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Job description

The Community Employment Navigator will engage individuals from communities experiencing high levels of deprivation, supporting them on their journey towards employment. The role involves guiding individuals from initial engagement through skills development, training, and ultimately securing sustainable employment. This includes facilitating employment focused training academies, helping participants gain qualifications, and building relationships with employers to create job and work experience opportunities. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage individuals in Root Cause communities who are unemployed or underemployed supporting them to develop a personalised employment pathway. Provide one on one and group based support including CV building interview preparation job search.
• Identify and address barriers to employment, referring participants to additional services where needed (e.g. childcare, mental health support, financial advice).
• Monitor participant progress, adjusting support plans to ensure long-term employability and stability.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above.
• Minimum of 1 years experience in an employment support role to include proven ability to build relationships with employers, training providers, and community organisations.
• Experience in facilitating employability workshops, one-to-one support, or group training sessions.
• Experience managing a caseload, supporting individuals at different stages of their employment journey.
• Experience working within a multi-agency framework to support individuals holistically.
• Understanding of barriers to employment and strategies to overcome them through targeted support.
• Knowledge of training, qualification pathways, and employability skills development.
• Knowledge of IT systems, including Microsoft Office and case management software.
• The candidate must hold a full and current driving licence valid in the UK with access to a car and business insurance on appointment.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge and/or experience of community work.