POST: Community Employment Specialist (St Helens or Birkenhead)
SALARY: £21,176 - £27,534 p.a. HOURS: 37.5 per week
CONTRACT: Fixed term until 31/08/11 funded by Journey to Employment
CLOSING DATE: 27st April 2017 - INTERVIEW DATE: 03rd May 2017
REF NO: J2E2017
Merseyside Expanding Horizons is a Third Sector support organisations which delivers and manages social inclusion projects in partnership with organisations across Merseyside and Europe
Journey to Employment is an innovative project which supports people with disabilities with job search and accessing employment opportunities through peer led Job Clubs and one to one support.
An exciting vacancy has arisen for 2 Community Employment Specialists (1 in St Helens and 1 in Birkenhead) to work with unemployed people with disabilities, local employers and also members of the community who volunteer as mentors.
The Community Employment Specialist will be responsible for coordinating activity on the programme in their respective area, including Job Clubs, Employment Hub sessions, Employer Engagement, and in work support.
The role demands that successful applicants will have experience in supporting people into employment, delivering training and working with employers. Personal experience of disability or an in depth knowledge of disability is desirable too. The post holder will be working in one of the 2 areas, and will need to be self-motivated and able to meet targets.
MEH is committed to employing a workforce which reflects the diversity of our local community. Individuals with disabilities and those from minority ethnic communities are particularly encouraged to apply.
To apply and/or for more information and/or an informal discussion about the post please contact Joe Hemington Assistant Chief Executive, Merseyside Expanding Horizons.
Email: joehemington@expandinghorizons.co.uk
Tel. 0151 330 0552
