JOB OVERVIEW

The successful candidate will cover the Leicester &Leicestershire area and will be responsible for employer engagement; sourcing new employers to work with and new vacancies. They will also support with delivery of tailored Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) sessions, stakeholder engagement, and delivering on-site unaccredited support sessions.
Due to the nature of the role and it being regional, it is essential that you own a full UK driving licence and also have access to your own vehicle.

• Work with other colleagues to understand participant requirements on scheme with Workpays
• Research local areas and labour markets to source vacancies for participants
• Communicate and engage with employers onto contracts on behalf of Workpays
• To put in place necessary documentation and tracking mechanisms to manage activities
• To follow the guidance supplied by DWP in relation to eligibility and delivery
• Support with engagement days fby placing people into appropriate courses and IAG sessions
• Support our participants with guided application sessions
• Create, develop, and deliver IAG sessions and workshops to support participants, covering topics such as: CV writing, interview techniques, mock interviews, building confidence and motivation
• Provide feedback to colleagues on participant interaction and support provided and maintain up-to-date records of activities conducted
• Provide tailored on-site support to participants to enable them to move closer to the job market
• Communicate regularly with participants to ensure high attendance in group sessions, including through phone calls, messages, emails, and letters
• Create materials for participants to continue their learning outside of support sessions
• Gather feedback on each support session to ensure continuous improvement

General:

• Maintain an awareness of and actively follow and promote Company policies, including, but not limited to, Safer Recruitment, Data Protection, Information Security, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and Prevent
• Undertake any training as required by Company policy and take responsibility for professional development
• Work to minimise our operational impacts on the environment
• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager

This is not an exhaustive list of tasks; the employee will be asked to undertake other ad hoc tasks relevant to the scope and purpose of this role. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post, and as duties and responsibilities change/develop, the job description will be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post-holder.
Please note: The successful candidate must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (Childrens Barred list) and Adult.