Employment Officer
Employment Officer
The Employment Officer will work 100% of their time on PROSPER (UKSPF programme). Under the direction of the Employment Service Coordinator, the Employment Officer will assist in developing the employability of people with a range of disabilities and/or barriers to employment through employer lead “Step Into” academies.
Location: Based in Antrim Street Lisburn – Hybrid/ flexible working. Covering Lisburn and Castlereagh Borough Council, Ards and North Down, Newry Mourne and Down, and Armagh Banbridge Craigavon, Belfast City Council
Salary: £26,213 per annum
Duration: to 31st March 2025 (subject to funding thereafter)
Hours of work: 37 hours per week
About the role
To support the continued growth of Stepping Stones NI we are seeking to appoint an Employment Officer to join its great team.
The person will be part of a team that is focused securing employment for, and providing direct support to people with disabilities and/or barriers to employment, to support them to secure, and sustain, paid employment. The individual will be a self-starter, with passion and motivation to make a difference.
The individual will be a member of a team, who places a premium on quality, to ensure that the extensive range of services and projects offered are compliant and person centric.
CVs MUST be returned by email only to the following address no later than 14th July 2023 at 5.00pm.
What you will need
Required criteria
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent (Level 2 Essential Skills)
- Experience of liaising with employers to secure employment opportunities
- Demonstrate experience of working in a target driven environment of into employment KPI’S
- Understanding of the issues / barriers related to employment and difficulty /disability
- Display evidence of the values and attitudes required to work with young people and adults with a learning disability / difficulty
- Computer literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email packages and social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram)
- Can communicate clearly and with confidence both orally and in writing, including reporting, presentations
- Ability to work as part of a team and be flexible.
- Self-motivated and a self- starter with the ability to use own initiative.
- Access to a car & current driving licence
Desired criteria
- Degree or equivalent
- Diploma in Supported Employment
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Establishing Rapport With Clients
Goal Focus
Communication
Employment Officer
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