The Into Work Advice Service provides support to people who are actively seeking employment or looking to upskill; the team is able to offer support and intensive mentoring through externally funded projects and volunteering opportunities.

The Into Work Advice Service manages a number of externally funded employability projects, which is supported by the work of the Quality Team through audits, monitoring and evaluation of each of the programmes.

To be a point of contact for staff who are supporting clients who are looking to return to work, or upskill in their current role.

To assist with the provision of a high quality employment service for Cardiff.

To gain an up to date understanding of current employment provision in order to complete audit checks.

To assist with the provision of a high quality employment service for Cardiff. This will include working as part of a team to introduce measures to streamline services.

There are no formal qualification or experience requirements, however the successful applicant must have good communication & IT skills and the ability to adapt and learn quickly.

A positive and customer focused attitude is essential as is the ability to work to targets and deadlines.

There are many different careers available within the council, offering good career progression opportunities and flexible working arrangements. There is no guarantee of a job at the end of the training scheme; however, those successfully completing the training will be given every assistance to apply for appropriate posts within the service.

This post is temporary until 31/03/2024.

Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.

The post will be required to work from a number of different locations, including Central Library Hub and other community Hub buildings.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:

Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-

• Application Guidance
• Applying for jobs with us
• Behavioural Competency Framework

Additional Information:-

• Employee Charter
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
• Privacy Notice