Section: Economic Development Jobs Enterpriseand Training
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed Term for 12 months(3 roles available)
This advert is open to both internal and externalapplicants.
Aboutus:
Weare a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working forStoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it’s about making,protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducinginequalities and improving independence for the people who live and workin thecity. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of thehighest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver ourcompelling vision.
Stoke-on-TrentCity Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and mostvaluable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for ourorganisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people areproud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded inan inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-qualityservices that our residents need.
Employmentand Skills Broker Youth Hub An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Stoke-on-TrentCity Council’s Jobs, Enterprise and Training (JET) service as an Employment andSkills Broker, dedicated to supporting delivery of our new Youth Hub.
Youwill work directly with a caseload of young people, providing personalisedemployment and skills support to help them identify their goals, overcomebarriers and progress into employment, apprenticeships, education or training.Working alongside DWP Work Coaches and a range of Youth Hub partners, you willbuild strong relationships with young people, develop individual pathwaystowards employment and connect them with the right opportunities and support.This could include job preparation, matching to vacancies, apprenticeships andtraining, work experience, employer introductions and ongoing support as theyprogress.
Akey part of the role will also be engaging local employers to identify anddevelop opportunities that meet the needs and aspirations of young people. Youwill support recruitment activity, arrange interviews and work experience, anddevelop bespoke solutions with employers and training providers. This reflectsthe wider Broker roles focus on securing employment, apprenticeships, trainingand work experience opportunities.
Weare looking for someone who can build trusted relationships with young people,including those facing significant barriers, while being confident engaging andinfluencing employers and partners. You will be proactive, organised andresults-focused, with a genuine commitment to helping young people achievesustainable progression.
Managea caseload of young people, providing tailored employment and skills support tohelp them progress into employment, apprenticeships, education or training
Buildeffective relationships with young people, identifying individual goals,barriers and support needs, and developing clear progression routes towardspositive outcomes
Engagewith local employers to identify vacancies, apprenticeships, work experienceand other opportunities, matching these to the needs and aspirations of youngpeople
Supportrecruitment activity including candidate preparation, vacancy matching, interviewarrangements and liaison with employers to maximise successful job outcomes
Workclosely with Youth Hub colleagues and partner organisations to ensure youngpeople can access joined-up employment, skills and wider support where needed
Contributeto the achievement of Youth Hub performance targets, maintaining accuraterecords and tracking participant progress, employer engagement and outcomes
AboutYou:
Experienceof supporting young people or jobseekers, including those facing barriers toemployment, to progress into work, apprenticeships, education or training
Abilityto build trusted and effective relationships with young people, providingencouragement, challenge and practical support to help them achieve positiveoutcomes
Goodknowledge of recruitment processes, employment and skills provision, trainingopportunities and the needs of employers
Experienceof engaging with employers and developing opportunities such as vacancies, workexperience, apprenticeships and bespoke recruitment solutions
Excellentcommunication, interpersonal, influencing and networking skills, with the abilityto work effectively with a wide range of partners and professionals
Aproactive, organised and results-focused approach, with the ability to manage avaried caseload, meet targets and maintain accurate records of activity andoutcomes
Whatwe offer:
Acompetitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
Hybridand flexible working options
Anexcellent local authority benefits pension scheme
Professionaldevelopment through learning opportunities, regular training sessions andapprenticeship and management schemes
Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here
Pre-EmploymentChecks:
Any offerof employment will be subject to the successful completion of requiredpre-employment checks. These may include:
Right toWork in the UK
Proof ofaddress
Satisfactoryreferences
OccupationalHealth Clearance
Evidence ofprofessionalqualifications or registrations
DBS check atthe appropriate level (if applicable for the role)
The Council will not acceptany speculative CVs from employment agencies.
No agency terms andconditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.
Anyunsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as theproperty of the Council.
We arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young peopleand vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to sharethis commitment. This position is exemptunder the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicantwill be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and BarringService (DBS).
Please notethat if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within theorganisation applies for this vacancy their application will receivepriority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council,we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we wantour workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of allbackgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially thosefrom underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply ifthey don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and youthink you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We areproud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplacewhere everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
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