Employability Practitioner - #193732

Please note in regards to location this role can be based anywhere within Suffolk and travel will be required across these locations.

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of individuals who face complex barriers to employment? We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Employability Practitioner to assist and empower participants by equipping them with the necessary tools and motivation to move closer to sustainable employment.

About us: The Salvation Army’s Employment Plus service offers support to help people become job-ready. Our goal is to assist job seekers in obtaining and maintaining employment.

Operating at the heart of communities in more than 650 locations across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, we work alongside job-seekers to understand their needs and goals, and tailor our service accordingly.

Role overview: This position upholds our mission values by offering participants ‘A Hand Up’ and focuses on reducing or eliminating barriers related to employability, financial issues, tenancy, relationships, well-being, social inclusion, and digital literacy. The goal is to promote awareness and foster growth and understanding of those needs and the wider community. The role is essential in identifying, nurturing, and securing suitable job opportunities for unemployed individuals within the local community, aligning with The Salvation Army’s 'work for all' ethos.

In some circumstances and geographies, there will be a requirement to work within a prison setting, which will require additional security checks depending on the level of security of the prison.

About you: If you are self-motivated, passionate about supporting people overcome their barriers, thrive in team environment and possess a proactive, solution- focused mindset then we want to hear from you

Find out more about the amazing work we do here: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/employment-plus

If you would like to join our team committed to making a positive difference, apply now!

The successful candidate must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Enhanced Adult DBS Disclosure.

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.