Contract to start ASAP

Duration: 12 weeks with a possible extension.

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting Mentors to help move their participants closer towards employment using a variety of techniques, including collaborative conversations, individual coaching and personal support, building on positive relationships and developing effective processes.

Responsibility to work in a person centered way; adaptable to the needs of the participants and to work closely with them to address specific barriers, as identified by the mentors that are preventing them from gaining employment.

To work closely with the Employment & Skills Mentor to create momentum for participant change using collaborative communication skills to communicate both acceptance and empathy in order to provide the agreed support at the right time.

Engage with participants in 'What Matters' conversations and feedback relevant information to the mentor to ensure that all relevant support is accessed and available to the citizen.

Organize and provide group sessions tailored to the needs of the participants who have signed up to Working Denbighshire supporting them to build their confidence and motivation whilst on their journey towards education, employment and training.

Support individuals to address broad barriers to work by providing information, advice and guidance regarding the support available and by supporting participants to achieve their goals on their action plans as agreed with the mentor.

Identify any risks to inform the completion of risk assessments and risk management plans ,as appropriate, in collaboration with members of the Employment & Skills Mentors and other members of the Working Denbighshire Team.

Provide regular progress reports to include participant stories to the Mentors to promote the impact of the support provided through Working Denbighshire.

Maintain detailed records of work in accordance with the Working Denbighshire monitoring framework and necessary data requirements of UK and Welsh Government, DCC an any other relevant funding bodies.

Always maintain a confidential service that ensures that all personal data is effectively protected and handled, within locally agreed Information Sharing Protocol and relevant data protection law.

Identify any operational risks aligned to the Working Denbighshire safe system of work and complete risk assessments and risk management plans and report to your line manager as appropriate.

Work within the provisions of DCC policies ensuring full compliance with financial regulations, including abiding by and implementing DCC Equal Opportunities policy, Health and Safety regulations, all Lone Working and Safeguarding procedures in all aspects of project delivery.

Participate with colleagues as part of the wider Working Denbighshire team to take collective responsibility for representing and promoting Working Denbighshire and achieving its targets and ambitions.

Carry out other tasks and responsibilities of a similar nature as determined from time to time by the manager in relation to the smooth running of the service including providing temporary cover as necessary and appropriate.

Driving licence

Disclaimer: On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify iWork Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.

OR25709-03-26