Employment Development Worker

Help people build confidence, gain skills and move into employment. First Step Trust is a charity supporting adults with mental health challenges and other barriers to employment by providing real work experience, training and pathways into paid work. We are looking for an Employment Development Worker (EDW) to join our team in Woolwich, SE18 and play a key role in helping people take the next step towards employment, training and independence. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about employability, training and supporting individuals to overcome barriers and achieve their goals. About the role As an Employment Development Worker, you will: • Build relationships with local organisations, employers and referral partners to promote our services and opportunities • Recruit and support workforce members into work placements and training programmes • Provide practical employment support, including CV writing, job searching and interview preparation • Develop employer partnerships to create work placements and employment opportunities • Support the delivery of training programmes and recognised qualifications • Monitor progress, maintain accurate records and provide reports • Support the day-to-day running of the project alongside colleagues and workforce members About you To be successful in this role, you will have: • Experience in employment support, careers advice, training or a customer-facing support role • Experience supporting adults facing barriers to ..... full job details .....