Work Choice Employment Adviser (ST/1631)
Location: Edinburgh Scotland
Description: Shaw Trust is currently seeking to employ Work Choice Employment Adviser (ST/1631) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Scotland. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Key Purpose of Post
To enable clients who experience disadvantage relating to disability, health and other challenges to gain employment, independence, in! clusion and control over their lives. To provide personalised support required to help them increase their capabilities, improve their circumstances and enhance motivation.
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
36.5 hours per week over 5 days.
Shaw Trust is committed to safeguarding. As the role will involve working with vulnerable adults an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure will be required for the successful applicant.
Personal Specification
Person specification
Job title: Work Choice Employment Adviser
(E = Essential D = Desirable)
SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Technical competency (qualifications and training)
Experience
Relevant previous experience in working with clients on employment focused programmes who face disadvantages in relation to employment, inclusion and independence. (E)
Knowledge and understanding of employment related issues and service user ! needs for all client groups. (E)
Knowledge of employm! ent law and disability legislation. (E)
Skills and Attributes
Able to use motivational interviewing techniques to help clients identify and understand their needs. (E)
Ability to build rapport and trust. (E)
Ability to develop knowledge and source client opportunities by proactively engaging within community networks and with employers. (E)
Ability to manage, support and review a caseload to achieve targets for progression. (E)
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. (E)
IT knowledge or a willingness and aptitude to learn. (E)
In depth understanding of the benefit system and conducting Better of in Work calculations. (D)
Personal qualities, communicating and relating to others
Ability to problem solve and respond appropriately to a variety of situations. (E)
Ability to cope with a variety of challenging situations in a calm and sensitive manner. (E)
S! afeguarding
Be able to display an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. (E)
This post requires a Criminal Records Bureau disclosure at Enhanced level. (E)
Other
Have an understanding of and be able to demonstrate a commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity. (E)
Willing to travel inside the designated work area and occasionally outside for meetings, training etc. with possible overnight stays. (E)
Interested in Welfare to work and passionate about making a difference to improve peoples situation. (D)
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Shaw Trust.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sun, 21 Oct 2012 12:30:07 GMT