Position reference: 50142467
Directorate: Place Health & Adult Social Care | Service: Adult Social Care & Health
Salary: £28,598 -£31,022 Plus laptop
Working Arrangements: Hybrid, Mon - Fri
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Fixed Term until 01/08/2027
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
Suitable for Secondment: Employees wishing to be considered for secondment should agree with their head of service before submitting an application form.
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Closing date: 05/09/2025 at 23:59
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check
If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email [email protected]
When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.
Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.
How do we sum up Barnsley Council? Well, we’re a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. This is why we’ve been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ).
Our excellent Adult Social Care & Health has been a key part of our win; we’re so proud of what we’ve achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.
We’re impressed. Are you? It’s the perfect time to join our excellent team.
About the Post:
We’re excited to be recruiting an Employer Engagement Officer here in Barnsley, the place of possibilities.
We are a double award winning, high performing Council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. This is why we were awarded Council of the year 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and the Municipal Journal (MJ)
Our excellent Supported Employment and Volunteering Service has been a key part of our win, we’re so proud of what we have achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.
We want every person with a learning barrier to achieve their full potential by having the opportunity to work or volunteer in the local area. We work with local employers and voluntary organisations to create opportunities that will achieve positive and sustainable outcomes for the people we support.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, committed individual to join our supportive team and help to provide the very best outcomes for vulnerable adults in Barnsley in line with the SEQF 5 stage model.
As an Employer Engagement Officer you will work closely with the team to ensure work or voluntary opportunities are suitably matched to candidates for a successful placement. The primary function of this role is to approach and engage with businesses and the voluntary sector to develop employment and progression opportunities. A key part of this, is building and maintaining long-term relationships and partnerships. The role will also include contributing to promotions and marketing of the service by attending events and building communications pieces.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with the right skills and experience to bring to the team, who has the creativity and drive to support the employment market while having the necessary skills to work with people with additional support needs.
You will need a level 3 qualification in a related field.
You’ll be required to have an enhanced DBS check. If you live overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country you have live in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check, please [email protected].
Please make sure you view the job profile for this role, as you'll need to demonstrate how you meet the required criteria in your application form.
In certain circumstances, Pensions Regulations may reduce pension payments of those who return to work within local government service. If you're in receipt of a pension before starting your employment with Barnsley Council, this may affect your pension entitlements - please get in touch with the relevant Pensions Authority for advice.
We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people. You’ll receive great pay, generous holiday entitlement, an excellent pension scheme and development opportunities. We’re a family friendly organisation and support employees to work flexibly and maintain a healthy work life balance. We encourage discussions around working hours and patterns. There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile: Employer Engagement Officer Profile .doc
Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure profile LOW.doc
Help with your application form
Why work for us?
Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.
We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.
At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"
CVs will not be accepted.
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