Employment Officer | Preston | Full time

Salary 28142 - 32061 per annum 37 hours per week Permanent Full time

We are on the lookout for a proactive Employment Support Officer based at County Hall in Preston responsible for covering Preston and the surrounding areas with the flexibility to support additional locations in line with business needs. The role focuses on enabling 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 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 high-quality supports that respect individuals dignity in line with the principles of person-centred 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.

This role is an essential car users post.

For further information about the role or if you have any questions please contact Gaynor Askew on or Lydia Ferguson on .

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation 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.

This is an essential car user post and the post holder is expected to be able to drive and have a car at their disposal. However in certain circumstances consideration may be given to applicants who as a consequence of disability are unable to drive.

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.

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