At a Glance
- Tasks: Support low-income parents with personalised employability interventions to boost their skills and income.
- Company: Join East Renfrewshire Council, dedicated to tackling child poverty and enhancing community growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Flexible working options available, with a focus on team collaboration and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of families while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Motivated individuals with a passion for helping others and experience in employability support.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
The Parental Employability Support Fund (PESF) supports low-income parents to enter, sustain and progress in employment through personalised, holistic support. This includes skills development, qualifications, work experience, money advice and motivational support for parents facing barriers to employment and career progression.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our friendly team (Work EastRen) and deliver a person centred key worker service, supporting parents to upskill, retrain and increase household income through a range of employability interventions.
Hybrid employees are considered workplace based first, but they will have a level of flexibility to work from home up to 40% of their working week, if it is not to the detriment of their current tasks, team requirements or service needs.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children and protected adults. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.
Additional Information:
- All applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences.
- East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.
- During your application form completion, you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. The referees must be your previous/current managers and not work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Only work email addresses for referees will be accepted.
For further support on completing job applications, East Renfrewshire residents can access free support from our employability team Work East Ren. They can also provide general support with other employability matters. Please contact Work East Ren on 0141 577 8438, email worker@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk or visit the website.
Client Adviser - Parental Employment Support employer: East Renfrewshire Council
East Renfrewshire Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development while prioritizing work-life balance through flexible hybrid working arrangements. Join our passionate team and contribute to meaningful initiatives that empower low-income parents, making a tangible difference in the community.
