AddressThis is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
- Job Title: Job Broker (IPS)
- Job Location: Adult Education Service
- Salary: £27,803 - £30,296 per annum
- Hours per Week: 37.00
- Contract Type: Fixed Term
- Duration: Two years
- Closing Date: 25/02/2024
- Job Requisition Number: 8313
- This post is not open to job share
About The Team & Role
Gloucestershire Employment and Skills Hub has been created to provide a central source of information and support for residents and businesses. The aim is to help residents access learning and work opportunities, as well help employers get the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles. We are a team of dedicated professionals who thrive on helping people to achieve their learning and employment aspirations.
The role of the Job Broker is to provide advice, guidance and 1:1 support for people recovering from drug and/or alcohol addiction who require support to move into employment through accessing the new Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Drugs and Alcohol Service.
About You
You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to develop a range of close links with partnerships; including other GCC teams, welfare to work providers and employers; with the aim of increasing skills base, knowledge and the opportunities available.
You must be customer focused and ideally have knowledge of working with people who have barriers to accessing the labour market, employment policies, procedures and welfare services; including the ability to develop your understanding of local labour-market demographics; enabling you to work with local employers to match their needs to the abilities of individuals.
If you meet the criteria and are enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to build effective relationships, then apply today. This is a fantastic opportunity to positively contribute to maximising independence of people in the community; through offering guidance and support.
We offer a supportive, well-established team environment and regular ongoing training and supervision.
About Us
25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
Membership of a Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounts at a number of major supermarket chains and high street retailers
Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision and informal support
Access to mandatory training
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
Cycle to Work scheme
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network
How to apply
If you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference, please submit an application and personal statement by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Vikki Walters - vikki.walters@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Closing Date 25th February 2024
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email and invited to interview week commencing 4th March 2024
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-
Job Profile - Job Broker
This Position is subject to a DBS check.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.
