In Work Progression Employment Key Worker

An exciting new opportunity has arisen in the Stockport Council Economy, Work and Skills Service to be part of a new team approach to Work and Skills support. The In-Work Progression Key Worker posts will play a crucial role in supporting Stockport residents who are currently in low-income or insecure employment., The primary goal is to assist residents in progressing into better paid, more secure employment, either within their current employer or through new opportunities. The role involves providing holistic, personalised 1-1 support, including Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG), to help participants overcome barriers to career progression. As part of the team you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives.

Experience in employment support, adult education, or a related sector would be an advantage in working in these roles. However, in particular we are looking for people who have:

• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by individuals in low-income or insecure employment, and a commitment to social inclusion.
• Experience in delivering 1-1 support, including action planning and skills assessments, and working with partner services.
• Excellent communication (including IT skills) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate participants.
• Empathetic, patient, and committed to supporting individuals in achieving their full potential.
  
  Stockport is enjoying an exciting period of regeneration, seeing new developments and investment taking place, with Stockport Council a leading player in this. Stockport Council wants to ensure that as many of our residents as possible benefit from this economic growth, which is underpinned by the Stockport Economic Plan, setting out ambitions to 2030.
Economy, Work & Skills is a unique service within Stockport Council in that it combines support for residents and employers to grow local skills and economic prosperity. To support this, Stockport Council has received funding from Greater Manchester Combined Authority to enhance its offer, by helping to progress individuals into more secure, better paid and skilled employment. Stockport Council has an attractive Employee Benefits scheme, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible and hybrid working and an extensive employee discounts programme, and access to health and wellbeing services. At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We're keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify. Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed an interview if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria. Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme Privacy Notice Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce. We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.