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Employment Support Officers

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
03/01/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 16/01/2018 23:59
Salary:
Grade 7 £21,962 - £24,964
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Other
Vacancy ID:
170762
Employment Location:
Derwentside Business Centre, Consett
Post Number:
REAL17-363
Number of posts:
3
Closing date:
16 Jan
Further Information
An exciting and challenging opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of the new Work & Health Programme contract in County Durham. Durham Employment & Skills are looking to recruit knowledgeable and skilled individuals to support customers and address their barriers to employment through individual tailored packages so they have the necessary skills and confidence to secure and sustain employment. We are looking for people who can build trust and strong positive relationships, be able to guide, motivate, challenge, encourage and help customers obtain sustainable employment.

The Employment Support Officers are responsible for the direct provision of initial assessment, action planning and referral to programme or specialist services for customers referred to the section. In addition, specific training/skills development activities or individual coaching and mentoring will be required as identified through the action planning process.

Applicants should hold IAG Level 4 or above and a recognised training / teaching qualification e.g. C&G 7307, 7407, Cert Ed or appropriate professional qualification together with experience of working within adult programmes delivering employability support programmes.

The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure

For further information regarding the posts, please contact Julie West on 03000 266644 or via email at julie.west@durham.gov.uk

Interviews are scheduled to be held on Tuesday 23rd January 2018.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS POST WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU HAVE REGISTERED WITH NORTH EAST JOBS, INCLUDING YOUR INVITE TO INTERVIEW IF YOU ARE SHORTLISTED. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL AFTER THE CLOSING DATE FOR NOTIFICATION FROM DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK AS YOU WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED BY ANY OTHER MEANS. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL.

In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.

Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the HR Operations & Data Team on 03000 267190/267940 or email hrREAL@durham.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.