Employment Project Officer

Job Title

Employment Project Officer

Grade

BBU08

Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)

BBU,537 - 34,434

Contract Type

Full time fixed term

Contract Hours

37 hours per week, fixed term until 31.03.2028

Location

The Jobs Hub, Bedford

Responsibilities

• On a day to day basis, manage a caseload of participants with multiple barriers to employment, including physical and mental health disabilities, special educational needs, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Help participants secure or maintain employment that aligns with their preferences and enhances their sense of wellbeing and dignity.

Requirements / Qualifications

Experience and passion for supporting individuals with diverse needs in accessing employment opportunities. Experience with local workforce development programmes is desirable. Must be fluent English speaker (customer facing role) and able to work in an office setting.

Enhanced DBS clearance is required.

Additional Information

Position is part of the Connect to Work programme, funded by the Department for Work & Pensions. Extending the role may be subject to additional funding.

Bedford Borough Council is a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant.

Bedford Borough Council does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

The role is not politically restricted.

Eligible applicants with a disability will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the minimum criteria.