Job Description

SALARY IS PRO RATA TO 18 HOURS PER WEEK 13,640.

Job purpose

To assess & develop clients' employment potential, assisting them into meaningful employment alongside collaborating with employers to facilitate this process through appropriate means. This role is a fixed term role funded by the National Lottery Community Fund until June 2029.

Main duties & responsibilities

1. Assess project specific enquiry forms from other providers and signpost clients for appropriate support.

2. Work in conjunction with both internal and external colleagues to help identify clients who are ready to access employment.

3. Provide a comprehensive approach to employment support, minimising the need for clients to be redirected to multiple providers. Including the provision of tasks including but not limited to CV Development, Job Applications, career development plans, undertaking interview practice, arranging, and assisting at interviews Plus, all other elements as may be undertaken by a "Job Club" on both a 1to1 and group basis.

4. Enhance employer engagement by identifying and building relationships with local employers, other VCFS agencies, Jobcentre Plus and commercial employment agencies.

5. Encourage volunteer opportunities, work placements and premises visits with local employers.

6. Assist clients in identifying work-related training opportunities and supporting them to undertake the training. Signpost to and support with Oakleaf courses and opportunities

7. Support in the facilitation of training taster sessions and support both in house and as outreach including at the location of our partner organisation, Guildford Action.

8. Support clients with Welfare Benefit queries that may arise during the transition to employment.

9. Offer in-work support to clients for up to six months.

10. Track and monitor client progress to ensure accurate reporting on project outcomes and KPI's.

11. Complete regular Assessments and Recovery Star reviews with clients.

12. Consult internally with all Oakleaf departments & externally with other support agencies, Key Workers etc, where appropriate.

13. Attend any industry relevant forums and networking events to share knowledge, learnings and best practise.

14. Support the development of a quarterly steering group, comprising clients and Employment Advisors from Oakleaf and our partners. Gather and seek to understand feedback to help shape the continued development of the project.

15. Attend monthly meetings with all Employment Advisors from Oakleaf and partners to share knowledge and learnings.

16. Maintain databases, detailing all communication/actions relating to clients, practitioners & advisors with accuracy & in a timely manner.

17. Contribute to the attainment and monitoring of departmental KPI's.

18. Compile success stories and case studies.

19. Contribute to the posting of relevant material on the organisation's website and social media platforms.

Promotion & Marketing

1. Promote Oakleaf's services to other organisations & providers, developing & maintaining relationships to aid referrals & promotion.

2. Attend events, meetings, conferences & networking opportunities as required to ensure Oakleaf's continued presence in the local community.

General

1. Ensure maintenance of a safe and efficient working environment in accordance with current Health & Safety legislation including the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH Regulations, Environmental Health & EC Directives.

2. Uphold safeguarding measures in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy

3. Perform any other reasonable duties as may be requested by the Chief Executive.

This job description is an indicator of general areas of responsibility & will be amended in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation in consultation with the post holder.

Terms & Conditions

Hours:

18 hours per week

Annual leave:

Pro-rata to start date and fulltime equivalent of 32 days

Notice Required:

Two months

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 44 months

Pay: 27,280.00 per year

Expected hours: 18 per week

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance Work from home
Work Location: In person