Engagement Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Fusion Housing.
FUSION HOUSING works across Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield districts of West Yorkshire providing help to our communities to find and maintain housing through legal advice, employment support, learning opportunities, supported accommodation and local food bank provision
Job Reference 2023/11
We have a vacancy for an experienced ENGAGEMENT WORKER to work in our Learning & Employment Team, which includes the Works Better Service. We support people with their aspirations and ambitions and deliver our services in an asset-based way, led by our participants and their goals.
Location: Huddersfield (Pearl House) including travel across Kirklees.
Applicants must have knowledge and experience of:
- Employability service provision.
- Barriers faced by participants moving into education & employment.
- CV preparation & knowledge of application processes.
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal & organisational skills.
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE
Applicants must submit a CV and a covering letter explaining why they are applying for the post and their suitability, addressing all criteria on the employee specification OR they can complete our online application form via the Fusion website
Job description, employee specification and guidance notes for applicants are available to download from the website.
Please email your CV and covering letter to HR@fusionhousing.org.uk, enquiries about the role can also be sent to this address
CLOSING DATE: 9am Monday 22nd May 2023
INTERVIEWS: Friday 26th May 2023
As an employee of Fusion Housing, all successful applicants benefit from the following:
- 30 days annual leave; 2 Floating Days; statutory bank holidays (all pro rata for P/T staff)
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working policy and the autonomy to manage your own diary
- 5% employer pension contribution
- 30-minute paid break per day
- Pension salary sacrifice scheme
- Sick pay scheme
- Inclusive maternity and parental policies and pay
- Health Cash Plan
- Access to counselling helpline
- Access to corporate KAL membership
Fusion Housing has a commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk and will ensure that all its policies reflect this. This recruitment is taking place under our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Procedures.
An enhanced DBS check will be required.
Closing date22 May 2023, 9:00 AM
Important Information
Works Better Engagement Worker Job Description.pdf – 127KB Works Better Engagement Worker Employee Spec.pdf – 375KBCandidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Engagement Worker roles across Kirklees Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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