Employment Specialist

3 months ago


Salford, United Kingdom The Growth Company Full time

The Growth Company (GC) have an exciting opportunity to join our Pioneer program as an Employment Specialist. This is a fantastic role to work within the Greater Manchester area to build relationships with both participants and local businesses.

We help to make a lasting difference to the lives of people throughout the North of England and beyond, by supporting individuals to gain meaningful employment.

Our highly skilled advisers and keyworkers work with a range of individuals; from people who have found themselves recently out of work, to those with complex barriers such as physical disabilities, mental ill-health and debt.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Be able to build and maintain strong and positive relationships with Participants in the Greater Manchester area, which will enable you to use vocational profiling to help build a support and development plan.
- Proactively and effectively work with the participants to prepare/progress them into employment
- supporting them through their individual barriers to secure sustainable employment.
- Confidently form connections with local businesses/services such as Local Authorities, Jobcentre Plus, National Probation service/CRC and a wide range of voluntary/community groups.
- Utilising multiple systems and services such as IngeusHub to accurately input all participants data, Personal Support Team (PSTs) and Social Prescription Network.
- Working from local hubs and “pop-up offices” within the community ( e.g housing, health and primary care centres) to increase participant activity and services accessibility.
- Advocate with employers on the participants brokering job opportunities that meet the participants needs and continuing support for up to 6 months after an successful job offer.
- Help with administrative work, including report writing, conducting audits, collecting information and paperwork.

**Experience**:

- Experience working in a fast paced and target driving environment is essential.
- Previous work with guidance, advice, and counselling environments.
- Experience in recruitment is advantageous.
- High level guidance skills, with the ability to deliver one-to-one and group sessions to a Grade 2 standard.
- Have worked with people who have multiple and complex needs (health conditions and disabilities) and have knowledge of support agencies that can benefit/assist individual needs, such as Debt, substance misuse, housing etc.

**About you**:

- Must be confident and approachable.
- Great communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Be extremely organised and thrive under pressure.
- Comfortable in working with IT and Microsoft suites (Excel & Word)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £29,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person


  • Employment Specialist

    3 months ago


    Salford, United Kingdom The Growth Company Full time

    The Growth Company (GC) have an exciting opportunity to join our Pioneer program as an Employment Specialist. This is a fantastic role to work within the Greater Manchester area to build relationships with both participants and local businesses. We help to make a lasting difference to the lives of people throughout the North of England and beyond, by...

  • Employment Specialist

    3 months ago


    Salford, United Kingdom The Growth Company Full time

    The Growth Company (GC) have an exciting opportunity to join our Pioneer program as an Employment Specialist. This is a fantastic role to work within the Greater Manchester area to build relationships with both participants and local businesses. We help to make a lasting difference to the lives of people throughout the North of England and beyond, by...

  • Employment Specialist

    3 months ago


    Salford, United Kingdom The Growth Company Full time

    **The Growth Company (GC)** have an exciting opportunity to join our Pioneer program as an Employment Specialist. This is a fantastic role to work within the Greater Manchester area to build relationships with both participants and local businesses. We help to make a lasting difference to the lives of people throughout the North of England and beyond, by...


  • Salford, United Kingdom The Growth Company Full time

    Do you understand the importance of work and the vital role it can play in the lives of those with health conditions or disabilities? Do you take pride in what you do, and can you think creatively about how different organisations can work together to deliver a better service? Are you happy to talk with employers and help match people into meaningful...


  • Salford, United Kingdom The Growth Company Full time

    Do you understand the importance of work and the vital role it can play in the lives of those with health conditions or disabilities? Do you take pride in what you do, and can you think creatively about how different organisations can work together to deliver a better service? Are you happy to talk with employers and help match people into meaningful...


  • Salford, United Kingdom The Growth Company Full time

    o you understand the importance of work and the vital role it can play in the lives of those with health conditions or disabilities? Do you take pride in what you do, and can you think creatively about how different organisations can work together to deliver a better service? Are you happy to talk with employers and help match people into meaningful...


  • Salford, United Kingdom The Growth Company Full time

    Do you understand the importance of work and the vital role it can play in the lives of those with health conditions or disabilities? Do you take pride in what you do, and can you think creatively about how different organisations can work together to deliver a better service? Are you happy to talk with employers and help match people into meaningful...


  • Salford, United Kingdom The Growth Company Full time

    Do you understand the importance of work and the vital role it can play in the lives of those with health conditions or disabilities? Do you take pride in what you do, and can you think creatively about how different organisations can work together to deliver a better service? Are you happy to talk with employers and help match people into meaningful...


  • Salford, United Kingdom The Growth Company Full time

    Do you understand the importance of work and the vital role it can play in the lives of those with health conditions or disabilities? Do you take pride in what you do, and can you think creatively about how different organisations can work together to deliver a better service? Are you happy to talk with employers and help match people into meaningful...


  • Salford, United Kingdom The Growth Company Full time

    We are continuing to expand our services that support people with health and mental health conditions. We are therefore particularly keen to hear from you if you have experience of working in either employability, employer engagement, the health or mental health sectors. **Key Responsibilities** - To manage a caseload of clients who are motivated to...

  • Mechanical Fitter

    3 days ago


    Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Employment Solutions Ltd Full time £35,000

    Job Description**Job Title:** Mechanical Fitter - Production Specialist**Company:** Employment Solutions Ltd**Job Type:** Full-time**About Us:We are a dynamic and forward-thinking company dedicated to producing high-quality, natural food, drink, and beauty products. Our ethos is centred on sustainability, ethical sourcing, and avoiding unnecessary...

  • Mechanical Fitter

    3 days ago


    Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Employment Solutions Ltd Full time £35,000

    Job Description**Job Title:** Mechanical Fitter - Production Specialist**Company:** Employment Solutions Ltd**Job Type:** Full-time**About Us:We are a dynamic and forward-thinking company dedicated to producing high-quality, natural food, drink, and beauty products. Our ethos is centred on sustainability, ethical sourcing, and avoiding unnecessary...


  • Salford, United Kingdom Pure Innovations Ltd Full time

    **Role Purpose**: The post is for a Senior Employment Officer, working 35 hrs per week on a rolling fixed term contract. You will be expected to be flexible to work such hours as are necessary to fully discharge the responsibilities of your role, including occasional evening and weekend work. You must be passionate, committed, creative and able to work...

  • Network Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Salford, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    Your new companyThis multi academy trust has over 35 schools as part of the trust, based in the North West and Yorkshire and is continuously looking to expand the trust, either through new schools joining the trust or the building of new schools, and it is therefore an exciting time to join. This particular role will be based at a school based in the...

  • Credit Risk Analyst

    2 weeks ago


    Salford, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    Your new companyWorking on a Fixed Term Contact for a successful company based in IrlamYour new roleAs the Credit Risk Analyst, you will hold a primary role within the business to ensure cash collection and cash flow remains buoyant coupled with managing the Credit Risk function. Working on a 6month FTC, you will report into the Head of Finance and join a...


  • Salford, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    Your new company This global facilities company is looking for an experienced people-orientated payroll manager to join their team on a permanent basis. Located in Salford Quays, with hybrid working two days in the office and flexibility within work hours. Your new role As the payroll manager, you will be responsible for the entire payroll department...

  • Payroll Specialist

    5 days ago


    Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Portfolio Payroll Limited Full time

    We are seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team at Portfolio Payroll Limited. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process through Fourth and other relevant payroll systems.Key Responsibilities:Process and manage UK payroll, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.Support the payroll...


  • Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Randstad Construction and Property Full time £20

    Job Overview As a Residential Painting Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring that living spaces are aesthetically pleasing and well-maintained. Your role will involve a variety of tasks that contribute to the overall quality of housing. Key Responsibilities Surface Preparation: Clean and prepare surfaces for painting by washing walls, fixing...


  • Salford, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    Your new companyYou will be joining a leading global product-based business with an excellent reputation for its excellent working environment and culture. The company is growing at an expediential rate, organically and through acquisitions, and is developing its footprint by hiring a Group Financial Controller.Your new roleYou will be tasked initially with...


  • Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Salford Council Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Permanence Specialist to join our team at Salford Council. As a Permanence Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting children and families to achieve permanency and stability.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild trusted relationships with children, young people, and families, ensuring their...