Programme Officer
*Job Type: Temporary, Full-time
*Location: Oldham, OL1 1BE
*Duration: Rolling Contract
*Pay: £14.96 - £16.23 PAYE
*Working Hours: 9am till 5pm (Hybrid)
Oldham Council are seeking two Employment Support Officers to manage a caseload of clients and actively support their transition into meaningful employment, training, and work experience through the Get Oldham Working campaign. This role involves developing effective working relationships with clients, designing and delivering client interventions, and promoting the creation of opportunities within the Council.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Manage a caseload of clients and support their transition to employment, ensuring opportunities sourced are appropriate and beneficial.
*Develop effective working relationships with clients to best support their transition to employment.
*Design and deliver both group and one-to-one activities as part of client interventions, including initial assessments and inductions.
*Support the identification of individual learning needs of clients and plan training and other interventions as appropriate.
*Maintain a record of a client’s training, development activity, and other key discussions/interventions during their engagement.
*Provide support for the client in achieving sustainable personal progression.
*Identify opportunities for and facilitate presentations and information day activities in the promotion of the scheme.
*Promote the creation of opportunities within the Council through direct engagement with service managers.
*Actively seek employment and training opportunities by building and maintaining successful relationships with partners, stakeholders, and agencies.
*Contribute to the communication of the vision and values of the scheme and Council to a broad range of stakeholders.
*Act as an ambassador for the Council and the scheme, promoting excellent external relations by representing the Authority at local and national events as required.
*Provide advice, updates, and progress reports to various stakeholders to promote the objectives and maintain the performance of the programme.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Proven experience in employment support, career counselling, or a similar role.
*Strong ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
*Experience in designing and delivering training and development activities.
*Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
*Strong organisational and time management skills.
*Knowledge of the local employment market and relevant stakeholders is an advantage.
*This role requires a Basic DBS
If you are interested in this position, please apply using your latest CV!