Employment Support Specialist

4 weeks ago

Rotherham, Rotherham, United Kingdom SYHA Full time

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 a range of conditions on their journey back to work.

This is an opportunity to offer hands-on support, to give people the tools they need and ultimately transform lives. It calls for a combination of skills:

The ability to empathise with clients;

The resilience and determination to seek out job opportunities;

The communication skills to engage employers and change perceptions around varied health needs.

Do you understand the crucial role employment can play in enhancing the lives of those with a range of conditions?

Do you enjoy meeting people and making new connections?

Do you want to make a genuine difference and transform someone's life?

As an Employment Specialist, you will be able to assist individuals with various health issues, disabilities and other barriers in achieving sustainable paid work. You'll receive all the training and support you need to take on the role and have access to a wide range of opportunities to develop your skills whilst working at SYHA.

We welcome applications from all experience levels and backgrounds. What you will need is a good understanding of the barriers faced by people surrounding getting into work, with experience of networking and building relationships with a variety of people.

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.

We are seeking a positive, proactive and empathetic person to join our organisation and welcome applications from all experience levels and backgrounds. 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 show casing 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

We offer a range of benefits, including a monthly Essential Car User allowance and full mileage expenses, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options, and access to a wide range of programmes to train and develop your skills as you continue your career within SYHA.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all experience levels and backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

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