Key Worker

4 days ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Education Development Trust Full time

Job Purpose:

The Key Worker plays a pivotal role in the Work and Health Programme, working closely with individuals and households facing barriers to employment. The primary purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive support, guidance, and advocacy to empower participants in overcoming health-related challenges and facilitate their journey towards sustainable employment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide targeted pre-employment interventions to support participants in overcoming health-related challenges.
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic and person-centred approach.
  • Generate referrals to the programme by engaging with community stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain mutually beneficial stakeholder relationships.
  • Travel within the region to work in various locations, including community venues and employers' premises.

Person Specification:

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of local labour markets and barriers to employment.
  • Knowledge of customer service and relationship management.
  • Understanding of the local area and factors contributing to the local labour market.
  • Commitment to quality and a good knowledge of employment, training, and personal development support opportunities available in the local community.

Experience:

  • Recent experience of working with adults in a related field, ideally determining need and supporting economically inactive participant choices.
  • Experience of working in a target-driven environment.

Benefits:

  • Salary: £28,678.00 per annum FTE (based on 37 hours per week).
  • 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata).
  • Matched Pension Scheme.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Discounted gym memberships.
  • Health care cash plan.
  • Retail discounts.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Wellbeing App.


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