Employment Specialist – Connect to Work , Oxfordshire

Location The role will be based either in Banbury or Bicester with travel expected across the local area throughout the week – please note this is a community-based project. Salary will be £27,976 - £31,000 depending on experience. Travel expenses over and above those to the base location will be reimbursed. Primary Duties and responsibilities: Your responsibilities will include: 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 plans ensuring appropriate and effective activity is undertaken by and with each customer. Have regular check-ins with customers to track their progress before starting employment and once in employment Advocate for the values of our programmes by working in partnership with employers to view our clients positively and inclusively during recruitment. Build potential employment opportunities through proactive engagement with potential employers. Facilitate work experiences, such as placements, trials, and shadowing opportunities with suitable employers where appropriate. Provide ongoing In Work Support to customers who 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 to develop 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 with the team to meet the specific needs of customers and employers. Maintain customer records to a required quality standard to ensure the customer journey is documented in accordance with our 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 alongside Enterprise Oxfordshire and key partners to deliver a joined up approach for both employers, stakeholders and residents.