Job Description
Work Advisor (Supported Employment)
£36,138 - £38,607 pa
2x (Fixed Term 12 months)
About us
Newham has launched its Community Wealth Building strategy, underpinned by the principles of economic, social and environmental justice; so that long-term prosperity, wellbeing and fairness for all our residents in the Borough is achieved. As well as attracting growth and investment into the borough, the Council’s Community Wealth Building (CWB) strategy will help unleash the potential of residents, businesses and the voluntary sector because they are the source of wealth and talent that will drive a fairer and more prosperous Newham.
The CWB strategy will help the Council tackle injustices residents face with an unrelenting focus on poverty in the Borough, as well as addressing racial and gendered disparities that exists.
The introduction of Towards a Better Newham: Recovery and Reorientation Strategy places the health, happiness and wellbeing of residents as central to our aspirations for Newham.
Our Newham Work
Our Newham Work is Newham Council’s Community Wealth Building hub, providing outreach and access for all residents, linking them to opportunities in a more locally focused, mutually beneficial economy.
The award winning Supported Employment Service provides a service for Newham residents managing a disability, Substance use, health condition and autism who would like to secure employment. We are now seeking to recruit additional Employment Support Officers, with specialist knowledge in Substance use, IPS Mental Health and/or supported employment to continue delivery to this high priority service.
This post is based in Stratford but you can be required to work at any LBN site within the borough.
This is multi-faceted role offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Specialist Employment Advisor to further develop their career in a dynamic and high-performing team within Our Newham Work.
Successful applicants will support people with pan disabilities including substance use, mental health conditions in structured treatment for drug and Alcohol use and assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences by delivering the individual placement and support (IPS) model.
Work Advisors will facilitate, develop and maintain excellent working relationships with employers and broker jobs for people with mental health conditions and health and social care needs attending Our Newham Work and closely guide and support them into successful employment.
An experienced Work Advisor, who can demonstrate in-depth experience in supporting people with health and social/mental health care needs, to gain and sustain paid or self-employment, in an employment focussed environment.
We are looking for individuals with a demonstrable track record of placing people into employment.
This position will suit a self-starter, who is able to use their own initiative, whilst also implementing evidence based employment models, such as IPS/ Supported Employment.The post holder is expected to work closely with the Adult Social Care team and other stakeholders, to ensure referrals are processed timeously to maximise the number of Newham residents with health and social care needs obtaining a positive employment outcome.
If you are passionate about improving lives and making a difference through supporting people into employment, this is the job for you.
We are now seeking to recruit additional Work Advisors. This role will focus on engaging with residents with disabilities to secure education, employment or training by working in partnership with education providers, employers and training agencies to increase the skills level in the Borough and to enhance well-being and dignity.
Newham has launched its Community Wealth Building strategy, underpinned by the principles of economic, social and environmental justice; so that long-term prosperity, wellbeing and fairness for all our residents in the Borough is achieved.
As well as attracting growth and investment into the borough, the Council’s Community Wealth Building (CWB) strategy will help unleash the potential of residents, businesses and the voluntary sector because they are the source of wealth and talent that will drive a fairer and more prosperous Newham.
The CWB strategy will help the Council tackle injustices residents face with an unrelenting focus on poverty in the Borough, as well as addressing racial and gendered disparities that exists.
The introduction of Towards a Better Newham: Recovery and Reorientation Strategy places the health, happiness and wellbeing of residents as central to our aspirations for Newham.
Please contact Joseph Kunyeda , should you require further information about the roles on
0203 373 4948 or 07815613474 or email: joseph.kunyeda@newham.gov.uk
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Closing Date: 16/04/2023
IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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