Overview
Strategic Employment Support – LEAH – Fixed Term
This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
- Job Title: Strategic Employment Support – LEAH
- Job Location: Adult Education Service
- Salary: £32,115 – £35,235 per annum
- Hours per Week: 37.00
- Contract Type: Fixed Term
- Duration: One year
- Closing Date: 30/04/2025
- Job Requisition Number: 11189
- This post is not open to job share
About the Role
Gloucestershire Employment and Skills Hub has been created to provide a central source of information and support for residents and businesses. The aim is to help residents access learning and work opportunities, as well help employers get the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles. We are a team of dedicated professionals who thrive on helping people to achieve their learning and employment aspirations.
LEAH – Linking Health and Employment
The role of Strategic Employment Support – LEAH is to address health inequalities that exist for people who are at risk of long-term unemployment or economic inactivity by establishing pathways for people accessing clinical support/interventions, and others whose health conditions or disability presents a barrier to them accessing employment. You will have experience of managing partnerships and working with people who have barriers to entering or remaining in the labour market, as well as well-developed communication and organisational skills. The post holder will work closely with other Hub services and healthcare services.
About You
Your communication skills will provide you with the ability to develop a range of close partnerships; including other GCC teams, primary care networks, other clinical teams; with the aim of increasing skills base, knowledge, and the opportunities available. Experience of working with a fidelity model e.g.: supported employment knowledge is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. You will be responsible for building an employment support pathway in each district, so access a vehicle is desirable.
If you meet the criteria and are enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to build effective relationships, then apply today.
This is a fantastic opportunity to positively contribute to maximising independence of people in the community; through offering guidance and support.
We offer a supportive, well-established team environment and regular ongoing training and supervision.
About Us
- 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- Membership of a Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounts at several major supermarket chains and high street retailers
- Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision and informal support
- Access to mandatory training
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network
How to apply
If you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.
If you have any questions about this role please contact Natasha.panchbhaya@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Closing date 30th April 2025
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 5th May 2025
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-
Strategic Employment Support – LEAH – Job Profile
This Position is subject to a DBS check.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.
