No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool (Hybrid)
Temporary, Flexible hours, Full time
Enhanced DBS check required
£31,142 - £32,983
35 hours
This contract is fixed term until 30 September 2025, there may be a possibility for extention which is subject to funding.
Please note that there are multiple positions available for this role, with options to work throughout either Wirral or Halton areas.
About the role:
Households into Work is a unique and innovative programme of support for people living across the Liverpool City Region, who because of their circumstances have difficulty finding and sustaining employment.
As a member of the Combined Authority’s Households into Work team you will support workless households by co-designing, coordinating and delivering bespoke support packages which will enable clients to prepare for and sustain employment and/or achieve other positive progression outcomes.
Your base will be our No 1 Mann Island office, but due to the nature of the position you will work within either the wider Wirral or Halton areas. Moreover, the organisation reserves the right to ask staff to cover any other Local Authority area within the Liverpool City Region should business need arise.
These posts are being advertised as Fixed Term in line with current Households into Work funding.
To find out more information or for an informal chat about the role please contact:
Steve Lavin (07554 228 526 / steven.lavin@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk)
Interview date: Wednesday 9th October 2024
About the person
We are looking for a dedicated professional with a track record of providing information, advice and guidance, to support people with a range of complex barriers into employment.
You will have experience of identifying support needs with clients and signposting or referring to specialist agencies where appropriate and skilled in working collaboratively with external partners.
You will have experience of helping people overcome diverse and often complex issues which are preventing them from securing or even considering employment.
An organised and motivated professional with an ability to manage their own workload would also be ideal for this extremely rewarding role.
If you think you match the job description and our values then click on the link to apply, indicating how you meet the person specification.
About the organisation
The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.
The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.
Staff benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
- Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
- Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
- Flexible and hybrid working
- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
- Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
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