Purpose of the job SEQF Employment Adviser
• Support those who have been out of work for longer periods who might need
extra help to move back into employment. The BBE employability team will
break down employment barriers that could be holding people back from finding
work.
• As an Employment Advisor working on externally funded employability
programmes, you will work with adult job seekers who are preparing to move
into employment, helping them to identify and address the barriers that make
this difficult by providing exemplary case management, including support, advice,
advocacy and signposting to relevant services
• You will provide information, advice and guidance and develop and maintain an
action plan with each job seeker. You will agree a range of activities with the job
seeker to enable and inspire them to achieve sustained employment alongside
non-employment progression measures, including improving wellbeing, self-confidence and level of independence.
• Where a contract requires, you will deliver support by using both models of
Supported Employment; Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Supported
Employment Quality Framework (SEQF).
• You will work in partnership with a wide variety of local agencies, partners,
employers and colleagues within the team to provide the best support to
individuals
Other Information
Principal accountabilities
Implementation
• To manage a high volume or complex caseload and deliver the job search process for
new and existing clients to support them into sustainable employment ensuring that
appropriate evidence is captured.
• To support and motivate clients in their job search activities including, benefits and
economic assessments developing realistic individual action plans relating to work and
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pre-employment training and offering a range of job search support courses that may
increase employability.
• To support local recruitment needs including jobs fairs, employer open days, outreach
events, redundancy projects delivered on and off-site.
• To deliver employability support under the IPS and SEQF models to both clients and
employers adhering to the Fidelity Scales as set within the Fidelity Assurance System and
working to the ‘place and train’ model to ensure clients job start needs are met.
• To organise and co-ordinate employment interviews and referrals for training as
necessary to help individuals access sustainable employment.
• To develop and maintain understanding of Government initiatives around supporting
disengaged, socially and economically excluded clients in order to work with colleagues
to develop appropriate and effective support to meet Government objectives.
• To develop and deliver workshops covering a range of areas including introduction to the
service, CV preparation and maintenance, interview techniques, completing application
forms, job clubs and other thematic workshops.
• To work with clients to develop and update their CVs and personal statements to
support the job application process and make employer introductions through employer
engagement, and support at interview/starting work where appropriate.
• Ensure all paperwork is understood and completed by clients, maintain client files, track
activity, monitor and update systems. To audit and monitor client records to ensure
accurate tracking and monitoring of client progress, timescales, review dates and specific
outcomes including interviews attended and job outputs and sustainability.
• To produce weekly reports on caseload, achievement of outcomes and maintain the
correct level of audit material to be able to substantiate reports and evidence claims.
• To protect the personal data to which you will have access in line with GDPR and other
relevant legislation.
• To meet set performance targets, continually develop a high level of current industry
knowledge and maintain appropriate internal relationships to ensure clients receive the
highest level of support.
Organisational Control and Development
• To keep under review and develop the structures, procedures and working methods for
which the post holder is responsible to ensure an integrated, effective and efficient
approach to the delivery of services.
• To ensure that working practices and processes are developed that maximise the use of
new and developing technology to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services to
residents.
Personal Effectiveness
• To deal promptly with all matters requiring the post holder’s personal attention.
• To be fully conversant with relevant statutory provisions and the Council’s constitution,
processes and procedures; to develop the full range of professional skills and
knowledge to satisfy the requirements of the post.
• To establish and develop effective working relationships and productive partnerships
with all the relevant partners.
• To support occasional out of hours working relating to clients starting work and to
support departmental key employability events.
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All staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and supporting the
Council's policies and procedures for safeguarding. You should ensure that you carry out your
duties and work at all times in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service us.
To find out more information or to apply, please email: Maria.Marshall@bexley.gov.uk