Employability Officer Jobs
Are you passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their full potential in the workforce? Ambitious College is seeking a dedicated Lecturer to join our team and deliver an impactful Supported Internship curriculum based at The Whittington Hospital.
Ambitious College is dedicated to providing unparalleled educational opportunities for young autistic people. Our Supported Internship Programme offers a unique blend of classroom-based learning and hands-on experience within a real workplace environment. Located between the vibrant atmosphere of the Whittington Hospital and our classroom facilities, we provide a dynamic setting for growth and development.
As a Supported Internship Lecturer, you'll play a crucial role in guiding and inspiring our interns as they embark on their journey towards meaningful employment. You will facilitate a supportive learning environment where interns are immersed in real workplace settings, receiving continuous feedback and honing their employability skills. Your dedication and expertise will equip our interns with the confidence and competencies needed to thrive in adulthood and competitive employment.
Please note: You will be based full time at The Whittington Hospital, N19 5NF
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver a dynamic Supported Internship curriculum tailored to the needs of our learners.
- Provide engaging teaching sessions that promote skill development and independence in the workplace.
- Offer individualized support and guidance to learners, fostering their personal and professional growth.
- Collaborate with host employer (Whittington Hospital) to create meaningful internship opportunities and facilitate successful work placements.
- Lead and inspire a team of two Job Coaches, ensuring a cohesive approach to delivering the curriculum.
- Monitor learner progress, assess performance, and provide constructive feedback to facilitate continuous improvement.
Why join us?
- The role itself is very rewarding both through the freedom of creativity and seeing first hand, our learners develop and progress through their goals and aspirations.
- Excellent CPD including a wide-range of in house and external training courses.
- You will have the support of a wider Transdisciplinary Team that includes full-time Occupational and Speech and Language Therapists as well as BCBA qualified Behaviour Analysts.
- Competitive annual salary paid over 52 weeks and excellent salary progression within the role.
- Cycle to work scheme up to £5000.
- Season ticket loans.
- A wide range of wellness programmes including: virtual yoga & zumba classes, running club, art & cooking classes online.
- Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
- Access to physiotherapy.
We are committed to investing in our people and their talent. We make sure every single person is clear about their role, and has the tools, knowledge and learning they need to perform well and make a difference.
Start date: June 2024
Closing Date: Sunday 14th of April
Interview Date: Thursday 18th of April
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
You’ll be the driving force behind psychology careers guidance, by delivering the BPS careers strategy and expanding opportunities for aspiring and qualified psychologists at every stage of their professional journey.
From undergraduate to chartered status, you'll provide them with relevant and engaging career information across diverse pathways, including research and practitioner psychology, new workforce roles supporting the NHS long-term plan, and psychology graduates working in other commercial settings.
Leading our student ambassador program, you’ll recruit and empower students to promote BPS within their universities and collaborate with the student committee to design a strategy and help them deliver their objectives.
Hosting regular career events, such as the Psychology Careers Festival, you'll leverage expertise from our membership and employer networks to provide comprehensive and engaging programs.
Your impact will extend to fostering relationships with educational institutions and employers, identifying collaboration opportunities to meet workforce demands, and working with our member networks to represent the various domains of psychology to aspiring psychologists.
You’ll have proven experience in careers advice, with strong leadership skills to build stakeholder and student relationships, and will manage a diverse portfolio of content creation and event management.
Join us in driving meaningful change within the BPS community, empowering psychologists to make informed career choices.
We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Agile & flexible working
- Generous leave entitlement
- Occupational pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme / free eye care vouchers / Winter flu vaccinations
- Tailored learning & development
- Employee Assistance Programme counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Discounts scheme with local and national organisations
How to apply.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the job description.
The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 07 April 2024
The British Psychological Society is committed to a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of your background or circumstances.
We are only able to accept applications that can demonstrate a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of suitable applications for the role are received. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, it is not possible to update you on the progress of the application until after the closing date. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Volunteer Manager - £29,000 per annum plus LW (pro-rata)
6-month fixed term contract (continuing subject to funding)
**Please note that applications submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered**
Here at One Million Mentors, our aim is to ensure that every young person in the country has access to a trained mentor as they transition into adulthood. We believe that investing in mentors will help to address the skills gap agenda and improve social cohesion.
Would you like:
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The opportunity to be part of a dynamic, values-driven organisation working to achieve lasting social change?
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A unique opportunity to work across the business, public and third sector to develop innovative ways of harnessing the potential of young people in Great Britain?
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An exciting opportunity to shape a startup organisation?
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Monthly Learning and Development training sessions for the whole team to enhance your personal development?
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15 hours per year volunteering allowance?
If so, this is the role for YOU!
The Volunteer Manager (VM) is responsible for overseeing high-quality sourcing of volunteers to join as 1MM Mentors across the regions, which includes partnership development, online site listing, and matching mentors/mentees, general oversight of mentoring relationships in different programmes, implementation of safeguarding measures, fundraising, meeting growth targets and leading all aspects of mentor management. The role will help to establish a pipeline across the regions, with 5000 new mentors for 2024. This role reports to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
1MM VM’s main tasks include:
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Helping 1MM to scale by sourcing sufficient volunteer mentors who go on to become confirmed matches for high quality mentoring relationships.
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Ensuring mentors coming online have completed the platform mentor training within 1 month, and that this conversion results in sufficient and timely readiness of mentors to meet the needs of programmes with one month’s lead time.
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Providing ongoing support to 1MM’’s Volunteer Providers (eg employer partners), maintaining strong relationships.
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Securing one corporate sponsor per quarter.
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Becoming familiar with the 1MM Platform, using it comfortably for ongoing administration and providing support to mentors.
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Providing a weekly update on various aspects of mentor recruitment, including expected supply, actual registration, and confirmed matching. Share lessons learned on volunteer conversion and matching with the wider team.
For a more detailed job description, please see the job pack attached.
Terms and Conditions:
This is a full time role offered in London, for 6 months (continuing subject to funding). This is a hybrid role with two days working at home, two days in the London office, and one day where it is up to you.
Remuneration and benefits: Salary bracket of £29,000 per annum plus London Weighting (pro rata), up to 6.5% employer pension contribution and 25 days holiday per year (pro rata).. We also offer monthly team Learning and Development training sessions, and 15 hours volunteering allowance per year.
Details on how to apply are attached as “Application Guidelines”
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job title: Employment Adviser
Location: Hybrid, contracted to work at our Birmingham office at least 2 days a week
Salary: £24,000 - £26,500
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with occasional evening/weekend work (TOIL provided)
Contract: Permanent
Language Requirements: Fluency in English and at least one target language is desirable e.g. Arabic, Cantonese, Amharic, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Pashto, or Tigrinya.
Purpose of the role:
We are looking for candidates with experience of supporting individuals with barriers to work into paid employment. Within this role you will carry a significant responsibility, managing a caseload of clients from a refugee background and supporting them in securing meaningful employment, training, and education opportunities.
You will provide one-to-one personalised support, delivering quality Information Advice and Guidance (IAG), alongside ongoing support to ensure your clients have all the skills they need to get into work. This involves working with clients to produce individual action plans with clear goals and actions to overcome identified needs and barriers and provide a clear pathway towards the labour market.
You will work with clients online and by phone, as well as in person to monitor their progress towards their goals. Complementary support will be delivered through our volunteers who are trained in delivering employment advice, and you will book weekly appointments for clients, allocating time slots according to availability and the volunteer’s specialty.
You will also work with specialist referral partners to support clients to overcome complex barriers to employment. We offer a strong team environment, where your ideas and drive will be welcomed and where you as an individual can make a real difference to people’s lives.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully considered when deciding action.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
- Some travel between our different areas of operation (London, Birmingham and Manchester) will be required.
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Time off in lieu would be provided in this case.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Saturday 6th April. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background. If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Are you a night owl with a heart for helping others?
Ever thought about embracing the nocturnal lifestyle and making a real difference?
Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit.
We are looking for a Night Worker (internally referred to as a Building Supervisor), to join our fantastic Hereford Adult Accommodation Based Service, which offers shelter and support for vulnerable adults aged 18 and above who face homelessness.
We are looking for someone to work Full-time (Average 39.375 hours per week) on a rota basis 12.25 hour shifts 8pm-8:15am
We would also consider people to join our Bank team which is £12 per hour, plus holiday pay accrual and paid training, working shifts as and when they are available on a zero hour basis.
Why should you consider this opportunity?
- Work within a fun, established and very supportive team.
- Management support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.
- Career growth, join a service which continues to grow in Hereford, as a result of excellent service delivery.
Who are we looking for?
Ready to leave a lasting impact?
- Your primary focus will be ensuring the safety and security of our residents. This involves effective communication with support staff for seamless shift handovers.
- Your duties will encompass various responsibilities, from monitoring site activity and maintaining cleanliness to undertaking minor maintenance tasks and providing companionship to residents in need of support.
- Regular health and safety checks are a crucial part of the role.
- Displaying empathy and maintaining professional boundaries with our residents are non-negotiable qualities.
- You'll be an integral part of a close-knit team comprising Night Building Supervisors, Support Workers, Senior Support Workers, and a Project Manager.
- While prior experience in interacting with diverse communities is advantageous, it's not a prerequisite as comprehensive training will be provided.
About Us
Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and an option to purchase more^
- Enhanced pension and sick pay
- Death in service benefit
- Free subscription to Benenden Cashback plan or Perkbox Discounts
- Why choose CCP
- Charity - people focused not profit.
- Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
- Excellent training and support to help you excel in your role.
- A voice in various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
- Access to a Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.
- Be part of an organisation that delivers social value; check out our latest Impact Report
Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?
- We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:
- Show gratitude and appreciation of others.
- Demonstrate personal and professional pride.
- Integrity is everything.
- Reflect and learn.
- Continuous improvement.
- Take your best self wherever you go.
How to Apply
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP.
Position: Night Worker (internally know as Building Supervisor) (Job ID 815)
Hours: Full-time (Average 39.375 hours per week) on a rota basis 12.25 hour shifts 8pm-8:15am
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hereford
Pay: £22,317 per year based on 39.375 hours per week or £12 per hour for bank work
Closing Date: 21st March 2024 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.
Interview Date: 27th March 2024
CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.
Please review the attached job attachments for further insights.
You may also have experience in the following: Supported Accommodation supervisor, Facilities Manager, H&S Management, Maintenance Manager, Facilities Coordinator, Health and Safety, States Manager, Site Management, Facility Building Manager, Night worker, Building Maintenance, etc.
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