Industry Support Worker

Connected Local Government; Oxford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A community welfare organization in Oxford is seeking a part-time industry support worker to assist vulnerable adults in a busy factory setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, print knowledge, and a caring demeanor. Responsibilities include operating equipment, supporting workforce development, and safeguarding needs. The role offers 28 days of annual leave, rising with service, and access to a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to develop strong workplace relationships.
• Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Solid knowledge of print processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate digital copiers and inserters.
• Support development of industry workforce members.
• Assess and record changes in worker needs.
• Assist in writing support/progression plans.
• Safeguard the needs of vulnerable adults.

Skills

Print finishing

Client support

Organizational skills

IT skills

Caring attitude

Job description

About Us

County Print Finishers is offering an exciting opportunity. Established in 1946, our unique company operates from central Oxford, delivering top-quality print, digital post, and fulfilment solutions. We employ individuals who require support that goes beyond standard workplace adjustments. All our services are delivered under our ISO 9001 certificated quality system to high sustainability standards on FSC stock and BS 15713 standards.

About the Role

We are seeking an industry support worker who can bring the right skills and experience to address both the commercial and support demands of our sector. This includes tasks such as print finishing, client support, reprographics, typographic design, procurement, machine operation, mail handling, fulfilment, and printing. The role involves assisting adults whose needs require more than standard workplace adjustments, all within a fast-paced factory setting. This part-time role is 22 hours per week on day shift: Wednesday and Thursday, 8:15am–4:15pm, and Friday, 8:15am–3:45pm.

Some of the work that you will be undertaking will be:

• Operate digital copiers and inserters to produce print and mail items.
• To support the development of members of the Supported Industry workforce by assisting in developing work within the industry and manage business workflow.
• To assess and record with industry workers any highlighted changes in need as directed by Senior Industry Support Workers.
• To assist in the writing and development of support/progression plans with individuals.
• To always work to safeguard the needs of vulnerable adults.
• To positively work with the team to plan and implement changes by proactively responding to an ever-changing environment.
• Support and comply with internal/external audit requirements and processes.
• Learn finishing skills associated with a print finishing organisation
• Drive the company van and assist with collection and deliveries.

We have a dedicated induction plan for all new starters where we will develop your knowledge, skills, and expertise for you to be successful in your role.

About you

You’ll be kind, dependable, organised, and caring, ready to offer in-job support to our Supported Industrial workforce in a busy factory setting. Your ability to develop strong workplace relationships and your solid print and IT skills are just as important as your high level of organisation.

Rewards and benefits

• Annual leave allowance: 28 days, pro-rata, per annum. Rising to 30 days after 5 years' service and 31 days after 10 years.
• Pension: You will have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions.

Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to: Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to: Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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