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We are currently looking for an Engagement Officer to join the Connect to Work, Employment Support Team within the NPT Employability team.
The main duties of the post:
To promote and support expression of interests and the enrolment process onto the Connect to Work Programme
To ensure that the programmes engagement activity plans are delivered and monitored effectively, using project management techniques.
To work with people from all sections of the community ensuring that they are actively involved in, and constructively contributing to the programme for the areas
To work with local organisations to support activities/day to day operations where appropriate.
To build professional working relationships with employers, community groups, individuals and health providers to promote the benefit of supported employment opportunities.
Support and assist with paperwork, evidence gathering and recording
for project analysis.
You will have experience in/of:
Partnership Working: Strong experience of collaborative partnership working across NPT Employability, external partners, and Health Authorities. Skilled in building effective multi-agency relationships and representing services at multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings to support coordinated service delivery and positive outcomes.
Ideally you will be:
Be educated to Level 4 standard and have substantial experience in working with participants who have a variety of support and training needs to enable them to enter the job market. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a positive attitude.
If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Alison Kirkhouse on
Phone: 07800959166
Email: [email protected]
DBS requirements:
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language Requirements:
Welsh Language skills are not required
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant. We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
