This job expired on 12th April 2024
Employment Officer
Employment Officer
Employment Officer
The Employment Officer will work 100% of their time on PROSPER (UKSPF programme). Under the direction of the Employment Service Manager, the Employment Officer will assist in developing the employability of people with a range of intellectual / learning disabilities and/or barriers to employment through employer lead “Step Into” academies and other support interventions.
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: £27,523.00 per annum
Duration: to 31st March 2025 (subject to funding thereafter)
Hours of work: 37 hours per week
Stepping Stones NI is an equal opportunities employer.
About this role
The post requires an individual with excellent organisation and communication skills, as well as an understanding of the difficulties faced by our participant group, demonstrating a high degree of empathy to ensure that each participant realises their potential. The individual will also have strong interpersonal skills to connect and build a wide range of connections including internal departments, employers, community groups and multi-disciplinary teams.
The role requires an individual with enthusiasm and motivation. The post holder will have the capability to be a self-starter and enjoy working to KPIs and targets.
Please submit your CV using the apply now button.
Applications will be shortlisted against the criteria detailed in the job description. Short-listed candidates will be invited to attend first stage interview to assess the candidates suitability for the role.
If we receive a high number of applicants, we reserve the right to increase the number of competencies that the candidates will have to demonstrate.
Where the quality of applications is particularly high applicants may be invited to a second stage interview.
Closing date: Friday 12th April 2024 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
Skills needed for this job opportunity
Establishing Rapport With Clients
Goal Focus
Communication
