We are looking for a capable person with an understanding of the vocational landscape in Dorset to join our innovative charity.  This is an exciting post, working in partnership with our local NHS provider, driving forward and supporting employment opportunities for people in Dorset who experience difficulties with their mental health.

As a local peer led charity that has been in existence for almost 30 years, the Forum has a proud and long history of employing a diverse workforce with a broad range of experiences of trauma, emotional distress and mental health issues.  We understand the importance and acknowledge the right to work as an integral part of building an independent and fulfilling life.  Our work is underpinned by the principles of Recovery and Coproduction, alongside the fundamental belief that people hold many of their own solutions.  This drives us to create opportunities for people to reframe their experiences and to unlock the capacity and potential that exists within themselves.

Dorset Work Matters (DWM) is a partnership employment project, delivered with Dorset HeathCare (NHS), as part of the broader work of the Dorset Wellbeing and Recovery Partnership.  This longstanding partnership places Lived Experience expertise alongside Clinical and Learned expertise, enabling the Forum to share its understanding as an employer of people who have experiences of trauma, emotional distress and mental health issues.  The DWM project delivers an IPS (Individual Placement and Support) approach to Employment support alongside Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) in Dorset.

About the Role

The Peer Lead for Employment will work as part of the Forum Operational Management Team to support the development of a strategy that promotes and supports the employment of people who experience mental health difficulties.  This will include those accessing Individual Placement and Support (IPS) through secondary Mental Health Services, but also consider the broader needs of people outside statutory service thresholds.

Within the Dorset Work Matters service the Peer Lead for Employment will work alongside the NHS DWM Project Lead and Senior Employment Specialists to develop a Job Retention plan.  This will include carrying a caseload of Job Retention clients and building a base of Employers.

As the Peer Lead for Employment, you will engage with a broad range of employers across Dorset.  The primary focus of this work will be to model lived experience in the context of work, challenge misconceptions, offer education opportunities and build sustainable partnerships.  The three key areas of responsibility are:

1. Carry a small caseload of Job Retention clients and support the DWM Project Lead with developing a systematic approach to providing Job Retention support within the service.
2. Work alongside the DWM Project Lead to promote, support and facilitate positive attitudes to the employment of people with lived experience of mental health difficulties.
3. Amplify and promote people’s voices and experiences through employment stories, bringing about culture change with employers across Dorset, creating positive workplace attitudes to mental health.

This post will be based at the Partnership’s premises in central Bournemouth and / or in Dorchester and will include travel around Dorset, with some flexibility for alternative working arrangements.

About You

We are a unique, values-based, collaborative and innovative organisation that strives towards continuous learning and improvement. 

• You will have experience and understanding of living with and managing mental health issues or supporting someone in emotional distress, including understanding the barriers to employment and believing in a person’s right to meaningful work.
• You will be able to demonstrate experience of working with people from a range of social and economic backgrounds and understand social justice and inequality issues.
• Your knowledge will include a basic understanding of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) methodology and you will be prepared to undertake further training and ongoing development.
• You will be professional and engaging in your manner, with excellent communication skills and you will have experience of building strong partnerships and external relationships.

We will be reviewing applications and shortlisting on an ongoing basis, closing the process when we have appointed the right candidate.  

We are also recruiting for an Employment Specialist to work in the DWM Project in the Weymouth and Portland area.  Please contact us for further information.

What is Working for Carers?

Working for Carers supports unpaid carers and former carers in London, who are aged 25 or over, to move closer to employment. Carers can access free support, which is tailored to meet individual needs. This may include:

• One-to-one meetings with a dedicated Employment Personal Advisor.
• Group activities and training workshops.
• Help with job searching.
• Support with CVs, job applications and interview techniques.
• Access to employment, volunteering, and training opportunities. 

The Working for Carers project is the employment project specifically designed to help and support unpaid carers. All support is currently being delivered by telephone or videoconferencing. Face-to-face activities may be available in the future, delivered in local areas.

Who are Redbridge Carers Support Service?

Redbridge Carers Support Service (RCSS) is a dynamic, Queen’s Award winning charity providing services and support to unpaid carers in the borough. Established since 1994 we work with carers to give them a strong voice and opportunities to live a life alongside caring. Our mission is to make a positive difference to the lives of unpaid carers in the diverse communities of Redbridge by providing them with a range of services, support, and recognition. RCSS is one of four lead hubs that works in partnership with other carer network partners to deliver the Working for Carers project, London wide. RCSS have a skilled and diverse workforce and a strong and committed management team and Board.

Key responsibilities of the post

As part of the Redbridge Hub, Employment Personal Advisors will be required to deliver the Working for Carers employment support project across 8 London Boroughs - Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Hackney, Greenwich, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets and Newham.

Of the 8 London Boroughs however, the Redbridge Hub is currently focused and targeting intensive support to carers in Redbridge, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Newham, and Hackney.  This will consist of a range of interventions, delivered both in person and online, tailored to meet the needs of each participant.

Employment Personal Advisors will be required to effectively work with the internal hub (Redbridge) project and wider Working for Carers programme team to support carers across the region to move towards and realise their employment goals.

Employment Personal Advisors will be required to work closely with local stakeholders and be responsible for managing a caseload of participants and facilitating their journey through the project. Employment Personal Advisors will carry out holistic personalised assessments and provide good sign posting options for participants that require additional support outside of employability options. 

Employment Personal Advisors will be required to play a full part as a Redbridge Carers Support Service team member including team meetings, supervision, working as a part of the team and adhering to the organisation’s policies and procedures.

Please see attached document for full Person Specification 

Do you want to help people overcome their Employment difficulties? Do you have experience in mental health employment support or a related field such as Human Resources, Recruitment , Education or Health and Social Care and a good understanding of the Recovery and Personalisation agenda? Then join us as an Employment Advisor.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Right now, we are looking for two Employment Advisors to join our friendly, vibrant team and support the delivery of our Employment Service. We are based within Oxford Health’s NHS IAPT (improving access to psychological therapies) Service, Healthy Minds in Bucks. Our Employment team supports adults who are experiencing common mental health difficulties, such as anxiety and depression, to either find work, stay in their current job, or return from sick leave.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of our Employment Service. This will see you focus on motivating, supporting and providing person-centred advice and guidance to people receiving support to enable them to move into suitable and sustainable work or to retain their current employment.

As well as a good understanding of people with mental health problems, you will need to have recent experience in mental health or a related field. You should also have knowledge of the Equality Act and basic employment legislation. You will also need to have experience of networking/liaising with local employers, delivering training and the initiative to develop and promote a service.

Excellent motivational, presentation and listening skills are essential too, as is a willingness to travel in the local area and occasionally work outside of office hours. Customer focused, well organised and collaborative in approach, you’re a great administrator too. Indeed, you pride yourself on your word processing skills and ability to keep accurate computer records/use a database. The successful candidate will expected to have a flexible approach to working to ensure effective service delivery.

This is a full time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week. 

We have two roles available:
- A 1 year fixed term maternity cover from November 2021
- One permanent role

Please state on the supporting statement which position (or both) you are applying for. 

To review the job description, please visit our website. 

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

This is a rolling recruitment process, candidates will be shortlisted as and when they apply.

We offer great benefits including non-contributory life assurance policy (to the value of 3 x annual salary), a contributory pension scheme and employee assistance programme. We are also committed to formal supervision and staff support.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? 

Closing date: 14th October 2021 at 11:59pm however we do reserve the right to close the vacancy early in the instance that a sufficient number of applications are received.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?  Apply now via our website.

Covering Norfolk and Suffolk

We are currently recruiting for an Employment Advisor within The Salvation Army we refer to this role as an Employment Development Coordinator. 

This position exists to coordinate an open-access Employment Plus Local service which will assist individuals in addressing barriers to finding and sustaining employment or in becoming digitally included.

Key Responsibilities:

The role of Employment Development Coordinator involves identifying, developing, securing and helping sustain appropriate work opportunities for unemployed persons within the local community. As the post holder you will be responsible for engaging, training and managing a team of volunteers. In addition to this you will manage developing and maintaining close working partnerships with Homelessness Services, Community Services and Corps, to support those in the community experiencing unemployment.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of the local labour market and significant experience in Employer Engagement
• Experience in delivering high quality services to people suffering from unemployment
• Proven ability to be self-directing, planning and prioritising own work load
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Please note a Car and valid Driving licence will be essential to the role

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata), a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 26 September 2021

To apply, please visit our website.  

CVs will not be accepted.

Promoting equality in the workplace

Opportunities in Swindon and Wiltshire

Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting others to achieve their individual employment goals?

Do you have the skills and commitment to support people into the workplace?

We want you to put that passion to great use supporting people with mental health issues to find paid employment as part of their recovery and improving their lives.

So why not apply for the role of IPS Employment Advisor at Richmond Fellowship today?

What’s in it for you?

Richmond Fellowship has the welfare of their staff and clients at the heart of everything we do and provide opportunities to develop the skills of staff as well as good progression in their roles.

Alongside a generous base salary and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to people’s lives. This role offers immense job satisfaction.

What will I be doing?

Day to day you will be supporting clients with mental health support needs to find and sustain paid employment as a key element of their recovery - engaging with employers and building good working relationships with Mental Health teams along the way.

You’ll offer support, careers advice and guidance, helping people to set their own recovery and employment focused goals and provide training in personal and skills development such as CV preparation, interview techniques etc.

Additionally, you will have responsibility for maintaining efficient admin systems to ensure referrals, assessments and reviews are completed in a timely manner.

We are looking for:

• Experience of working in a customer facing environment e.g. Customer Services, Social Care, Hospitality, Sales etc
• Experience of working in a performance target driven environment
• Willingness to travel locally and dedicated to working in the community

This is a permanent full‐time post at 37.5 hours a week.

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

£20,000 - £27,000 per annum (Regional salary weighting may apply)
Full-time, Permanent

Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

This role will be working across (CPA 5) – Home Countries Geographical areas include: East of England - Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission, we are looking to expand our employability services and are looking for Employment Advisors to work on a DWP Work and Health Programme - Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS).

As an WHP JETS Employment Advisor you will be providing advice and support to guide and encourage participants to overcome barriers to employment and achieve realistic job goals. This will be mainly delivered remotely via phone, video conference and other digital channels.

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be expected to manage a caseload of participants, managing their journey to employment, offer advice and direction to enable participants to access support they need. The role will also involve re-building participant confidence and self-efficacy following a period on unemployment.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries. Additionally an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months.
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary.
• Enhanced annual leave.

For further information and to apply online, please visit our website, via the link quoting reference: 21482.

Closing date: 30th September 2021 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Right to Work Checks

To comply with Home Office legislation on Right to Work checks we need to conduct in person Right to Work identification checks to verify eligibility to work in the UK.  For virtual interviews we ask candidates to show their Right to Work identification during the interview. If a candidate who had a virtual interview is offered a role, they will need to complete an in person Right to Work identification check prior to joining Shaw Trust. This can be done on site or where that is not possible, we will ask new joiners to send their ID to our central office via the Royal Mail Special Delivery service which is fully tracked.

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessability requirementsand would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements. 

Job Title: Employment and Integration Adviser

Language Requirements: Fluent in English and a second language e.g. Arabic, Amharic, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Pashto, Somali, or Tigrinya.

Reports to: Senior Employment and Integration Adviser or Programme Manager

Location: Working in the office at least two days a week and working remotely the rest of the week. Office in Aldwych, London, WC2B, with travel to various regions of London (Zones 1-5).

Salary: £26,000 - £27,000

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Occasional evening/weekend work required (time off in lieu provided).

Contract: Permanent

The Charity

Founded in 2015, Breaking Barriers is a fast-paced, start-up charity with a mission to help refugees in London gain the knowledge, confidence and experience to secure stable and fulfilling employment in their new home. We offer effective and flexible employment support in direct partnership with businesses that help refugees secure work, progress into better jobs, and successfully integrate into UK society. We have a unique approach, working with corporate partners to help refugees develop careers that match their skills, experience and aspirations.

Since Breaking Barriers’ inception in 2015, we have grown to support in excess of 500 refugees per year and have ambitious plans to expand this as part of our strategic plan. We concentrate on getting things done in a flexible environment where everyone is encouraged to take ownership and contribute. We are a team of over 40 employees supported by several hundred volunteers, who are all driven and committed to helping London’s refugee community. We are looking for similarly driven and ambitious individuals keen to join an enterprising organisation where they can benefit from the opportunity to innovate and shape the direction of the charity. Colleagues who thrive are passionate, driven and have the confidence to work autonomously while remaining team players and sharing credit with all involved.

We are looking for someone who lives and breathes our values:

• Mission-led: our clients come before everything else.
• Welcoming: we want all people to feel happy, comfortable and secure with us.
• Collaborative: we are supportive and considerate, curiously exploring other viewpoints to find solutions.
• Enterprising: we are discerningly bold, entrepreneurial and have the courage to give things a go.

Role Overview

You will take on significant responsibility in this role, managing a full caseload and delivering quality support to 35-45 clients. This involves assessing the opportunities available to each individual, helping them set goals and drawing up support plans to support them into employment, training, or education. You will work with clients online and by phone, as well as in person when it is safe to return to face-to-face delivery and monitor their progress towards 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. 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.

Key Responsibilities

We are a fast-growing charity that prides itself on its flexibility and responsiveness, and as a result your responsibilities may change, develop, and grow according to the needs and development of our programmes.

1) Manage a caseload of clients

• Take responsibility for managing and delivering quality support to a caseload of 35-45 clients.
• Work with clients to assess available opportunities and draw up support plans to support them into employment, training, or education outcomes.
• Ensure clients who have lower levels of English and/or IT skills can join appropriate Education classes, both within Breaking Barriers and externally.
• Monitor clients’ progression towards their goals and provide monthly written updates on progress and agreed actions.
• Look into alternative approaches and solutions where clients are not progressing towards their goals.
• Meet clients remotely (and in person when face-to-face delivery resumes) and have contact by phone and email as required, providing guidance in an easily understood manner.
• Build relationships with staff at other organisations, and signposting/referring clients to other types of support (e.g. housing or mental health support) when their needs fall outside of Breaking Barriers’ remit.
• Share knowledge and learnings with the rest of the Employment team.

2) Employment Support

• Deliver employment advice and guidance through online support and in person at one or more of Breaking Barriers’ delivery centres across London (as required, depending on Covid-19 government guidelines and restrictions).
• Carry out monitoring and evaluation in relation to client support, ensuring that clients on your caseload complete impact surveys in a timely manner.
• Where relevant, assist a Senior Employment and Integration Adviser in managing Breaking Barriers’ delivery centres.
• Coordinate with volunteers and book appointments for clients by phone and email on a weekly basis, matching clients and volunteers by availability and specialty.
• Create detailed briefings for volunteers to help them structure their appointments. Supervise and act as a point of contact for around 15 skilled volunteers, ensuring they are supported to deliver advice and guidance to a high standard.

3) Administrative Work

• Ensure that all paperwork and online records are completed accurately and in time for reporting deadlines.
• Update the Breaking Barriers database, keeping accurate records of client details, support provided during appointments, client progress and planned next steps.
• Record summaries of clients’ appointments to ensure that accurate records are maintained.
• Stay on top of internal communications and emails to ensure no opportunities for clients or deadlines are missed.

4) Cross-Organisational Responsibilities

• Work and communicate with other teams at Breaking Barriers (e.g. Education, Corporate Partnerships, and Volunteer teams) to provide clients with the support they require.
• Take part in meetings both with the Programmes team and the wider organisation, sharing ideas and feedback.
• Take up opportunities for training and development provided by different teams within the organisation, so that new skills are being learned and knowledge is being shared across the organisation.
• Support with additional activities as required both within the Programmes team and the wider organisation.

Considerations

Although Breaking Barriers staff are currently providing client support remotely, when we return to face-to-face support this position will require the ability to travel regularly within London and occasionally within the UK. Occasional working outside of normal working hours, i.e. at weekends or evenings, is required to meet client need, and time off in lieu is provided.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.

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 max 500-word statement outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills and experience you would bring to be successful in this role

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 11pm on Sunday 3rd October 2021.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible.

Company Description

Catch22 is a social business, a not for profit business with a social mission. For over 200 years we have designed and delivered services that build resilience and aspiration in people and communities. Our 1600 colleagues work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting 44,000 individuals from cradle to career. 

We are investing in the expansion of the Catch22 Employability Team and working towards securing further exciting contracts and opportunities.
 

Job Description

Our Employability division is expanding due to the procurement of new contracts and we therefore look to grow our frontline delivery team.

You will be an experienced Employment Coach/Advisor that reports to the Operations Manager and sit within an employability team delivering a targeted employability contract to young West London NEETs. The contract you will be working on is likely to be funded by ESF and the Mayor of London.

The role is outreach based (West London – Harrow) and you will be an Employment Advisor working within local communities to support NEET young people to progress into sustainable employment or education and training.

We seek a diverse workforce and therefore are open to a range of backgrounds and experience however seek an individual who is proactive, organised and resilient to deal with the varying demands of the role.
 

Main Duties & Accountabilities

• To deliver a range of supportive interventions to help a wide range of participants achieve sustainable employment.
• To effectively engage participants and attach them to existing and new employability programmes/interventions.
• To deliver high quality end to end Information, Advice and Guidance to participants on our employability programmes.
• To induct, assess and `on-board’ participants.
• To promote and develop the mind-set, emotional intelligence qualities, self-confidence and esteem so that the participants succeed in the world of work.
• To complete goal focused action plans/ILRs for all referred participants and provide support and motivation for clients to implement their action plans.
• To `coach’ the participants on a one to one and group basis based on the Catch22 Apprenticeships and Employability Methodology.
• To prepare CVs, cover letter and job/apprenticeship application forms with participants.
• To introduce participants to a `strengths based’ recruitment approach to succeeding in job interviews.
• To undertake job search with the participants using relevant web-based software and packages.
• To short list, pre-select and match/submit participants to vacancies/work experience opportunities generated by Catch22 Account Managers.
• To prepare job packs on specific vacancies/work experience opportunities for participants.
• To arrange interviews for participants where appropriate.
• To prepare participants to a high standard for interview with employers.

This list is not exhaustive.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above.
• Relevant professional qualification.

Additional information

Location: Harrow, West London (4 days remote, 1 day in our Canning Town office)

Salary: £26,500 - £27,500 per annum

Contract: Full time (37 hours per week)

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service.
• Pension scheme with matching contributions of up to 4%
• Discounted shopping opportunities

About us

World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to refugees in the UK. STEP aims to improve integration for refugees through a targeted employment programme that addresses the complex barriers refugees face in preparing for, and ultimately finding, work in the UK.

We are working in partnership with the North East Refugee Transitions Outcome Fund (NERTOF) on this project. NERTOF is an innovative new partnership between the Home Office, NEMP (North East Migration Partnership), Local Authorities, charities supporting refugees and Bridges Outcomes Partnership. The aim is to improve employment, housing and wider integration outcomes for refugees in the North East region. Starting in September 2021, World Jewish Relief will deliver employment support to newly recognised refugees across the North East.

About the role

You will work directly with refugee clients, providing support to prepare them for employment and help them achieve their chosen training and employment objectives. Key duties include:

• Conducting regular meetings with clients, to provide practical support and advice
• Preparing a CV for each client and helping them to write job applications
• Delivering a range of workshops on working in the UK
• Arranging ESOL classes and sourcing vocational training courses and volunteer and work placements
• Monitoring progress of clients against action plans and completing impact assessments

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, race, socio-economic backgrounds, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out in this role.

About us

World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to refugees in the UK. STEP aims to improve integration for refugees through a targeted employment programme that addresses the complex barriers refugees face in preparing for, and ultimately finding, work in the UK.

We are working in partnership with the North East Refugee Transitions Outcome Fund (NERTOF) on this project. NERTOF is an innovative new partnership between the Home Office, NEMP (North East Migration Partnership), Local Authorities, charities supporting refugees and Bridges Outcomes Partnership. The aim is to improve employment, housing and wider integration outcomes for refugees in the North East region. Starting in September 2021, World Jewish Relief will deliver employment support to newly recognised refugees across the North East.

About the role

You will work directly with refugee clients, providing support to prepare them for employment and help them achieve their chosen training and employment objectives. Key duties include:

• Conducting regular meetings with clients, to provide practical support and advice
• Preparing a CV for each client and helping them to write job applications
• Delivering a range of workshops on working in the UK
• Arranging ESOL classes and sourcing vocational training courses and volunteer and work placements
• Monitoring progress of clients against action plans and completing impact assessments

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, race, socio-economic backgrounds, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out in this role.

Employment Advisor WHP JETS (London - Homebased)

£20,000 - £27,000 per annum 

37.5 hours per week, permanent

Ref: 22269

Location: Home Based covering Central England, Home Counties or London delivery. 

London - including geographical areas of Barnet, Brent Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing, Hounslow, Harrow and Hillingdon

Home Countries - Geographical areas include: East of England - Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk

Central England - Geographical areas include: Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services and looking for Employment Advisors to work on a DWP Work and Health Programme - Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS).

As an WHP JETS Employment Advisor, you will be providing advice and support to guide and encourage participants to overcome barriers to employment and achieve realistic job goals. This will be mainly delivered remotely via phone, video conference and other digital channels.

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be expected to manage a caseload of participants, managing their journey to employment, offer advice and direction to enable participants to access support they need. The role will also involve re-building participant confidence and self-efficacy following a period on unemployment.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

You will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries. Additionally, an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary
• Enhanced annual leave

For further information and to apply online, please click the Apply on Website button quoting the reference number 22269

Closing date: 30th September 2021.

Right to Work Checks

To comply with Home Office legislation on Right to Work checks we need to conduct in person Right to Work identification checks to verify eligibility to work in the UK.  For virtual interviews we ask candidates to show their Right to Work identification during the interview. If a candidate who had a virtual interview is offered a role, they will need to complete an in person Right to Work identification check prior to joining Shaw Trust. This can be done on site or where that is not possible, we will ask new joiners to send their ID to our central office via the Royal Mail Special Delivery service which is fully tracked.

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

About us

World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to refugees in the UK. STEP aims to improve integration for refugees through a targeted employment programme that addresses the complex barriers refugees face in preparing for, and ultimately finding, work in the UK.

We are working in partnership with the North East Refugee Transitions Outcome Fund (NERTOF) on this project. NERTOF is an innovative new partnership between the Home Office, NEMP (North East Migration Partnership), Local Authorities, charities supporting refugees and Bridges Outcomes Partnership. The aim is to improve employment, housing and wider integration outcomes for refugees in the North East region. Starting in September 2021, World Jewish Relief will deliver employment support to newly recognised refugees across the North East.

About the role

You will work directly with refugee clients, providing support to prepare them for employment and help them achieve their chosen training and employment objectives. Key duties include:

• Conducting regular meetings with clients, to provide practical support and advice
• Preparing a CV for each client and helping them to write job applications
• Delivering a range of workshops on working in the UK
• Arranging ESOL classes and sourcing vocational training courses and volunteer and work placements
• Monitoring progress of clients against action plans and completing impact assessments

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, race, socio-economic backgrounds, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out in this role.

About us

World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to refugees in the UK. STEP aims to improve integration for refugees through a targeted employment programme that addresses the complex barriers refugees face in preparing for, and ultimately finding, work in the UK.

We are working in partnership with the North East Refugee Transitions Outcome Fund (NERTOF) on this project. NERTOF is an innovative new partnership between the Home Office, NEMP (North East Migration Partnership), Local Authorities, charities supporting refugees and Bridges Outcomes Partnership. The aim is to improve employment, housing and wider integration outcomes for refugees in the North East region. Starting in September 2021, World Jewish Relief will deliver employment support to newly recognised refugees across the North East.

About the role

You will work directly with refugee clients, providing support to prepare them for employment and help them achieve their chosen training and employment objectives. Key duties include:

• Conducting regular meetings with clients, to provide practical support and advice
• Preparing a CV for each client and helping them to write job applications
• Delivering a range of workshops on working in the UK
• Arranging ESOL classes and sourcing vocational training courses and volunteer and work placements
• Monitoring progress of clients against action plans and completing impact assessments

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, race, socio-economic backgrounds, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out in this role.

About us:

Every cup of our specialty coffee helps build new skills and reduce prisoner reoffending.

At our roastery in HMP The Mount, we train offenders in coffee industry skills with the aim of reducing reoffending in the UK. We also run barista training academies across 9 different prisons within the UK and a community training centre in East London.

Upon release, we help our graduates to find work, either in our own coffee shops, or within our network. Since 2019 we have engaged with over 400 learners across our barista academies and have brokered employment for over a quarter of those who've been released.

From bean to cup we are committed to being socially responsible. We build long-term relationships with charities and other like-minded companies whose quality, provenance, sustainability and ethics match our values. The result is a finely crafted cup of coffee which raises the bar for everyone. 

We are the largest employer of our own graduates and operate seven coffee shops in Central London. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic full-time Employment Support and Partnerships Manager to help our beneficiary group successfully enter employment with us and the wider coffee industry. 

The role involves: 

• Management of Employment Support Coach(es) to ensure our Graduate (beneficiary group) affairs are maintained from when they first engage with Redemption in custody /community until they are established in the jobs market in their own right 

• Establishing links with would-be Graduates whilst in prison and assess their potential for different career paths in the hospitality industry, accounting for their characteristics and ambitions

• Ensuring up to date safeguarding practices are adhered to

• Facilitating employment for interested Graduates either within the company or, if appropriate, refer out to partner organisations 

• Actively building a network of partner organisations, employers and Graduates 

• Assisting Graduates with pastoral and practical needs: parole, housing, bank account, CV, interview booking, travel arrangements etc 

• Maintaining reliable and regular communication with every Graduate on their caseload 

• Serving as a positive role model 

• Promoting and enabling Graduates with the full range of opportunities we offer while exercising good judgement in creating and upholding strict boundaries

• Acting as an emergency point of contact for Graduates and manage conflict situations

• Day-to-day management and ensuring the most effective application of our Hardship Fund, a dedicated grant fund to help Graduates facing financial hardship 

• Complying with all monitoring and evaluation systems for social impact statistics, collecting and monitoring information as appropriate and providing reports when required

• Coordinating the production and publishing of the company's annual social impact report

• Management of company Kickstart programme, liaising with DWP + gateway provider 

• Lead trauma training sessions and conflict resolution training for all Redemption retail staff working with graduates 

• Manage and provide external training opportunities for employment support coaches and education staff 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• 3+ years’ case management experience 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working with vulnerable people

• Experience managing personal data

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluating social impact

• Partnership management experience 

• Compliance with all HM Prison and Probation Service security requirements such as an enhanced DBS check

Equality and diversity statement:

Redemption Roasters is an international and multicultural business with customers, suppliers, and employees from across the globe. Fostering diversity in the workplace is both right and good for business. Gender, belief, ethnicity, origins, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, age or history of incarceration doesn't matter. If you perform, you'll fit in, whoever you are. We welcome applications from people with backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in the speciality coffee industry.