Employment Specialist - Connect to Work

• Managing a caseload of eligible Participants to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences
• supporting eligible Participants with job retention
• delivering a high-fidelity approach (for which training will be given)
• providing person centred advice and guidance to Participants
• building positive relationships with local employers to enable Participants to move into suitable employment
• supporting the team to generate referrals to Programme
• engaging with the local community to support eligible residents with employment support and job retention services

• Strong employer engagement skills
• adept at negotiating job opportunities that align with each individual's strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences
• capable of managing and supporting a caseload of clients, conducting vocational assessments, and creating action plans through regular meetings to monitor and review progress both pre- and post-employment
• provide job retention support for participants at risk of losing their jobs
• maintain an equality and diversity approach at all times
• strong IT skills, including proficiency in customer databases, Microsoft Excel, Word, and online communication platforms like Teams
• ability to work independently and within a team
• flexibility to cope with varying demands and a drive to succeed by setting high personal standards to meet targets
• driving licence and use of a car for business is desirable because travel will be involved across the city
• basic DBS Check will be required

Driving Licence and use of a car for business