Employment Support
Employment Advisor for Ex-offenders Permanent
Our client is a not-for-profit organisation that works within a number of areas to improve society, such as Justice, Education and Employment. They deliver an exciting contract which aims to help ex-offenders to re-integrate back into society and stop them from offending. Working as a part of network of providers, your role will be to work with a caseload of approx 35 ex-offenders to help them achieve training, education or employment opportunities.
You will be handed over clients upon release from partner providers who have been preparing them for reintegrating back into society. You will meet with your clients, and after assessing their situation, put in place milestones for them to move towards employment or education. You will meet with clients on a regular basis, each time assisting them with employment support, job searching and breaking down their barriers to employment. You will work closely with the employer engagement team to move people into sustainable, realistic employment. Taking on board their needs, you may also refer them to partner support providers as needed (i.e. substance misuse or specific mentoring).
To apply for this role, it is essential that you have either A) worked within the employment and training sector supporting people who are furthest from the job market – Ideally you will have worked with ex-offenders. OR B) A degree in Criminology (or similar) and a genuine interest in working with this client group.
This is an exceptional company to work for and encourage career development. They offer 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and a diverse benefits package.
Please note: you will be working in the community, therefore for this role – you need to be flexible to travel. The salary scale is from £22,000 – £27,000 (starting salary tends to start at £22,913)
Interviews are on 3rd March 2020
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