Job Club Assistant

A volunteer is required to support a job club and he people within it who are looking for employment

You will be expected to:

• connect with people who face barriers to gaining work whether new to work, changing their job or returning back to work

• assist and support job hunters with ICT skills, such as sending emails to employers, searching online for job opportunities, uploading CVs to job search websites and online recruitment agencies, and creating and using Universal Job Match accounts

• provide information, support and coaching in ICT skills according to the specific needs of Job Club users

• support Job Club users in a way that will enhance their IT skills and improve their ability to search for, and apply for, appropriate vacancies 

What skills do I need?

• You must:

  • have an understanding and interest in issues relating to employment

  • have 'people skills', patience and a good approachable manner • have commitment and be reliable

  •have coaching and mentoring skills • have a friendly, professional and approachable manner

  • have an ability to encourage motivate and inspire others

  • have good ICT skills, the ability to use online search engines to find jobs and support completion of online application forms

  • be computer literate, with an understanding of simple technical terms used in computing and a good awareness of online safety and security • have experience in the voluntary sector or in training

Interests

• Employment, Education and Training

Activities

• Administration and Office
• Computers, IT and Websites
• Teaching and Training