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Employment & Engagement Worker

On-site in Leeds·Full-time·Added 24 days ago (last checked 4 Oct)

Leeds City Council

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Overview

Job details

£28,266 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About £1,990 a month after tax.
Full-time
Per the ad.

Requirements

Work on-site in Leeds
No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

The role

Job title and organisation: Employment & Engagement Worker - GIPSIL
Salary: £28,266 per annum
Hours: 37
Contract: Fixed Term
Location: Leeds
Closing Date and Time: Sunday 11th October 2026

This role is to be offered as fixed term contract for a minimum of 12 months with potential to be extended.

Purpose of the role

To provide holistic advice and support to people accessing Engage Leeds services to maximise their opportunities in respect of employment, education, training and other engagement opportunities, such as volunteering and work experience placements.
To provide consultancy support to colleagues in respect of employment and engagement work.
To develop innovative approaches to the delivery of Employment and Engagement work for the benefit of the people we support.
To work effectively with other agencies to maximise Employment and Engagement opportunities across the city.

What we are looking for

A team member who is compassionate and committed to supporting people to maximise their opportunities in respect of employment, education, training and other engagement opportunities, such as volunteering and work experience placements.

What we offer

A supportive, reflective and collaborative team culture
Regular supervision and essential training package.
Welfare benefits training to help you develop your knowledge

How to apply

To arrange an informal conversation about this role please contact Patricia Vespucio by emailing Patricia.Vespucio@gipsil.org.uk.

Click here to apply online and obtain a full job description and person specification. Please note that you will need to set up an account before you can apply.

Closing Date: Sunday 11th October 2026

Short-listing: Monday 12th October 2026

Interviews: Monday 19th October 2026

Please note that GIPSIL will not accept CV's or agencies.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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About Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council is the local government authority for the city of Leeds in the United Kingdom. Its teams deliver over 500 different services every day to support residents and the city environment, spanning areas such as waste and recycling, council tax, housing, schools and education, health and social care, public health, planning, libraries, and leisure and attractions.

With people at the heart, the council aims to recruit and develop talented individuals who are committed to making a difference to its communities, who treat people fairly and who are focused on finding better ways of doing things. Its employment practices and staff benefits are designed to reward colleagues fairly, develop their careers, support their wellbeing and help their money go further.

Industry: Local government
Website: leeds.gov.uk

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