Employment Officer Disability Employment Support Service Lancaster Morecambe Full time
Employment Officer Disability Employment Support Service Lancaster Morecambe Full time
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Job Description
Salaryper annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Lancaster and Morecambe
International Sponsorship this role isnotopento international sponsorship
We are on the lookout for a proactive Employment Support Officer based in Lancaster/Morecambe to enable individuals with disabilities to find and maintain meaningful paid employment.
As an Employment Support Officer your responsibilities will include:
- Offering guidance and support related to employment to individuals with disabilities such as job hunting and workplace assistance when necessary.
- Upholding systems in line with contractual commitments to the required standard for instance electronic records.
- Adhering to service standards and managing a working caseload as directed by your supervisor.
- Working towards and achieving set targets as dictated by contractual obligations which will involve negotiating and securing paid employment opportunities with the local labour market.
- Upholding the ethos and values of the service which provides highquality supports that respect individuals dignity in line with the principles of personcentred practice.
- Collaborating with local employers to negotiate reasonable adjustments risk assessments and job roles to support individuals with disabilities.
- Promoting the service to local employers and continuing to maintain their engagement.
This role is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities helping them to secure meaningful employment and thrive in their roles. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual who shares our commitment to improving lives.
When applying for this position please include a personal statement on how you meet the requirement of the person specification.
For a further discussion about the role or if you have any questions please dont hesitate to call Lydia Ferguson on.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.
The post you are applying for is covered by theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013. If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
Job Description & Person Specification
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
