APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED BY ST. ANDREWS RESOURCE CENTRE FOR THE
FOLLOWING POSITION.
EMPLOYMENT GUIDANCE OFFICER
ROLE PURPOSE
The Employment Guidance Officer is required to work as part of a staff
team implementing objectives and actions set out in the organisations
programme of work.
This is a front-line role delivering essential services to Local
employment service clients.
DUTIES OF THE ROLE
The role of the Employment Guidance officer is to provide clients with
a confidential, individual career path planning, guidance and
counselling service on a caseload basis.
* To develop and plan individual career path progression routes for
unemployed clients which having assessed the client?s current
employability status indicates concrete actions that need to be taken
to secure employment
* To effectively manage a DSP?s computerised client caseload
system to ensure that the appropriate tracking mechanisms are in place
with the LES and other systems as directed
* Maintain caseload records and build a case-study portfolio and
general statistical information
* Make appropriate referrals to agreed suitable programmes and
projects.
* Individually and as part of the LES Team, build well-grounded
networks into local agencies, to manage the realisation of the
progression route ensuring that the relevant agencies provide the
necessary progression steps
* As part of the LES Team and in conjunction with other staff
propose and on occasion provide inputs on innovative training to meet
client?s needs
* To provide an aftercare service to both clients and employers
* Generate progression reports on an agreed basis
PERSON SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS: The Employment Guidance Officer will be able to
demonstrate practical experience of employment and education issues
affecting individuals and communities. A relevant third level
qualification or at least 1 years? experience in a similar type role
is a minimum requirement.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE
* Must have experience of working directly with adults in an adult
guidance setting or related area
* Knowledge of labour market trends and opportunities
* Knowledge of education and training pathways to employment
* Experience in making effective referrals
* Experience in working with clients in a one-to-one setting
* A record of planning, achievement, and implementation
* Must demonstrate an understanding and commitment to social
inclusion and adult guidance practices
* Must have experience of establishing contact and developing
relationships with key stake holders including statutory bodies,
employers and other sector stakeholders
* In possession of excellent written and oral communication,
facilitation and presentation skills
* Computer literate in dealing with standard MS word and data
processing, spreadsheet and communication packages
YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL INCLUDE:
* application form (available on request)
* detailed cover letter
* CV
Further information and application form on request email: **Apply on
the website**
Please use ?Job Application? on the subject line.
Please note that the successful candidate will be recruited and will
be subject to ongoing appraisement and review. The position is funded
for **Apply on the website** and ongoing is subject to funding
availability.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday **Apply on the
website**th February **Apply on the website**.**Apply on the website**
noon
_ST. ANDREWS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER AND PART TIME / JOB
SHARING IS A POSSIBILITY._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
