GCC teams, welfare to work providers and employers; with the aim of increasing skills base, knowledge and the opportunities available. Experience of working with a fidelity model eg: supported employment or Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
You must be customer focussed 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 supervision.
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 email Natasha.Panchbhaya@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Closing date: Monday 10th February 2025
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 17th February 2025
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-
Role Profile -Employment Advisor
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.
For more information about the job, view links, download attachments and apply please click on the Apply Now button.
Closing date for applications: 2025-02-10
Salary: £29,093 - £31,586 per annum
Hours Per Week: 37.00
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