Employment Advisor Grade 3 -5

RESPONSIBLE TO: Team Leader/ Operations Manager

FULL TIME: 37 Hours

SALARY: £20,355 - £24,000 per annum, depending on

experience

LOCATION: Multiple roles available working across the following

counties: Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Newport

ABOUT US:

ELITE Supported Employment is a specialist organisation that enables individuals with disabilities or those at a disadvantage, to access, obtain and maintain paid employment via appropriate support.

ELITE hold an Investors in People: Gold accreditation, we have been awarded an 'Exemplar Employer' rating by Chwarae Teg’s Agile Nation 2 Business Programme, and we are proud to be ranked Disability Confident Leader status.

We welcome applications from individuals who consider themselves to have a disability.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, experienced individuals to provide employment support to those participants furthest from the labour market as part of our dynamic Engage to Change team.

Our Engage to Change programme provides supportive, high quality and focused services to young people aged between 16 -25, helping them achieve their full potential by gaining experience in the workplace and developing transferable skills. You will provide day to day leadership to a team of staff and help foster effective operational relationships with network agencies and funders.

You will actively engage with our participants through training and support, to ensure they are ready for vocational and job opportunities. You will achieve this through a mixture of one to one coaching, mentoring, group delivery, job search and employability support at various workplace locations.

This is a busy and varied role suitable which will require you to use all your proven skills and behaviours to provide robust and dedicated support to our participants. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to influence, persuade and listen to others effectively. You will be someone who can demonstrate flexibility and confidence in boosting people’s self-esteem and be able to demonstrate the following skills; working under pressure, meeting deadlines, strong problem solving and excellent customer service.

You will be versatile, focused and organised and have the ability to build a rapport with a diverse range of people to maximise their life opportunities. You will be an enthusiastic ‘go-getter’, approachable and adaptable, allowing you to succeed in meeting targets and exceeding them.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Understanding of the issues and needs of people with disabilities, health conditions and those at disadvantage.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to a wide range of communication and learning styles.

• Strong interpersonal skills, specifically around listening, questioning and building relationships.

• UK Driving Licence. • Strong team player with a positive and flexible approach to both work and

colleagues. • Ability to plan and organise workload to meet required targets and deadlines. • Experience of people development in an individual and group environment. • Maintaining consistent performance at a level above average demonstrating

quality and quantity. • Provision of accredited or non-accredited training and presentations to partners

and networks on a regular basis.

Please see the Job Description for a full list of responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week. Some flexible working may be required.

Closing Date: 16th August. We are running a rolling programme of recruitment. Please submit your CV as soon as possible to be included in the current round. We reserve the right to end the recruitment early if a suitable.

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

TO APPLY:

To apply for this role please submit a CV; suitable candidates will then be contacted and will be asked to complete a tailored supporting statement.

You can download an information pack from our website: www.elitesea.co.uk, alternatively email information@elitesea.co.uk or contact our Head Office on 01443 226664.

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Ymgynghorydd Cyflogaeth Gradd 3-5

YN GYFRIFOL I: Arweinydd Tîm/ Rheolwr Gweithrediadau

LLAWN AMSER: 37 Awr

CYFLOG: £20,355 - £24,000 y flwyddyn, yn dibynnu ar profiad

LLEOLIAD: Multiple roles available working across the following

counties: Rhondda Cynon Taf, Pen-y-Bont, Casnewydd

AMDANOM NI:

Mae ELITE Supported Employment yn sefydliad arbenigol sy'n galluogi unigolion ag anableddau neu'r rhai sydd o dan anfantais i gael gafael ar, cael a chynnal cyflogaeth â thâl trwy gefnogaeth briodol.

Mae ELITE yn dal achrediad Aur Buddsoddwyr mewn Pobl, rydym wedi derbyn gradd 'Cyflogwr Enghreifftiol’ gan Raglen Busnes Chwarae Teg Agile Nation 2, ac rydym yn falch o gael ein graddio fel Arweinydd Disability Confident.

Rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan unigolion sy'n ystyried eu hunain yn anabl.

PWRPAS CYFFREDINOL Y RÔL:

Rydym yn awyddus i recriwtio unigolion brwdfrydig a phrofiadol i ddarparu cymorth cyflogaeth i'r cyfranogwyr hynny sydd bellaf o'r farchnad lafur fel rhan o'n tîm Engage to Change deinamig.

Mae ein rhaglen Engage to Change yn darparu gwasanaethau cefnogol o ansawdd uchel i bobl ifanc rhwng 16 a 25 oed, gan eu helpu i gyflawni eu potensial llawn trwy ennill profiad yn y gweithle a datblygu sgiliau trosglwyddadwy. Byddwch yn darparu arweinyddiaeth o ddydd i ddydd i dîm o staff ac yn helpu i feithrin perthynas weithredol effeithiol gydag asiantaethau rhwydwaith ac arianwyr.

Byddwch yn ymgysylltu'n weithredol â'n cyfranogwyr trwy hyfforddiant a chefnogaeth, i sicrhau eu bod yn barod ar gyfer cyfleoedd galwedigaethol a chyfleoedd gwaith. Byddwch yn cyflawni hyn trwy gymysgedd o hyfforddiant un i un, mentora, cyflwyno i grwpiau, chwilio am swydd a chymorth cyflogadwyedd mewn gwahanol leoliadau yn y gweithle.

Mae hon yn rôl brysur ac amrywiol a fydd yn gofyn i chi ddefnyddio eich holl sgiliau ac ymddygiadau profedig i ddarparu cefnogaeth gadarn ac ymroddedig i'n cyfranogwyr. Byddwch yn gyfathrebwr ardderchog gyda'r gallu i ddylanwadu, darbwyllo a gwrando ar eraill yn effeithiol. Byddwch yn rhywun a all ddangos hyblygrwydd a hyder wrth hybu hunan-barch pobl a gallu dangos y sgiliau canlynol; gweithio dan bwysau, cwrdd â therfynau amser, datrys problemau a gwasanaeth cwsmer rhagorol.

Byddwch yn hyblyg, yn canolbwyntio ac yn drefnus ac yn gallu meithrin cydberthynas ag amrywiaeth o bobl i fanteisio i'r eithaf ar eu cyfleoedd bywyd. Byddwch yn frwdfrydig dros ben, yn hawdd siarad â chi ac yn hyblyg, gan ganiatáu i chi lwyddo i gyrraedd targedau a rhagori arnynt.

GOFYNION ALLWEDDOL:

• Dealltwriaeth o faterion ac anghenion pobl ag anableddau, cyflyrau iechyd a'r rhai sydd dan anfantais.

• Sgiliau cyfathrebu ardderchog gyda'r gallu i addasu i ystod eang o ddulliau cyfathrebu a dysgu.

• Sgiliau rhyngbersonol cryf, yn ymwneud yn benodol â gwrando, holi a meithrin cydberthnasau.

• Trwydded Yrru y DU.

• Chwaraewr tîm cryf gydag ymagwedd gadarnhaol a hyblyg tuag at waith a chydweithwyr.

• Y gallu i gynllunio a threfnu llwyth gwaith i gwrdd â thargedau a therfynau amser gofynnol.

• Profiad o ddatblygu pobl mewn amgylchedd unigol a grŵp.

• Cynnal perfformiad cyson ar lefel uwchlaw'r cyfartaledd gan ddangos ansawdd.

• Darparu hyfforddiant achrededig neu heb ei achredu a chyflwyniadau i bartneriaid a rhwydweithiau yn rheolaidd.

Gweler y Disgrifiad Swydd am restr lawn o gyfrifoldebau.

GWYBODAETH YCHWANEGOL:

Oriau Gwaith: 30 -37 awr yr wythnos. Efallai y bydd angen gweithio hyblyg.

Dyddiad cau: 19 Awst 2019

Mae'r rôl hon yn amodol ar wiriad DBS boddhaol.

I YMGEISIO:

I wneud cais am y swydd hon, cyflwynwch CV; yna cysylltir ag ymgeiswyr addas a gofynnir iddynt gwblhau datganiad ategol wedi'i deilwra.

Gallwch lawrlwytho pecyn gwybodaeth o'n gwefan: www.elitesea.co.uk, neu anfonwch ebost at information@elitesea.co.uk neu cysylltwch â'n Prif Swyddfa ar 01443 226664.

Contact usfor anapplication packEmployment Advisors

we'rehiring

01443 226664information@elitesea.co.ukwww.elitesea.co.uk Closing date:16th August 2019

ELITE are looking for EmploymentAdvisors to join our organisationas part of our Engage to Changeproject. We want to hear from you!

Salary: £17,000 - £24,000 paFull time - 37 hours

Based in ELITE Head office inLlantrisant or a local branch

Job Description JOB TITLE: Employment Advisor Grades 3 – 5 LOCATION: Any of ELITE Office bases and various locations throughout

South East and West and Mid Wales RESPONSIBLE TO: Operations Manager/Project/s Team Leader

PURPOSE OF JOB: To enable people with a range disabilities or health conditions (including vision loss and sight impairment) and those facing disadvantage to access, obtain and maintain paid employment through training and support in the workplace.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITITES Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

To take on jobseeker referrals for work and assess their preferences, skills and support needs with regards to employment utilising a range of methods.

X X X

To support, counsel and advise the jobseeker in relation to their pursuance of employment or in relation to employment issues.

X X X

To co-ordinate and deliver JobClub activities that includes the provision of a range of pre-employment interventions to support jobseekers with their quest for employment.

X X X

To teach both accredited and non-accredited training/courses for a range of employability programmes/workshops.

X X X

To liaise with employers and negotiate paid employment opportunities, work trial placements, or volunteering opportunities for an allocated caseload to meet the needs of the individual and targets.

X X X

To lead presentations to employers, partners and other groups to raise the profile of our services.

X X X

To be aware of welfare benefits issues and provide financial advice and guidance in relation to better off in work calculations.

X X X

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITITES Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

To co-ordinate all identified project activities in line with the needs of the funders of specified projects for example In Work Support, Access to Work and Supported Permitted Work applications.

X X X

To negotiate customer spend up to an agreed amount by Line Manager/Team Leader should this help move, sustain or advance a customer within their employment.

X X X

To monitor the progress and performance of the jobseeker/worker and keep appropriate records in line with the needs of our Funders with the aim to achieve sustainability in order to meet outcomes and compliance.

X X X

To maintain regular contact with the employer to ensure and assist the new worker to meet expectations, with the aim to achieve job sustainability in order to meet Project outcomes.

X X X

To liaise with the Charity’s Volunteer Co-ordinator to maximise volunteering opportunities for Volunteer Peer Mentors and Volunteer Mentors within the organisation and the co-ordination of their training activities.

X X X

Maintain consistent performance at a level above average demonstrating quality and targets.

X X

To carry out other long term specified agreed alternative duties within your existing role in line with the needs of the business and staff personal development for example:

X

• To lead and implement strategic activities in conjunction with the Employer Engagement Team to contribute to multiple successful job outcomes and contract performance on a continuous basis.

X

• To lead on the development, design, delivery and evaluation of a range of pre-employment training packages.

X

• To act as SPOC for an identified activity (either internal or external) on a long-term basis for example; ATW, Welfare Benefits, Named Database Superusers/Champion, Health and Safety Compliance, initial engagement/marketing of a service.

X

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITITES Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

• Provision of accredited or non-accredited internal staff training or external training to partners/networks on a regular basis.

X

• To lead in the role of Internal Verification for an identified awarding body and related units of learning /qualifications.

X

General Duties and Responsibilities

• To work flexible hours in various locations to meet individual requirements of the jobseeker/worker and job/placement.

• Manage your own time and prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met and targets achieved.

• Provide cover across the team as appropriate and when required.

• Recognise and work within the organisation’s quality system and standards, that encompass those of our funders

• To be aware of and adhere to the Safety at Work Act, Equality Legislation, GDPR and Safeguarding

• Contribute to Agency marketing activities to promote positive examples e.g. case studies.

• To work as a member of the team, taking part in regular supervisions, meetings and appropriate training.

• To conduct any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as required and in line with the needs of the business.

Statement This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies a level of responsibility at which they will be required to work. In the interests of effective working, the major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changing needs and circumstances. Such reviews and any consequential changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION: Employment Advisor Grade 3-5 Key: E – Essential, D - Desirable

Criteria Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 A full driving license and access to a vehicle. E E E Prepared to work flexible hours including Bank Holidays and weekends according to the needs of the job.

E E E

Understanding of the issues and needs of people with disabilities, health conditions and those at disadvantage.

E E E

Knowledge and experience of the barriers faced by disabled and disadvantaged long term unemployed people in accessing employment

E E E

Proven written and oral communication skills. E E E Ability to liaise with and negotiate paid employment opportunities E E E Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team E E E Good self organisation, planning, self-motivation and time management. Ability to work to deadlines

E E E

Good interpersonal skills. E E E 5 GCSE’s or equivalent or time served sector experience E E E Ability to assess and monitor and individual’s progress and keep accurate records

E E E

Good computer literacy skills (Word, Access, Excel, E-mail, Internet, PowerPoint).

E E E

Prepared to undertake training and professional development E E E Ability to represent the Organisation E E E Experience of delivering accredited and non-accredited training/vocational skills to the required standard to groups or individuals.

E E E

Experience of developing and leading presentations E E E Prepared to work in and undertake a range of job duties in different environments

E E E

Ability to support accredited and non-accredited vocational training materials and courses to the required standard of either groups or individuals

E E E

Knowledge of local employment market in Wales/locally E E E Experience of working with/ supporting people with disabilities in vocational opportunities

E E E

Knowledge of the benefit system E E E

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Criteria Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Experience of working in an employability environment e.g. Welfare to Work

E E E

Knowledge of Supported Employment and Supported Employment Techniques

D E E

The ability to speak and or write fluent Welsh D D D Compliance of Confidentiality and GDPR D D D Understanding and commitment to Health & Safety requirements.

D D D

Understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities Policy and Practice

D D D

Experience of industrial/commercial work environments. D D D

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INFORMATION ABOUT ELITE

Thank you for your interest in applying to ELITE Supported Employment. This document is intended to tell you more about the charity and what it is

like to work with us

OUR VISION

OUR MISSION

To enable vocational experiencesand/or paid employmentopportunities for people with adisability or those at adisadvantage.

To enable individuals withdisabilities or those at adisadvantage, to access, obtainand maintain paid employment viaappropriate support.

ELITE supports hundreds of people every year with vocational opportunities, training and employment through to independence. We believe that anyone can work, irrespective of their disability, given the

right training and support

LOCATIONSELITE Supported Employment was set up in Mid Glamorgan during 1994

to help adults with learning disabilities access and maintain paidemployment in their area. Over time, this has expanded to also meet theneeds of those who are disadvantaged and now we operate a range of

vocational services for people from the age of 16 to 65+ across thefollowing 16 counties in Wales.

Rhondda Cynon TaffCardiffVale of GlamorganSwanseaNeath/Port TalbotCarmarthenshirePowysPembrokeshire

CaerphillyCeredigionBridgendNewportMonmouthBlaenau GwentTorfaenMerthyr Tydfil

OUR OFFICES

Llantrisant

WORKING WITHINDIVIDUALS

ELITE Supported Employment operates within the model of SupportedEmployment. Individuals interested in working are referred to us by staff at their

Day Centre, Social Worker, Support Worker, teachers, specialist sources of referral or Disability Employment Advisors at their local job centre.

Following referral, our participants undergo a range of vocational assessments toenable effective and appropriate development planning of activities to help themachieve their employment goal. Participants are then job matched to vacancies,based on their choices, abilities and circumstances. It is therefore necessary for

ELITE to work closely with participants, their support system, family and carers priorto employment to obtain this knowledge through a carefully structured assessment

procedure

When an appropriate job has been identified individuals are given one-to-one support from ELITE's Employment Advisors. This support includes counselling

and support prior to interviews, accompanying individuals to interviews, specially tailored one to one training within a workplace and support with the

social aspect of the job. This support is maintained until a person is able to work independently. However, to ensure a job remains successful withdrawal of our training staff is very gradual and is gauged over a period of time, via structured

evaluation and consultation with their employer. All training is tailored to the individuals needs and is based on the principle of systematic instruction

ELITE needs to work closely with employers negotiating the individuals hours, pay,responsibilities and rights. Where necessary, our training staff enter the place ofwork prior to an individual entering employment to learn the job for themselves,understand the culture of the workplace and to allay concerns staff may have.

ELITE will also work with the specialised sections within the Department of Workand Pensions to obtain any help an individual may need ranging from equipment,

transport assistance to work or adaptations at a workplace

WORKING WITHEMPLOYERS

Work choices cover a whole range of employment, illustrated by the current jobs ELITE deals with including production, cleaning, animal care, retail and catering.

Real jobs a provided by different types of employers across the private, public and third sectors. Individuals work a variety of hours ranging from one hour a week to

forty hours a week. This employment includes weekends, evenings and rota systems or shift work.

When an individual obtains paid employment they are treated as any other

employee, working the same hours, paid the same rate of pay and working to the same quality standards.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for one of our vacancies please submit a CV toinformation@elitesea.co.uk or post to:

Recruitment

Unit 8Magden Park

GreenmeadowLlantrisant

RCTCF72 8XT

Suitable candidates may be asked to complete a tailored

supporting statement/application.

For further information please contact: Erika James, OfficeManager, on 01443 226664.