Caia Park Partnership Ltd

CAIA PARK PARTNERSHIP LTD

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Provide one-to-one support to clients to assist them in overcoming their barriers to employment and gaining sustainable employment, which will include making referrals to appropriate organisations,

1. Interview clients one to one or in small groups

1. Conduct initial and ongoing assessment of clients’ vocational needs; implementing and adjusting work-based plans as necessary to support achievement of work and learning outcomes.

1. Develop and deliver a range of practical services to meet clients’ needs including career guidance, CV preparation, individual coping techniques or work coaching, and practical assistance in seeking and securing work/learning

1. Assist clients to draw up action plans for employment, education and training and supporting them to achieve these goals

1. Develop a thorough understanding of the accessibility and quality of services available to unemployed people, liaising with existing project partners and identifying new potential project partners.

1. Promote the Employment Support Project to clients, partner agencies and employers – establishing referral routes and employment opportunities.

1. Run small group sessions or larger presentations on all aspects of careers work and topics related to personal development and employment

1. Plan and organise careers fairs

1. Maintain up to date information on employment and labour market issues and local services, sharing this with team members on an ongoing basis.

1. Maintain accurate and up to date records of activity and outcomes in line with organisational requirements.

1. Effectively manage a caseload of clients; monitoring, reviewing and reporting activity and outcomes in line with organisational and project targets.

1. Contribute to the development of a service that is locally responsive and supports minority/disadvantaged communities.

1. To ensure that equality is integral to the Partnership’s work and to ensure that the needs of all marginalised groups are fully recognised in all aspects of its work

1. To take all necessary steps to be familiar with the Partnership’s Health and Safety Procedures, taking due regard for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues and visitors to the Partnership

1. To work within the policies and procedures of the Partnership

1. To work with other Partnership team members, to attend staff meetings, supervision, trustee meetings and other activities as appropriate

1. To produce a work plan, provide progress reports, and to undertake monitoring as required

1. To undertake training as appropriate

1. To maintain confidentiality at all times

1. To undertake other duties as required that are in line with the main duties and responsibilities of the post