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Employment Officer Apprenticeship

Employer
POSSABILITIES C.I.C.
Location
Cherwell Centre, Cherwell Avenue, Heywood, OL10 4SY
Salary
£18,278.00 annually
Closing date
7 Dec 2022

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Specialism
Other
Sector
Unspecified
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Higher
Start Date
December
Duration
Permanent
What will the apprentice be doing?

· Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Employment Team and the Mental Health Teams

· Managing a case load and supporting participants in building their confidence and self-esteem.

· Assisting with job searching, helping individuals to apply for jobs and support them with preparing for interviews

· Interacting with service users with mental health conditions.

· Sourcing and securing suitable job opportunities for the participants.

· Following and understanding the Individual Placement and Support Process (a rapid job search method of place and train)

· Negotiating with employers on the participant's behalf.

· Negotiating reasonable adjustments in the workplace and supporting employers to create suitable job opportunities

· Keeping accurate records through the use of an electronic recording system and relevant written documentation.

· Safeguarding your service users from abuse and neglect and adhering to the Government's PREVENT strategy which aims to protect vulnerable people from radicalism and/or extremism.

Please note this role is split between:

The Gatehouse, Fieldhouse Industrial Estate, Fieldhouse Road, Rochdale OL12 0AA

And

Humphrey House, 4 Angouleme Way, BL9 0EQ

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Employability Practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship.

Training Provider:

· Ixion Holdings will provide the Apprenticeship Standard.

· Ixion Holdings will complete functional skills where necessary.

· Ixion Holdings will ensure Health & Safety, British Values and Equality & Diversity is embedded throughout the course.

Employer:

· Person centred approaches

· Equality and diversity in the workplace

· Health and safety

· Safeguarding adults and children

· Mental capacity act and depravation of liberty

· First aid

· Autism

· GDPR

· Infection control

· Positive behaviour support

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The opportunity to work permanently within our established Employment Team, should a vacancy arise.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) Essential

Things to consider

Access to a car and a full driving license is essential due to travel between the locations. Experience of Mental Health issues is not required, but a knowledge of and an interest in Mental Health is.

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