Employment Support Specialist

5 days ago


Chapeltown, Sheffield, United Kingdom South Yorkshire Housing Association Full time
Job Title: Employment Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Employment Specialist to join our team at South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA). As an Employment Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping people with varied health issues and disabilities gain sustainable paid work.

About the Role

This is a rewarding and diverse role where no day is ever the same. Using the person-centred model, you will be supporting people from all walks of life by:

  • Using a strengths-based coaching style to encourage sustainable outcomes for the individuals in your caseload.
  • Collaborative working with external bodies to generate referrals to the service, and with other healthcare professionals to support our customers to gain and sustain employment.
  • Building relationships with employers to understand their recruitment needs and source individualised employment opportunities based on people's preferences.
  • Working with employers to support their employees who are struggling due to their health to thrive in the workplace.
  • Motivating people, to ensure frequent engagement and to focus on developing their skills to ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to find and sustain meaningful and fulfilling employment.
  • Working with health partners to provide an integrated, and well-rounded employment service.
  • Advocating for your caseload by educating and engaging with employers regarding the service.
What We're Looking For

We are seeking a positive, proactive and empathetic person to join our organisation. Ideally, our successful candidates will have:

  • Passion, drive and commitment to challenge inequality and break down barriers, with a strong belief in strength-based support and personalised care.
  • Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders using a variety of methods such as in-person or via email.
  • Excellent organisational skills, including diary management, with the ability to manage various tasks and priorities.
  • Confidence to work out in the community, meeting new employers, advocating for the people you are supporting, and showcasing all our service has to offer.
  • Strong ability to record information accurately and timely and have excellent IT skills.
  • Ability to travel within the South Yorkshire and holding a full valid driving license with access to a vehicle for work is desirable.
  • Previous knowledge or experience of working as an employment specialist is desirable.
Why Work for South Yorkshire Housing Association?

At SYHA, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential. Our employees enable us to create the best services, support and experiences for our customers.

You will receive a number of staff benefits working for SYHA, such as:

  • A monthly Essential Car User allowance and full mileage expenses
  • Generous holiday entitlement – 27 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays and an additional 4 SYHA days
  • Flexible working options including Flexi Time, Condensed Hours, Part Time
  • Advice and resources on exercise, finances, mental health and wellbeing
  • Employee discount schemes

Alongside this you will be given exceptional on-the-job training from the moment you start the role, with access to a wide range of programmes to train and develop your skills as you continue your career within SYHA.



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