Employment Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Aylesford, Kent, United Kingdom The Education People Full time
Job Description

As a key member of our Supported Employment Service team, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities and disadvantages to successfully enter and sustain paid employment, apprenticeships, and internships.

The successful candidate will need to be able to work flexibly, supporting the business need across Kent and Medway to meet students, clients, employers, and attend and assist at meetings and events.

Due to the nature of work being carried out, an Enhanced DBS check (provided by the Company) will be carried out, please consider this before submitting your application.

In return, we will offer you:

  • 25 days holiday (FTE)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life assurance cover
  • Access to Kent Rewards
  • A culture of progression and development
  • Flexible working arrangements

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-to-one advice and support to individuals who are seeking employment and/or other opportunities and signpost them to other services where appropriate
  • Effectively assess individual needs, goals, and milestones to ensure everyone accessing the service receives person-centered provision and develop action plans, monitoring individuals' progress against those plans
  • Manage a significant caseload, understanding the skills, abilities, needs, and vocational aspirations through use of a Vocational Profile and use this information to identify a good job match by assessing the skills required
  • Engage with prospective employers who will offer employment and other opportunities which match the skills, aspirations, and needs of those using the service
  • Ensure jobs are evaluated and risk assessed, keeping up to date with safeguarding practices and procedures
  • Provide job coaching to assist individuals to perform their work responsibilities in such a way that fosters independence

About The Education People

The Education People excels in delivering essential services that significantly impact the lives of children. With a team of specialists in various educational fields, they take pride in offering expert-driven services including early years and childcare, equality and inclusion, school improvement, and professional development, ensuring comprehensive support for educational institutions.

About Commercial Services Group

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the largest, local authority-owned trading company (LATCO) in the UK, wholly owned by Kent County Council. CSG generates over £800m in revenue per annum and provides services to over 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.

CSG is striving to be recognised as the global leader in Education and Public Sector services, currently operating in 86 countries, with 1,800 staff across 29 trading brands, providing expertise ranging from: HR Services, IT Services, Energy, Education Resources, Procurement, and many more.



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