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Apex Scotland is the leading employment and training organisation specialising in work with offenders, ex-offenders and young people at risk.

In partnership with Phoenix Futures we deliver the Jobcentre Plus Progress2 Work contract in Paisley. We require:
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Employment Development Advisor (Paisley based)

Ref: EDA/P2W/PAIS
Salary Scale: £17,739 - £19,631 (35 hours per week)
Closing Date for Returned application: 12 noon on Monday 21st July 2008
 

This role involves working on a one to one basis with service users who have a drugs misuse background. You will assist the service users in overcoming barriers they may encounter as they seek to engage in Training, Education and Employment. This will also involve interacting with other agencies in order to help the service users progress.

A driving licence or access to a means of transport would be an advantage as there is some travel involved.

You will have experience of working with socially excluded young people and have the necessary skills to develop and deliver a training programme aimed at addressing individuals employability needs. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work one-to-one and in a group setting with a flexible approach to people’s development.

In view of the nature of these posts, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a Enhanced Disclosure Check in terms of Part v of the Police Act 1997. If you download an application pack, please make sure you also download a copy of the Enhanced Declaration Form.
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post: Employment Development Advisor
Responsible to: Unit Manager
Purpose of Job:

To deliver a service which increases the employability prospects of offenders, ex-offenders and young people at risk in accordance with the philosophy and policy of Apex Scotland and the contractual agreements reached between Apex Scotland and external agencies.

By tackling the supply side of the employment market, the Employment Development Advisor will play a key role in the attainment of employability competencies for the user group.

To ensure the effective presentation of Apex Scotland to local employers, prisons, referral agencies, Social Work departments, Employment Service, training providers and other appropriate bodies.

To ensure effective liaison and co-operation with all relevant agencies.
Area of Responsibility:  
Primary Responsibility:

To provide a professional guidance and support service designed to improve service users' employment and training prospects

To participate in the delivery of contracted training to the designated target group by offering services which meet the needs of service users, funders, the labour market and Apex Scotland's strategic aims

To work in partnership with relevant employers, agencies, statutory bodies and colleagues within the organisation

To be able to evaluate and monitor all work undertaken

To work effectively within organisational budgets.

General Responsibilities: Active participation in:
  • The effective functioning of the team
  • team meetings
  • timetabling to ensure an efficient and effective service is being delivered

Investigate and develop new initiatives within a team setting;
Monitor performance against targets;
Awareness of general developments within and outwith Apex;
Ensure that toil, holidays and working hours are taken with adequate cover to service delivery;
Investigate and develop new initiatives within a team setting;
Actively participate in all administration of the team.
   
Terms and Conditions
Full details of the terms and conditions of this post are contained in the contract of employment which will be made available when appointment is made. The following are some of the relevant details:
Post: Employment Development Advisor (Progress2Work)
Location:
You may be expected to travel outwith this area

Paisley Unit
Abercorn House
6 Harbour Road
Paisley
PA3 4DB

Tel: 0141 849 1942
Salary:
Annual increases negotiable according to scales and procedures operating.		 £17,739 - £19,631 pro rata per annum.
Pension: Apex Scotland operates a group personal pension scheme available to all employees upon confirmation in employment. An employers contribution equal to 6% is available upon completion of 2 years service, subject to an employees contribution of 3% of gross salary.
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Out of Hours Arrangements: Some work out of/or in addition to normal hours will be required. A time off in lieu system operates.
Holiday Entitlement: 20 days pro rata per year (1st April - 31st March), plus statutory national and local public holidays
Training: Apex Scotland delivers an extensive training and development programme to all staff, averaging 9 days training per person per year.
   

If you are interested in this post please download the appropriate application forms and information pack from the button below.

The Criminal Records Declaration Form appropriate to this vacancy is the Enhanced Declaration available from the Application Pack page. This must be downloaded, completed and returned.

Download your Application Pack click here: Application Pack

The application form may be completed on your computer or printed first for completion by hand but it must be printed out and signed before posting to the address below.

Importand Note: As the Criminal Records Declaration form must be completed, signed and returned in a sealed envelope along with the completed application form, we are unable to accept emailed applications, all must be posted to Administration Department, 9 Great Stuart Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7TP

If you prefer, you may write to us for an application pack and detailed information on the post, quoting the appropriate reference number and enclosing stamped (65p) self addressed envelope to:

Head Office
Administration Department,
Apex Trust Scotland
9 Great Stuart Street,
Edinburgh
EH3 7TP
Note: Most of the contents of the information pack which you can obtain from Apex Scotland by mail is already included above. The remainder consists of the application forms themselves and a list of senior Apex Scotland staff which may be seen on the Management & Structure page of this site.
When completing your application, please indicate clearly using the reference which post (s) you are applying for.
Apex Scotland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applications are welcomed from ex-offenders regardless of unrelated criminal convictions.
Apex Trust Scotland is a charitable organisation and is recognised by the Inland Revenue as a Scottish Charity No SCO23879 at 9 Great Stuart Street, Edinburgh EH3 7TP

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