This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employability, employment support, or mentoring professional to make a real difference by supporting participants aged 16+ while they undertake meaningful work placements.

As a Placement Officer, you will provide 1-to-1, person-centred and strengths-based support to an allocated caseload of participants. You will work closely with employers and partner organisations, and internal Employment Coordinators to help individuals overcome barriers, develop skills, and progress into sustainable employment or in-work progression.

Role Details

Job Title: Working Denbighshire Placement Officer
Rate: £17.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 3-month contract, ongoing
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office
Location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3AH

Key Responsibilities

Provide mentoring, coaching and employability support during work placements
Ensure placements are meaningful and improve future employment prospects
Support participants with CVs, interview preparation and job search activity
Complete reviews, risk assessments and outcome-focused action plans
Maintain regular contact with employers to ensure placements are successful
Work collaboratively with partner organisations and internal teams
Accurately record data, monitoring information and performance outcomes
Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, data protection and DCC policies

About You

Experience supporting individuals facing poverty and barriers to employment, including complex needs
Strong mentoring and coaching skills with a non-judgemental, empathetic approach
Experience using strengths-based approaches and action planning
Ability to build positive relationships with participants, employers and partners
Experience of joint working and performance monitoring

If you are passionate about employability, supporting communities, and helping people progress into sustainable work, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or share with someone who may be interested.

Octave Recruitment Ltd

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