- Are you passionate about supporting people with complex needs to overcome barriers and move closer to work?
- Do you have experience supporting people facing challenges around health, wellbeing, housing, finance or confidence?
- Are you looking to join a forward-thinking, proactive team thats dedicated to making a real difference to peoples lives?
Look no further!
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting residents who face barriers to employment. Working as part of a multi-agency approach, you will engage with individuals and communities, helping them build confidence, overcome challenges, and progress towards sustainable work opportunities.
About the Role
As an Engagement Officer, you will work directly with residents to identify their needs and support them on their journey into employment. You will play a key role in delivering the Work and Health Programme, working closely with partners, employers and community organisations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying and engaging eligible participants within the community and making appropriate referrals
- Undertaking in-depth assessments to understand barriers such as health, housing, finance and wellbeing
- Developing and delivering tailored action plans to support individuals into employment
- Promoting the programme to stakeholders, including employers, community groups and partners
- Supporting delivery of employment hub activities such as events, interviews and CV support
- Working with employers to create opportunities including work experience, placements and jobs
- Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team to achieve positive outcomes.
Please note this is a fixed term opportunity for 12 months, reflecting the current funding period for this programme.
Were Looking For
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who is passionate about supporting people and improving outcomes for local communities.
You will have:
- Experience working with individuals facing complex barriers to employment
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of people and organisations
- Experience of working collaboratively with partners across public, private or voluntary sectors
- A good understanding of employability, health-related barriers and local support pathways
- Strong organisational skills and confidence using IT systems
- A proactive, solution-focused approach and a commitment to equality and inclusion.
Additional requirements:
Ability to travel across the borough as part of the role.
As this is a fixed-term post, secondment opportunities will be considered for internal employees. Please obtain prior approval from your current line manager before completing the application. For further information, please refer to the councils secondment policy.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
- A competitive salary of up to £40,777
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning and development opportunities, discounts at high street and online retailers, online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:
Rewarding careers. We do that - Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Fallon Dunleavy, Employment and Training Hub Manager on
[email protected] or 01642 524154
If youre passionate about helping people unlock their potential and want to be part of a supportive and impactful programme, wed love to hear from you.
We anticipate a high level of interest in this role and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note that were unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from
[email protected] to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the My Messages section of your account.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Councils statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Councils recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employees visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
