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Employability keyworker
2 months ago
Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.
Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen
Duration: Fixed Term, Full Time
Roles that require PVG Membership
Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 12 and above (currently £32,555 per annum / £16.92 per hour)
The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first FULL month's salary payment.
job purpose/about the role
We are seeking employability keyworkers to support some of Aberdeen's most vulnerable people into employment or other positive destination. Knowledge of the employability pipeline and local area is essential for this role, as is experience in working with people facing a variety of barriers to employment. This role will involve working in Marischal College as well as in communities on your own initiative, and as part of a team, as well as working with partners across the city. A driving licence is not required but would be beneficial.
The purpose of the role is to support the effective delivery of employability initiatives within Aberdeen City Council and through a wide range of service providers. The role requires providing employability support to individuals on a 1:2:1 basis or in small groups, enabling them to access training and wider services, with the ultimate aim of them getting into work or an alternative positive destination. It also involves partnership working with other Council services and partner agencies.
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum: Experience of working in an employability environment
Adult Learning and/or Youth Work Experience
PVG Membership for Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, or
willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to motivate others
Ability to prioritise and plan own work and that of others
Ability to prepare and present reports
Ability work on own initiative
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to cope with competing deadlines and interruptions
ICT literate
The Equalities agenda
Relevant local and national policies relating to the employability and child poverty agendas
The principles of the target operating model
The priorities and aims of Aberdeen City Council
The principles of No One Left Behind
About UsPlease see Job Profile for further details.
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Flexible Working
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact .
Armed Forces
We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: . We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:
- have a disability
- are care-experienced and aged 16-29
- are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
- have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
- are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships
Further information can be found at
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