Employment Specialist

You would be joining Palladium, a global impact organisation, with 3,000 employees in over 90countries.

We are a mission-driven business, for whom the impact of our work is as important as the commercial return;the common feature of all our work, regardless of contract size, is the requirement that it contributes to positive social and economic impact. We simply call this ‘Positive Impact’.For the past 50 years, we have been helping our clients to see the world as interconnected in over 90 countries- by formulating strategies, building partnerships, and implementing programs that deliver lasting positive impact.

Connect to Work is a UK government-funded initiative aimed at supporting individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or other complex challenges in finding and maintaining employment. The program offers tailored assistance, including one-to-one coaching, employer engagement and help with CV writing. Participants can receive up to 12 months of guidance if they are seeking employment, or up to 4 months if they are currently employed but at risk of losing their job.

Support is delivered through local partnerships, and individuals can either self-refer or be referred by professionals and community partners.

The contracts covers

Oxfordshire. Delivery is expected throughout a network of community venues and with specialist partners.

Salary will be £27,976 - £31,000depending on experience.

Travel expenses over and above those totheagreedbase location will be reimbursed.

• Champion our customers as valuable candidates by actively promoting them to employers and raising awareness and support available through the programme
• Creating and following through with individualised action plansensuringappropriateand effective activity is undertaken byand witheachcustomer.
• Have regular check-ins with customers to track their progress before starting employment and once in employment
• Advocate for the values of our programmesbyworking in partnership with employers to view our clients positively and inclusively during recruitment.
• Buildpotentialemployment opportunities through proactive engagementwithpotential employers.
• Facilitate work experiences, such as placements, trials, and shadowing opportunities with suitable employerswhereappropriate.
• Provide ongoing
  
  In Work Supporttocustomerswho  have successfully gained employment, helping them sustain and thrive in their roles, including working in partnership with employers.
• Address customer’s personal constraints to employment, providing challenge, advice, and guidance where appropriate todevelop customers capability in the recruitment process ensuring they have the necessary skills and confidence to secure employment.
• Identify,structure, and recommend vacancy and training solutions, working in close consultation withtheteam to meet the specific needs ofcustomersand employers.
• Maintaincustomerrecords to a required quality standard to ensure thecustomerjourney is documented in accordance withour quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Develop an understanding of specialist signposting services in the local area/region, building knowledge in areas such as specific disabilities, housing, benefits etc
• Meet personal performance targets, Key Performance Indicators and all Quality and Compliance measures by delivering high quality employability provision to customers
• Work in partnership and alongside our keydeliverypartners across Berkshire to offer ajoined-upapproach for stakeholders,employer sand residents.

Required

• A passion for working with peopleand have a solution focused approach
• Experience working with people facing barriers to employmentincludinghealth…