Fixed Salary: £28,785 Per Annum
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed term
Location: Northumberland
Closing date: Wednesday 6th November 2019 at 4pm
Interviews: 15th November 2019
At VoiCeS Northumberland we support individuals, families and groups in Northumberland to make positive changes in their lives and communities.
About the job
The Senior Bridge Worker will provide a critical role in this busy, exciting project supporting both operational practice and management. The role will work with VoiCeS staff and Bridge Partners to achieve moving people furthest from the labour market closer or into employment, achieving targets and results. This will include:
- Co-ordination of the referral process across all partners, in line with the Funders requirements and Bridge protocols
- Providing consistent support and constructive challenge for operational staff to meet performance targets
- Supporting the capacity of the Operational Project Manager, and deputising as appropriate
The Bridge Project is an exciting employability project in Northumberland. The project is funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund as part of the Building Better Opportunities Programme. Seven voluntary and community sector delivery partners are working in Partnership with Northumberland County Council, supporting long term unemployed people moving into or towards employment. You will find more information about the Project here.
About Us
Our team is central to our effectiveness and success.
Like us, you will want to help to improve people’s lives and be keen to work as part of a team. In return we offer a range of benefits including’ flexible working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme and 25 days annual leave (plus statutory holidays).
About the job
NJC Point 25 (Fixed for project). Currently £28,785 per annum. Funding until 30th September 2021
We are looking for someone with relevant experience and qualifications to take a Senior role in the Bridge Project by supporting both operational practice and management. The role will co-ordinate the process for referrals into the project, ensuring a timely, efficient and professional response to manage referrals, in line with the Funders requirements and Bridge protocols. Communicating information and providing feedback to Partners and providing the Operational Manager with weekly updates on progress made and/or issues arising.
The Senior Bridge Worker will work with VoiCeS staff and Bridge Partners to achieve moving people furthest from the labour market closer or into employment, achieving targets and results. The successful candidate should be confident supporting colleagues by cascading learning, providing a role model and challenging poor practice, as appropriate, to achieve targets. The Senior Bridge Worker will hold a reduced caseload.
The role is demanding and varied. Candidates should be comfortable working under pressure and to set deadlines, providing the opportunity to work with others to achieve objectives and targets, meeting funders expectations. The successful candidate will have experience of delivering an employability or similar service with a performance driven approach to meeting targets. We are looking for the right candidate to work effectively in Partnership across sectors.
Applying for the job
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Closing date: 4pm Wednesday 6th November 2019
Interviews: 15th November 2019
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
VoiCeS Northumberland welcomes a diverse range of applications and are passionate about promoting equality and valuing diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
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Please note only those shortlisted will be contacted. CVs will not be accepted.
