Construction Work and Skills Broker – In Work Support
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Position Overview & Specifications
About this job
Our well established and highly regarded Employment and Skills service is looking for someone with excellent knowledge and experience of supporting a wide variety of residents into construction based sustainable employment with a proven track record in the welfare to work industry. We would particular welcome applications from those that have experience of in work support the construction sector and placing candidates in roles based within it. We need someone who has a creative approach to solving problems and developing innovative ways of responding to complex barriers.
You will be working across the network of Work and Skills locations, building good relationships with your colleagues and understanding residents needs whilst engaging with some of the hardest to reach groups.
You will not be afraid of working in a fast paced, target driven environment that has ever changing priorities to coincide with local government and externally funded requirements. Experience of working to meet all stages of project delivery including providing comprehensive IAG, complying with specific project eligibility and quality standards requirements and offering extensive in work support once placed.
A high level of IT is a must along with the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to a variety of duties.
Re-applying for posts
Applicants who have not been shortlisted or who are unsuccessful at interview cannot reapply for the same job if it’s within 6 months of the first advert – for further information please refer to our Jobs and Career Page - ‘Working for us and Information for Applicants’ on our website.
Special requirements for this post
- Please complete your application form in full and attach an updated CV as this will be taken into consideration as part of your application.
- To ensure the best chance of being shortlisted, please ensure you address each criterion in the Person Specification in your Personal Statement that is assessed by application.
- PLEASE NOTE: If the position requires proof of qualifications, please ensure these have been uploaded within the attachments part of your application. Additionally, please be aware that you are responsible for uploading Naric/UK ENIC transcripts for any certificates obtained overseas
- Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and vulnerable adults.
About you
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who shares the Council's core values:
Deliver the best outcomes for residents whenever we can.
Respond to residents’ needs in a helpful and friendly way.
Inspire others and ourselves to achieve their best.
Value residents when making decisions.
Engage with residents and colleagues in the best way we can.
About us
Work and Skills is made up of, The Adult College and Employment and Skills.
This role sits within Employment & Skills team.
We are passionate about lifelong learning and community engagement. We provide an excellent, safe and supportive working environment with high levels of achievement. The Adult College and Employment teams strongly believe that everyone deserves a second chance so that no one is left behind whatever their life situation.
We believe that one of the best ways of helping and empowering our residents and learners is to support them to help themselves through developing their skills and confidence, whatever their starting point. Our Residents and learners are supported by qualified teaching, support, and work teams to help you to unlock their talent and fulfil their potential.
The Adult College of Barking and Dagenham is the Local Authority’s leading provider of adult and community learning, graded “Good” by Ofsted in December 2016, and offering a wide variety of accredited and non-accredited courses from Pre-entry to Level 3.
The Employment and Skills service is well established and successful, with full Matrix accreditation Come and join the team and start making a real difference today.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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