Resident Engagement and Caseworker

We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Islington to assist with the appointment of a Resident Engagement and Caseworker on a 2.5-months contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 22.51- 30.09 per hour

Summary:

The Resident Engagement and Caseworker is a pivotal role within the Connect to Work team dedicated to creating a more equal Islington. The primary mission is to support residents in securing sustained quality paid employment through expert advice information and employer engagement. Operating under a person-centered approach the post holder manages a caseload of residentsoften those facing complex barriers to the labor marketensuring that paid employment remains the primary goal of every engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain effective relationships with Islington residents (18) through promotional activities and outreach focusing on those interested in specific employment sectors or those unable to find support elsewhere.
• Maintain a caseload of approximately 50 full-time equivalent (FTE) job-seeking residents providing medium-term support and maintaining contact after they have been placed in work.
• Act as a duty officer to provide advice and guidance to all incoming service inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records in the iWork customer management database and ensure compliance with GDPR and Health and Safety regulations.
• Contribute to the leaderships vision of an inclusive local economy by adopting creative solution-focused approaches to overcome employment obstacles.

Essentials:

• Proven experience working with individuals who face multiple and complex barriers to entering the labor market
• Experience supporting a diverse range of people including those requiring specialist advocacy or support.
• Experience working directly with employers to identify specific skills and requirements for various vacancies.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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