Resettlement Employment Advisor - Loughborough, United Kingdom - Charnwood Borough Council

Charnwood Borough Council

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Loughborough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job description

Term:
Fixed-term (12 months)

Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is an ambitious and dynamic organisation with a strong focus on supporting communities, looking after the environment, and creating a thriving economy.

We are customer focused, both internally and externally. We are looking for the latest member of the CBC team to deliver our aims and values.

An opportunity has arisen to be part of the Resettlement Services team supporting newly resettled refugees across Leicestershire and Rutland.

The role
The Resettlement Services Employment Advisor will be responsible for providing effective employment support to adults resettled in the area.

You will plan and deliver a combination of tailored one-to-one and group sessions regarding all aspects of employability to assist individuals into volunteering, training and employment.

So, if you have:

Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to use appropriate discretion to address complex situations;
Experience working with individuals with a wide range of vulnerabilities to develop their confidence and skills to enter the employment market;
The ability to work in partnership with external agencies and potential employers to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals;
The ability to motivate and inspire individuals facing multiple barriers to employment;

then this role might be for you.

Please note that this job requires the post holder to work across the County and Rutland and attend meetings at various different locations.

Secondments will be considered, please ensure you have your Line Manager's approval to apply.

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What we offer
There are many benefits to working with us.

The Council offers generous annual leave of between 22 and 27 days of leave depending on grade and length of service, plus bank holidays; agile working for many roles; opportunities for professional development linked to many roles, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

The Council strongly believes a diverse and inclusive workforce helps make our services better. We value the individual strengths of each colleague and the potential they bring.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) and have achieved the AFC's Employer Recognition Gold Award.

Colleagues are also actively engaged through our Staff Forum and groups such as our Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.