Employment Co-ordinator (PO2)

Job Category : Education
Location : 332 Brixton Road, London Borough of Lambeth
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £20.06

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Please note this is working to deliver a ESF contract: full job title is employment coordinator (ESF caseworker)
Working as part of a newly established Opportunity Lambeth delivery team, the Employment Co-ordinator will play a crucial role in supporting Lambeth residents into employment, working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, partners, and employers, to provide access to high quality, sustainable employment and training opportunities.

This role requires a versatile and solution-focussed individual who is able to confidently engage with people at all levels, and from a range of backgrounds to develop creative solutions to unemployment.

• Support the delivery of Opportunity Lambeth employment and training initiatives through effective engagement of local people, and delivery of a personalised programme of employment support which meets the needs of Lambeth residents

• Demonstrate an empathy and understanding of the lived experience of individuals who face particular challenges in accessing (or progressing within) the labour market, working creatively to identify solutions and overcome barriers to employment

• Develop a strong network of internal and external partners, employers, and providers, to support the cohesive progression of residents who are unemployed or on low income into positive employment and training destinations

• Work with a range of employers and partners to develop innovative and engaging routeways into work, with a focus on ‘good jobs’ in key growth sectors that pay a Living Wage and support future career development

• Provide comprehensive recruitment support and job brokerage services for employers, including those with S106 or Responsible Procurement commitments, to maximise the benefits of borough investment and spend for local people

• Confidently promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the work, recognising and challenging discrimination and working to support the engagement and progression of marginalised groups of residents who are disproportionately affected by unemployment