People Hub Connector

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly People Hub

Cornwall Council and the Council of the Isles of Scilly have successfully secured new funding from the UK Governmentin order tosupport 3100localresidentsover the next 4 from theUK Governments newConnect to Work programme; part of the nationalGet Britain Working willbenefitour residents andtransformindividual lives.

The support will be delivered throughCornwall CouncilsPeople Hubteam which is part of the Economy Regeneration and Assets Service.

The Role

The People Hub is recruiting a full timeConnectorto join Connectorwillbe the principal means of directCornwall Councildeliveryfor the Connect to Work programme;primarilysupportingresidentsface to face in addition toby phoneor emailin order that sustainable employment outcomes can be realised.

The Connector will:

• Manage a caseload of approximately 25 residents;predominantly thoseseeking employment but will also include some who are in a job but at risk of falling out of work due to ill health.
• Work to gain a comprehensive understanding of the needs and goals of residents supported coordinate interventionsmonitorprogress and be a guide and mentor so that residentsare able toachieve their employment related goals.
• DeliveracomprehensiveInformation Advice and Guidance (IAG)process using SMART principles to measure progressandin order torealise goals associated with employment and skills; e.g. training or work.
• Adhere to the nationally recognised Individual Placement and Support (IPS) IAG model to ensure quality interventions and that a minimum of 50% of all residents supported achieve first employment earnings.
• Maintainacomprehensiveknowledgeoftherangeofpotentialemployment andskills offerings available to clients so thatappropriate referralscan be made.
• Co-ordinateinterventions(e.g. training work placements funding travelcostsor childcare)andtosupportthemonitoringofeligibleresidentsdevelopment/growth journey over an extendedperiod of time.

This position will be subject to a criminal record disclosure check.

Working Pattern:

This is a flexible hybrid role with travel tomeet residents at Cornwall Council and other publicsites asrequired.

Whatyoullneed to succeed:

Youreambitiousempatheticand motivatedto make a difference to individual lives by providingaccurateand meaningful adviceguidanceand happenby being proactive in supporting those who are seeking direction and support.

You thrive inidentifyingopportunities that will help secure employment or infacilitatinginterventions for someone tomaintainwork where there is a health condition.

Youdontpre judgean individual andseekto get to know the person their skills gapsbarriersand goalsso that the most relevant andappropriate supportcan be provided.

Above all youcare about the individuals supported and want the best outcome and to help transform lives.

You bring:

• Strong experience insupporting others and progressing individuals into employment;
• Ability to build trustand confidence;
• Effective early identification of barriers to achieving goals and coordinating interventions to overcome them;
• Aproactive and innovativemindsetin order toprogress eligible residents into employment.

If you love connectingwithpeopleshapingand transforming lives andmaking adifferenceinhelping individuals goals be realisedthis role is your perfect next step.

Whatyoullget in return:

Cornwall Councils ambition is to be an employer of choice a high performingCounciland a learning organisation. We committo providing a reward and benefits package to attract motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.

Our core employee rewards and benefits include:

• a competitive salary;
• a defined benefit pension scheme based on your career average earnings. This includes theoptionfor extra voluntary contributions;
• a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential topurchaseadditionalleave;
• anational award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme;
• employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.

Additional Information:

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

The full role profile is attached here

For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact: Emma Robinson (Hub Services Lead)or Anthony Vage (People Hub Commissioning Manager)

Application Process

Please attach a supporting statement to your application you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstratewhy you are suitable against each of the points marked as Application on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here The application process.

Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have beensubmitted please contactif you have any queries or requireassistancewith your application.

Existingemployees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.