Job summary

Care Plus Group Employability Service have two strands of delivery, Employability and Supported Employment.

Both strands support the worklessness agenda of Northern Lincolnshire, delivering a holistic approach to supporting unemployed people on a pathway to sustainable employment. They deliver various employability initiatives including voluntary work-based learning, pre apprenticeships, apprenticeships and intermediate labour market opportunities. They aim to empower local people to become socially included within their communities, whilst also breaking down barriers to employment.

Supported Employment is a work-based employment team that provides a flexible service based on individual needs. Supported Employment supports people with learning and physical disabilities to access employment in both paid and voluntary work by partnership working with other organisations and employers within the public, private and third sector

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

Employability Support Officer

Val Waterhouse Centre, Grimsby

37.5 hours per week

Fixed term until 21/06/2027

Salary Range 4 £27,288 - £29,112 per annum - you will be appointed on a fixed salary point within the range

This is an exciting and rewarding role which involves supporting disadvantaged people such as the long term unemployed, people with learning and physical disabilities, lone parents and those experiencing mental health issues to access employment and training.

You will assist in developing the Employability voluntary project, apprenticeship scheme, work experience, Intermediate Labour Market project and any other Employability related projects, ensuring participants are supported along the correct pathway tailored to their individual needs.

For this role it is essential that you:

Hold Level 3 in Advice and Guidance or equivalent

Can demonstrate specialist knowledge and understanding in the delivery of employment initiatives, including Employability and apprenticeships

Have 2 years experience and knowledge of work-based education and training OR equivalent experience in working with a range of people with barriers to employment, e.g. lone parents, long term unemployed and those with mental health and physical disabilities

Have effective communication and organisational skills

Have effective customer care skills

If you would like the opportunity to work within a vibrant department this could be the role for you!

About us

Care Plus Group (CPG) is an employee-owned Community Benefit Society dedicated to improving health, wellbeing and independence for the communities we serve. Providing a diverse range of services including community nursing, urgent care, primary care, rehabilitation, adult social care, learning disability, specialist support services, and event medical services, CPG supports people at every stage of their health and care journey. As a socially responsible organisation, we combineacommercially minded approach with a compassionate heart,ensuring we remain financially sustainable whilst always prioritising the needs of the people and communities who rely on us.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.