Employability and Support Officer

2 weeks ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Happy Jobs NI Full time

HappyJobsNI is delighted to be exclusively working alongside WOMEN'STEC to recruit an enthusiastic, professional and driven Employability and Support Officer to join this passionate team at a time of exciting growth.

**About WOMEN’STEC**:
WOMEN’STEC is a social enterprise based in North Belfast that provides non-traditional training and employment opportunities for women in industries traditionally associated with men. Their aim is to support unemployed women in overcoming barriers to employment and pursuing lucrative career opportunities in Construction, Engineering and IT.

**The Role**:
As an Employability and Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting women who are furthest removed from the labour market. Your responsibilities will include delivering tailored one-to-one and group sessions on employability, assisting individuals in accessing volunteering, training, and employment opportunities. You will collaborate with Project Coordinators and local employers to secure work tasters, placements, and employment options.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Promote employability skills and employment opportunities to programme participants
- Provide one-to-one support in accessing employability skills training, work experience placements, and employment opportunities
- Develop personalized action plans with participants, addressing their individual needs and goals
- Support participants with CV preparation, job searching, and interview skills
- Identify routes for progression into training, volunteering, and employment
- Cultivate relationships with employers to secure employment opportunities for participants
- Coordinate employment and career events for engagement with local employers
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to embed employability competencies in programme delivery
- Maintain accurate records of participant engagement and ensure compliance with project monitoring systems

**Person Specification**:

- Relevant education or training qualification
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of the labour market and employability skills
- Understanding of barriers to employment, particularly for women
- Experience in delivering employability skills training
- Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Supportive and empathetic with an understanding of barriers to employment
- Passionate about helping individuals recognize their potential and achieve their goals
- Ability to build relationships with local employers and create work experience opportunities
- Full driving license and ability to travel within Northern Ireland

**The Package**:

- Basic salary: £27,344 per annum

**Benefits**:

- 25 days annual leave plus 11 statutory days (pro-rata)
- Benenden Healthcare Cover (upon successful completion of probationary period)
- Pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
- Death in Service Insurance
- Wellbeing initiatives

You could be right for this Employability and Support Officer position if you've previously worked as any of the following: Employment Advisor, Employability Coordinator, Workforce Integration Officer, Career Guidance Counsellor or as a Job Coach.



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