Employment Specialist

We're currently recruiting an Employment Specialist to join our dedicated Connect to Work team. This role forms part of a specialist programme designed to support individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions into sustainable paid employment. Overview As an Employment Specialist, you'll play a vital role in helping participants achieve their employment goals. Working primarily with individuals who have health‑related support needs, you'll identify suitable job opportunities and provide tailored guidance to help them secure long‑term, meaningful employment. Responsibilities Progressively manage a caseload of referred customers with a learning disability, using a variety of appropriate strategies to help them overcome barriers to gaining employment. Undertake in‑depth assessments using a suite of tools to fully understand a customer's circumstances, preferences and holistic barriers to progression to employment. Co‑produce personalised tailored Action Plans featuring SMART targeting to enable positive and timely progression. an integration framework of local specialist services to obtain support to address specific issues (e.g. substance misuse, anger management, debt advice, health and vocational training). Use social prescribing to develop and improve customer circumstances (e.g. healthy eating classes, smoking cessation and social groups). Work with multiple agencies to develop holistic approaches to support customers. Identify the specific recruitment needs of each employer and undertake tailored pre‑screens and group assessments. Co‑produce effective in‑work support plans with participants and employers, based on an assessment of need, providing practical support to ensure a smooth transition into work. Be mindful of Health & Safety within the customer's workplace and actively promote and report (if appropriate) to ensure a safe working environment for all customers. Develop an understanding of specialist signposting services in the local area/region, building knowledge in areas such as specific disabilities, housing, benefits etc. Work from local hubs and community outreach locations (sometimes alongside other services e.g. housing, health and primary care centres) to increase service accessibility. Qualifications A good working knowledge of the local labour market in the specified geographical locations. Experience of working with people with multiple and complex needs in particular those with learning disabilities. Fully IT literate in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes to include 365 products and modern digital technologies, i.e. Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business. Experience of working in a target driven environment. Experience of delivering services to meet contractual and quality standards. Desirable Knowledge of SEQF standards. Level 3 Award in Employability Services Sector or equivalent. Knowledge of the employability industry. Knowledge of the recruitment industry. Full driving licence. Benefits Competitive salary of £34,000 – £36,000 p.a. 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days). 2 Volunteer Days. Pension – 5% Employee, 5% Employer. Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 × salary life assurance. Annual Salary Review. Refer a Friend Scheme. Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits. Interested? There's an easy to apply route below to upload your CV If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200. #J-18808-Ljbffr