DPS Employability Mentor / Trainer
Standguide Group, Northampton
DPS Employability Mentor / Trainer
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Standguide Group, Northampton
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 12 Nov | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 70a51a1c174a4097a3d2624639c53c76
Location ref: Northampton
Full Job Description
- To deliver a variety of training and one to one support designed to prepare the customer for securing employment including via work placement / trial that will lead to employment
- To be responsible, aware of contractual job targets in relation to the number of customers we are contracted to have on our provision and the number of job starts and sustained jobs that are expected to achieve with their customers
- To train customers in specific employability and functional skills in line with the requirements of the local labour market, and specific employers. Relevant customer documentation to be completed in line with company procedures.
- To carry out inductions and the basic assessment of the customers to identify their transferable skills, strengths, and experience. This will include, where appropriate, a work skills assessment for literacy and numeracy
- To provide one to one support for our customers, job search sessions, exploring the local labour market and securing interviews with employers
- To discuss and examine in appropriate detail, local and more general employment and training opportunities that may be available
- To work with employers, training providers and other agencies to strengthen the service we provide to our customers, including booking them in to deliver a session on the course
- To provide ICT focused job search skills, including using PCs, Laptops and Tablets to apply for jobs online, produce electronic CVs and attach them to online job applications, completing application forms online, using online web-based job sites including Find a Job
- To provide training in self-presentation, interview skills, and telephone techniques and the provision of a quality curriculum vitae for each customer
- To assist customers to produce a realistic action plan leading back to work, including considering obstacles to the successful achievement of the plan and how to overcome them
- To provide information to customers on a one-to-one basis and delivering training as a group
- To assist in the recruitment of customers by marketing the company provision to JCP Work Coaches, external agencies and community groups and developing good relationships with JCP in your local area
- To improve life skills of customers by encouraging and valuing their contribution both collectively and establishing an atmosphere of trust and understanding.
- To ensure an environment appropriate for training sessions in order that customers gain the maximum benefit
- To complete paperwork as required by the company and JCP.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of the applicant's right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check.
Standguide is an employee-owned organisation, which means our employees have a voice in the business and a shared interest in its long-term success. Alongside a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we offer, About Standguide For more than three decades, Standguide has supported individuals and employers across the UK. We provide employment, skills and support services that help people overcome barriers, develop their potential and move towards sustainable employment. As an employee-owned organisation, we're committed to investing in our people, delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for the communities we support.
33 days' paid annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after five full years' service An additional paid day off for your birthday Workplace pension scheme
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/dps-employability-mentor-trainer-127737573