OverviewSalary: £30,197-£32,000 per annumLocation: ThurrockHours: Full time, 37 hours a week, Monday - Thursday 08:30am - 16:30pm, Friday 08:30am - 16:00pm. Flexibility working outside of the core hours is required, including evenings and weekends. Contract: Fixed-term (2 years).

Do you have experience of working in an employment supportive role? Do you want to be part of a new initiative supporting people every day? ECL is working on behalf of Essex County Council to deliver "Connect to Work" for people who face additional barriers to employment, as part of the Government''s new "Get Britain Working" initiative.

The Connect to Work Employment Consultant will provide end-to-end support for individuals seeking employment, including vocational profiling, job matching and in-work support. You take a person-centred approach to ensure individuals are matched to job roles based on skills and experience. You''ll use your initiative, outstanding communication skills, and pro-active problem-solving ability to ensure successful employment outcomes are delivered and that contractual targets are met.

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end support for individuals seeking employment, including vocational profiling, job matching and in-work support.

Take a person-centred approach to ensure individuals are matched to job roles based on skills and experience.

Use initiative, outstanding communication skills, and pro-active problem-solving to ensure successful employment outcomes are delivered and contractual targets are met.

Qualifications

A full and valid driving licence with own vehicle to travel.

Experience of delivering to an employment service contract.

Experience working in a target-driven environment in line with KPIs.

To hold, or be working towards, a Supported Employment Diploma Level 3 (or equivalent).

Experience of directly supporting individuals into employment.

Adaptable communication skills to work with both jobseekers and employers.

Benefits

45p paid per mile tax-free

Up to 32 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays)

Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support

Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications

Annual salary reviews

Annual performance-related bonus

Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL

Company pension - Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - ECL contributes up to 6%

Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL

Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards

Enhanced employee referral program - earn up to £1500 for referring a friend

Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

Access to Blue Light Card

Mental health first aiders in every service

Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role

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