Economic Resilience Officer - Job Connector - 2 Jobs

Fixed Term up to May 2020 to cover The Works Better project.

The Works Better programme has been developed in response to a Leeds City Region (LCR) European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) call for the ‘Local Flexibilities for Reducing Unemployment’ provision.

Works Better is designed to be inclusive to disadvantaged residents. It will identify and address the barriers faced by all age groups seeking employment, irrespective of background and personal circumstance. Works Better will provide a personalised, holistic service offering a comprehensive and innovative matrix of support activities. This will be combined with an effective referral process to specialist support agencies where necessary.

Led by Kirklees Council, Works Better is a partnership project between Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield local authorities. Delivery will run for 3 years to 31 May 2020. Over this time it is expected that a minimum of 3600 residents will be supported by the programme. Outcomes include removing barriers to work, improving residents’ skills, and ultimately sustained employment. Just over 40% of the delivery will take place across Kirklees.

For more information visit https://jobs.kirklees.gov.uk/project-work-economy-and-infrastructure-economic-resilience-officer-job-connector-2-jobs/20131.job