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CCP - Caring for Communities and People
Recruitment Team
340 High Street
Cheltenham
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Tel: 0300 365 8999
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Employment Support Worker
Gloucestershire
Benefits
- Holiday that increases with your length of service (up to 30 days, plus bank holidays)
- Enhanced pension and sickness pay
- Life insurance
- Access to health and wellbeing services
- A benefits platform offering discounts on holiday, gym memberships, supermarket shopping and more
Department: Community Wellbeing Service
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Passionate about helping young people take up Training and Employment opportunities?
We are looking for an Employment Support Worker (Internally known as a Specialist Employability Support Worker) who will tailor 1-2-1 employability support to help young people better prepare for the uptake of training and employment opportunities.
Someone to help improve opportunities for diverse groups and females; and tackle poverty through education, removing barriers and improving access.
The aim is to support care leavers and homeless young people living in CCP’s supported accommodation in Gloucestershire (Cheltenham, Stroud, Gloucester and Lydney - Forest of Dean) through an employability and social inclusion programme.
You will be experienced and have the specialised skills to enable young people to be better prepared for work.
The role will include
- Personal action planning and development.
- Training.
- Strengths-based skills.
- Mentoring.
- Work experience opportunities.
- Referrals to other relevant agencies.
- Tracking of personal milestones and outcomes.
You will be required to travel within your designated area of work, therefore a full driver’s licence and your own transport are essential.
You'll be set up so you can do a mix of home working and in your locality office.
About Us
Established in 1989, CCP is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.
What We Offer
At CCP, you're not simply entering a workplace; you're immersing yourself in an exceptional and nurturing environment. Our unwavering commitment to your growth is evident in our meticulously designed, personalised training pathways aimed at propelling your career to new heights. Join a community of seasoned professionals who are genuinely excited about supporting your progress. Make the transformative choice for your career—choose CCP.
Why join us?
25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^
Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution)
Enhanced sick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)
Life Assurance cover (3 times your annual salary in the event of your death)
Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts
Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.
Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.
We make an Impact, check our latest report
(Benefits are for contracted staff only not bank workers)
Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?
We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:
Show gratitude and appreciation of others.
Demonstrate personal and professional pride.
Integrity is everything.
Reflect and learn.
Continuous improvement.
Take your best self wherever you go.
How to Apply
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click Apply Now to start your journey with CCP.
Position: Specialist Employability Support Worker (Job ID 847)
Hours: 37.5 hours a week (9-5pm Monday - Friday)
Contract: Fixed term contract until 26th May 2025
Location: Gloucestershire
Pay: £23,800 per year - Band B
Closing Date: 11:59pm Monday 19th May 2024 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.
CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.
Please review the attached job attachments for further insights.
Salary: £23,800 per year - Band B
Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours a week 9-5 Monday-Friday. Fixed term contract until 26th May 2025
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