Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

Ref: RPL

Salary: £35,412 p.a.

37 hours per week

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

Your next role

Are you passionate about helping people achieve their employment goals? We're looking for an Employment Specialist who will make a real difference—supporting residents to access and sustain paid employment, including those facing a range of barriers including long term health conditions or disabilities.

Working as part of the Connect to Work team you will manage a caseload of participants, providing tailored, face-to-face support in the community. Using a range of proven supported employment models, you will help individuals navigate job searching, applications and interviews and providing ongoing in-work support. You'll also assist those already in employment who are at risk of losing their job, helping them stay in work. Everything you do will focus on enabling people to achieve and sustain meaningful employment.

What you will do:

• Deliver specialist employment support through Connect to Work and other Council initiatives.
• Conduct vocational assessments and create personalised action plans.
• Support participants with job applications, CV writing, and interview preparation.
• Work closely with employers to identify inclusive job opportunities and advise on reasonable adjustments.
• Promote the 'place, train and maintain' approach and advocate for inclusive hiring.
• Maintain accurate records and track progress using digital caseload systems.
• Engage with stakeholders and communities to generate referrals and raise awareness.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in managing caseloads and supporting individuals into employment.
• Skilled in working with young people and those with complex needs.
• A strong communicator who can build relationships with participants, employers, and partners.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Competent with ICT systems and digital tools.

Special Requirement:

• A driving licence and access to a car for business use is desirable but not essential.
• Due to the diversity of our customer base, the need for regular one-to-one meetings, and the flexibility required in delivering our contracts, an enhanced DBS check will be required.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role").

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details.

Please see our new Swindon Plan

Your next steps

Please read the role profile, which is available in the documents section to the righthand side of the page. To submit an application for this role, select Quick Apply.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

For further information about the role, please contact Nicole Kaur at

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.

If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email

Closing date: 2 January 2025

Interview date: 9 January 2025