Job Ref: 213260566

Date: 2021-02-26 16:45:59

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Keyworker

An exciting position has become available for full time Keyworker to join a friendly team based in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will earn £23,5000.

The successful candidate will work directly with unemployed and economically inactive participants by effectively delivering a holistic, personalised support service, which empowers participants with the self-belief, skills, motivation and confidence to enable them to progress into employment, self-employment or further training/education. The Keyworker will facilitate a range of employability and personal development interventions, via 1:1 and group-based learning and development sessions. They will provide participants with comprehensive initial diagnostic assessments, plan and deliver their learning & development, evaluate and measure their progress and impart guidance, knowledge and mentoring.

Role Requirements

Hold a recognised Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) qualification (minimum of Level 2 or above)
Previous experience of coaching, supporting and placing unemployed/ economically inactive people with multiple & complex needs into employment, self-employment or FE/Training
Previous experience of effective case management of participants, including the delivery of 1:1’s, IAG, diagnostics, action planning, reviewing progress and implementing appropriate employability & job search techniques
Ability to employ a high level of emotional intelligence (e.g. respect, empathy & compassion), when responding to the diverse needs of people on the programme
Ability to negotiate and agree ‘SMART’ objectives with participants, experienced in giving constructive feedback and able to positively transform negative behaviours
Knowledge and understanding of the local labour market, sector skills gaps, local employment & skills provision, specialist support networks, and education & training providers
Proven track record of meeting challenging contractual Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets, including the achievement of job and training outcomes
Previous experience of and the ability to devise and deliver engaging and meaningful learning activities and training workshops, within an employment and skills sector

Ability to screen, assess, diagnose and support participants with literacy, numeracy and/ or language needs
Possess excellent organisational and time management skills, prioritising and managing work according to deadlines and performance targets
ICT literate to intermediate level; Office 365, Database, Word, PowerPoint & Excel

Possess counselling skills or possess previous experience in an advisory, counselling role
Possess a passionate and positive outlook, with the ability to build rapport, empower, inspire, and enthuse disengaged participants
Possess high level communication, interpersonal and presentational skills and understands its importance in both participant relationships and teamwork
Role Responsibilities (not limited to)

To engage, build trust and maintain effective rapport with a caseload of participants
To design, manage and deliver a range of employability training modules/interventions to maximise participant learning and progression
To achieve contractual Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets including; quality assurance, equal opportunities & diversity, sustainable development, participant engagement, retention, training & qualification achievement, participant feedback, progression, and positive outcomes (employment, self-employment and education/training)

To develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the local labour market including extensive understanding of current benefits regimes and entitlements

To proactively motivate and support participants with their job search activities, implementing comprehensive job search tools to enable progression into employment and to work collaboratively with employer engagement teams
Company

Workpays is a well-respected training provider with multiple divisions, that supply training and supportive programmes to businesses, individuals and educational establishments. With regional offices in Derby, Droitwich, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Coventry, Leicester, Kettering and Wolverhampton, Workpays are perfectly placed to offer professional training and employability support across the whole of the Midlands.

Why should you apply?

To join a fantastic company
To become part of a great team
To showcase your knowledge and skill set
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Keywords: Keyworker, Coaching, Supporting, 1:1’s, IAG, Diagnostics, Action Planning, Reviewing Progress, Office 365, Database, Word, PowerPoint, Excel

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