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Employment Advisor Complex needs Employment Team. (multiple roles available)
£28,000 starting salary FTE
Hybrid working. Croydon & Lambeth
Closing Date: 13th September. Interviews planned for 21st September

About Us:
Status Employment are a Supported Employment Charity with over 30 years’ experience of delivering support. We assist people with health conditions, disabilities and complex needs to gain and retain employment by offering 1-2-1 information, advice and guidance alongside practical support.

Job description – Employment Advisor
We are currently looking for a number of Employment Advisor to work within our Complex need’s employment services.
Based on various internal changes we have opportunities for part-time advisors (21 hours/3 days week), Full-time Advisors (35 hours) and maternity cover opportunities.

As an Employment Advisor, you will manage a caseload of your own clients providing tailored support in line with evidence practice practices (SEQF/IPS). You will support the full client journey by following the stages of supported employment
Engagement
Vocational profiling
Action planning
Employer engagement
Follow along support

Working in partnership with a range of stakeholders and partners you will generate referrals and collaborate with external services to ensure clients receive a holistic package of support.
You will provide a combination of information advice and guidance couple of practical support to clients on a one to one and group basis.

You will be based from our Croydon (with the ability to do a proportion of home working). There is a need and expectation that you will visit both our offices, community venues and partner premise each week to deliver support.

Though experience is an Employment Advisor is desirable your ability to build report and relationships with clients and employers is essential as is your belief that anyone can work with the right support.
Knowledge:
Understanding of the challenges that disabled jobseekers face
Basic knowledge of supported employment

Experience:
Experience of delivering effective employment support
Experience of working with people with complex needs
Experience of engaging with employers
Skills: Key skills/competences
Good motivational, communication and listening skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a range of people.
Good organisational ability
Natural ability to build close, trusting and productive relationships with people.
Team orientated and works collaboratively within a mixed-disciplinary team
Ability to work independently and use initiative to develop and promote a service
Why work for Status:
We are a purpose driven organisation where you make a real difference supporting people to change their lives through meaningful employment, in a collaborative and values led environment.”

Purpose-led work
Direct impact supporting people with disabilities, mental health challenges and complex needs
Supportive culture
Strong teamwork, compassion and shared mission
Professional growth
Experience across employment support, health, wellbeing and partnerships
Innovation & creativity
Delivering evidenced based models to self-employment programmes and community initiatives
Real community impact
Helping people not just find jobs; but sustain and thrive in them
Work life Balance
Our culture encourages a positive work life balance that promote health working alongside personal wellbeing

How to Apply

Please submitt your CV and covering letter detailing why you feel you are suitable for this role and how you meet the requirements.

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