P.e.s.f Key Worker/employer Engagement Advisor

2 weeks ago


Perth, United Kingdom Perth & Kinross Council Full time

LOCATION:
Pullar House 35 Kinnoull Street Perth, PH1 5GD

SALARY:
£26,241 - £28,474 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed Term

POSITION TYPE:
Full Time

HOURS:
36 hours per week

£26,241 - £28,474 Fixed Term (until 31/3/24)

Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD

The Skills & Employment Initiatives Team are recruiting for 2 Key Worker/ Employer Engagement Advisor's to provide support to our clients and businesses on the Scottish Government Initiative, Parental Employment Support Fund Project name Futures for Families. A diverse and interesting post where you will multi-task to enhance delivery and outcomes on the aforementioned programme. You will be working with parents from their first engagement with the programme supporting them with employability skills i.e. CV writing, job search and interview techniques, providing assistance to access additional funding for training and until they ultimately reach their goals of progression within the workplace, assistance with access to skills training and finding and sustaining employment. A degree of employer engagement work is necessary for success in this initiative. You will be dealing professionally with local businesses and forging relationships throughout the local employability network and key personnel within Perth and Kinross Council Education and Childcare Services, welfare rights and in particular with the Child Poverty Strategy Employability Workstreams.

The project is about supporting parents into work or assisting in-work parents to progress within their workplace. We are looking for a dynamic, customer focussed and engaging person. Good communication and motivational skills are key to success in this role, in addition to being confident using Microsoft office packages i.e. word and Excel. It would be beneficial to have experience of working in employability, in particular, providing support to both clients and businesses. Professional and personable, you will represent the team and wider local authority on local forums and networks and events. Confidentiality is key in building trust with clients and businesses alike.

**The Individual**:
You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

If you would like any further information on the particulars of the role or for an informal chat, contact Jamie May on 07867 351244

We will aim to conduct in person interviews week commencing 31st July and will be in Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth, PH1 5GD.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

**What we can do for you**

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.



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