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Title: Skills Coach Pre-Employment (Circular Economy)
Location: Based at our Ballymena premises, but with travel across N Ireland
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2022
Responsible To: ESF Project Manager
Objective: Responsible for the co-ordination, supervision and skills development of ESF STRIDE project participants within the USEL circular economy operation.

Job Description:

-Be responsible for the coordination, supervision, training and on the job skills development of ESF STRIDE participants within USEL’s manufacturing/circular economy operation.
-To teach participants the vocational skills required to work within the USEL manufacturing/circular economy operation.
-Be responsible for the on-going development of practical skills development plans for project participants
-Contribute to action plans and progress review meetings with participants and Employment Services Officers (ESO’s)
-Ensuring all work levels are being maintained and targets achieved
-Working with the management team to identify areas for continuous improvements
-To observe appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems and processes to ensure all activities are appraised and reviewed regularly.
-To ensure all internal ISO 9001-2015 quality standards are, implemented, monitored and reviewed in own area of responsibility.
-To ensure employees adhere to all statutory and company Health & Safety standards, rules and regulations
-To ensure employees adhere to all environmental standards
-To be aware of and ensure all Usel’s Policies and Procedures are adhered to by employees
-To undertake any training identified that will enable further development
-Work as part of a team to provide proactive and reactive support to participants requiring additional help throughout their participation on the project
-Liaise with project training team to ensure appropriate job specific and transferable qualifications are delivered for project participants
-Keep up to date and accurate records of all skills development activities
-Performing any other duties as required by the line manager and that are commensurate with the grade of the post



Person Specification
Essential:
-At least 1 years, gained in the last 3 years, in a supervisory role within a circular economy/recycling environment
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, including strong presentation skills
-Proven strong problem-solving abilities
-Proven effective organisational and time management abilities
-IT literate
-Results-focused with ability to work on own initiative
-Flexible approach to ensure business needs are met
-Access to a car or be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Desirable:
-Knowledge of the needs of people with a disability or people with health conditions within an employment setting.
-NEBOSH Diploma
-Ability to work in, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
-Knowledge of the ISO Integrated Management System


USEL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Employment to this post is therefore subject to an Access NI Enhanced Check.

Terms and Benefits
-Salary: £22,107 – £24,882
-Holidays: 27 days Annual Leave and 10 days Statutory Leave
-Hours of Work: Mon to Thus 8.15 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. and Fri 8.15 –12.15 p.m.
-Pension: Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
-Life Assurance (after a qualifying period)
-Health and Wellbeing initiatives
-Free and confidential Employee Support through Inspire Workplaces
-NICSSA provides access to discounted health and wellbeing initiatives such as gym memberships
-Benenden provides employees with the option to health insurance for both them and their families
-Access to Financial Well-Being via a social enterprise partner
-Employers for Childcare voucher scheme
-Travel Expenses: Business travel is reimbursed at a rate of 45p per mile

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