Employment Adviser

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week 

Salary: Grade F SCP 19 - 24 £32,061 - £35,412

This post is open to employees currently On Notice/At Risk and Internal.  Please note applications from employees currently On Notice/At Risk will be given priority. On Notice/At Risk employees should complete the application form as normal, upon submission you must email the Recruitment Team – recruitment@blackpool.gov.uk to ensure that your application form is marked as priority.

We are recruiting for an Employment Adviser to support our Restart programme.

This post will be based at our Blackpool office.

The Employment Adviser will support customers to achieve their work goals and move into sustainable employment through the delivery of information, advice and guidance and managing and negotiating a range of appropriate training, support and job brokerage services. 

They will generate employment opportunities for customers, whilst actively promoting the services of Positive Steps into Work to a wide range of stakeholders across a defined geographic area. 

They will empower, motivate and support customers to move into sustained employment.

We are looking for someone who holds a Level 3 in IAG or equivalent or has a minimum of 2 years demonstrable experience providing employability support, advice and guidance.

From the moment you join us, you’ll receive a number of benefits, including:

• Annual leave - in addition to public holidays, you will be eligible to take 26 days of annual leave in each financial year, rising to 28 days after five years’ service and 32 days after ten years. Additional leave can be purchased via salary sacrifice
• Competitive pension schemes
• Generous special leave provisions to help employees deal with caring responsibilities, domestic emergencies and bereavement
• Maternity, paternity and adoption leave above the statutory minimum
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Corporate leisure scheme
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including access to the e-learning site 'iPool'
• Regular supervision and support plus annual individual appraisals 
• Occupational sick pay scheme and health support
• Outstanding service awards - this annual awards scheme recognises dedicated and outstanding employees!
• A range of travel benefits, such as train season ticket, car sharing, cycling schemes, staff parking and more.
• Free health MOT at corporate health events held throughout the year
• Free independent, face-to-face counselling and helpline
• Mental Health First Aiders 
• A range of employee discounts to national attractions 

to view the Job Description.

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This post requires access to PSN (Public Services Network) services or networks and the successful post holder will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure check of unspent convictions through Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

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