Job Description

Contract Type

: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months

Contract Reason

: Subject to funding

Secondment Opportunity:

Permanent employees are encouraged to apply and will be supported as part of our workforce development commitment

Salary:

Grade F. SCP 17 30,060 - SCP 22 32,654

Hours Per Week:

36hours

Base Location:

Tameside One, Ashton-under-Lyne

Assessment Date

: Week Commencing 6th May 2025

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Routes to Work service to support residents with disabilities to transition into paid employment. You will complete vocational profiling, job matching, marketing, training and monitoring with a package of support utilising Access to Work, if required.


As Employment Officer you will be part of a growing team making a real difference to people's lives. We are looking for passionate, and committed individuals who are able to engage with residents in addition to working in partnership with Parent/Carers, and Businesses that support young people such as Careers Guidance, Leaving Care Team, JCP and our post 16 education providers.

About You

A passionate and tenacious individual who is positive about inclusion for all in the workplace, you will work with residents and businesses to foster positive working relationships and achieve paid employment outcomes.


You will have a strong knowledge of Supported Employment & Training in Systematic Instruction.


Ensuring accurate record keeping at all times.

About Us

At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities.


We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything that we do. How we do things are just as important as what we do.


Our employees' skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be.


This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.


This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.


Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.


We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.


Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here


We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please click here for more information on our guaranteed assessment scheme.


For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager on 07970 753823 or joanne.spurgeon@tameside.gov.uk

Reference Number

: 000858