Communities 4 Work MentorCouncil

Post No.SH0102.3 - Communities 4 Work Mentor

An opportunity has arisen for a Communities for Work Plus Mentor to support the delivery of a Welsh Government–funded employability programme aimed at people who are economically inactive or furthest from the labour market. The role focuses on providing intensive, person‑centred support to individuals facing multiple barriers to employment, helping them progress towards work, education or training and improve their overall wellbeing.

This is a fixed‑term post until 31 March 2027

Job Purpose

• To provide one‑to‑one, tailored mentoring support to participants engaged on the Communities for Work Plus programme, helping them to overcome barriers to employment.
• To assess individual needs and work with participants to develop and review action plans that support progression towards employment, education or training.
• To actively engage economically inactive residents through outreach, referrals and partnership working, encouraging sustained participation in the programme.
• To support participants to access appropriate employability, skills, health and wellbeing services through effective referral and signposting.
• To maintain accurate, timely records of engagement, progress and outcomes in line with programme and funding requirements.
• To work collaboratively with colleagues, internal Council services and external partners to support integrated and coordinated service delivery.
• To contribute to the achievement of programme targets and outcomes and support the Council’s wider objectives to reduce economic inactivity.

** This position is annually funded with the likelihood that it will be extended for another 12 months from April 2027- March 2028 and potentially longer

For further information please contact Darren Draper ([email protected])

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

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