Employment and Training Officer

Employment and Training Officer

Poplar HARCA is an award-winning housing and regeneration organisation with a national reputation for innovative urban and social regeneration.

They are looking for an Employment & Training Officer to join them in Poplar, London.

As an Employment & Training Officer, you will deliver employment and training related information, advice and guidance to clients to enable them to develop the skills and confidence to access work experience, training courses or Further Education.

You will proactively outreach at external locations and partner agencies to ensure high take up of opportunities offered through the Employment and Training Team. You will secure employment outcomes for clients through provision of IAG, job brokerage, training and complementary support. You will also engage with employers and partner agencies to secure job opportunities, apprenticeships and work experience placements and broker these for clients.

What you will need:

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• Proven track record or delivering employment and training related Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to unemployed people on a 1-2 or small group basis
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• Knowledge of welfare and employment related benefits
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• Experience of creating quality CVs, Supporting Statements and job applications
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• Ability to support clients with multiple and complex needs and an understanding of the barriers they face
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• Ability to coach and motivate clients
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Benefits:

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• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays and 3 extra days off between Christmas and the New Year
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• Health cash plan covering medical, dental, wellness and vision
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• Opportunity to join a pension scheme with generous employer contributions
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• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
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• Staff conferences & away days
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• Lunch & Learns to gain insights into different teams and projects
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• Eid Lunch & Summer BBQs
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• Fun evening and lunch time events for staff
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• Volunteering opportunities
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• Charity fundraising challenges
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• Wellbeing activities to support your health and happiness
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Due to the nature of this post, employment in this role is dependent on a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We’re looking for people to match our passion and help us make a difference. If you’re ready to collaborate, use your skills, and help transform our corner of east London, we want to hear from you!

Our reference: SE4224

Vacancy: Employment and Training Officer

Location: London, E14 6DA

Salary: £37,121-£39,302 pa (for 30 hours a week) + benefits

Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term contract for 2 years

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