Employment Coach FTC to March 2021 Full Time

CMD Recruitment
Employment Coach
Birmingham
£ 24000 pro rata
Contract 6 months from start date
Full time hours Monday to Friday
Currently WFH but will be community based

Interviews will be conducted over TEAMS

My client works to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals their commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

As a chosen recruitment partner we believe that taking an inclusive approach we are more likely attract a diverse pool of talent and experience.

A vacancy for an Employment Coach exits which is a 6 month FTC so if you thrive by making a real difference to people’s lives by supporing them to gain sustainable employment then send in your cv for consideration

Ideally you will have had experience working in a community based role then this role would be perfect for you

My client is a provider based in Birmingham delivering the Connecting Communites programme

You will be embedded in the local community, you will be delivering intensive work focused pre-employment, employment progression and appropriate post-employment support.
You will work intensively with a maximum caseload of 50 customers, meeting and exceeding performance targets for referrals, employer engagement, job starts and sustainment, in compliance with contractual guidelines and quality procedures

The role will be predominantly based in the Shard End region of Birmingham

You will :

Build relationships with local stakeholders to generate referrals and create a collaborative working partnerships in the geographical area
Support customer to understand their skills, aspirations and produce an Action Plan to successfully gain sustainable employment or gain progression within employment
Assisting customers to understand their benefits through the delivery or sign posting for In Work Benefit calculations
Focus on rapid job search with the customer, whilst utilising local support networks to help them overcome their barriers to employment You will have the following qualities :

Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to a wide range of communication and learning styles

High level of optimism, initiative and effective interpersonal skills in order to engage effectively with customers
Influencing skills that promote commitment and action
Strong team player with a positive and flexible approach to both work and colleagues
Creative problem solving skills and a positive approach to challenging and overcoming limiting beliefs
Ability to plan and organise workload to meet required targets and deadlines
Experience of people development on a one to one basis
If this role sounds of interest then please send your cv to Lesley Clydesdale for a confidential conversation