KM Education Recruitment Ltd
Manchester, Lancashire
KM Recruitment is a specialist UK wide recruiter for the Skills and Employability sectors. Job Title: Employment Advisor Location: Manchester - Centre based Salary: £28,500 Package: Excellent Holiday Entitlement, Pension + Much More! Type: Full Time, 12-month FTC (Possibility to be extended) The Role: Engage, motivate and support unemployed participants through to gaining sustainable employment opportunities. Identify and support individuals with their barriers to work. Support your caseload with the CV writing and job application process. Sign post participants to employment opportunities secured by the business development team. Conduct intensive 1:1 sessions with individuals in your caseload. Engage with the local community to promote our client as the Provider of choice. Signpost your clients to relevant training programmes and specialised services if required. Criteria: Must have experience Employment Advisor/Coach role within the W2W sector. Possess the ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring and persuasion/influencing experience. Must possess a sound understanding of the local labour market. Must be able to demonstrate experience of working towards KPIs. Must be IT literate. Please note: KM Recruitment receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.
Jul 02, 2026
Contractor
KM Recruitment is a specialist UK wide recruiter for the Skills and Employability sectors. Job Title: Employment Advisor Location: Manchester - Centre based Salary: £28,500 Package: Excellent Holiday Entitlement, Pension + Much More! Type: Full Time, 12-month FTC (Possibility to be extended) The Role: Engage, motivate and support unemployed participants through to gaining sustainable employment opportunities. Identify and support individuals with their barriers to work. Support your caseload with the CV writing and job application process. Sign post participants to employment opportunities secured by the business development team. Conduct intensive 1:1 sessions with individuals in your caseload. Engage with the local community to promote our client as the Provider of choice. Signpost your clients to relevant training programmes and specialised services if required. Criteria: Must have experience Employment Advisor/Coach role within the W2W sector. Possess the ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring and persuasion/influencing experience. Must possess a sound understanding of the local labour market. Must be able to demonstrate experience of working towards KPIs. Must be IT literate. Please note: KM Recruitment receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.
Our vision is to create a future where people with learning disabilities can live the best life possible. We achieve this by campaigning for positive change, providing personalised support, and creating opportunities for people to live independently and be active members of their communities. The Role We are looking for a passionate and motivated Employability Coach to join our Supported Employment Team. In this rewarding role, you will support people with learning disabilities to develop workplace skills, gain valuable work experience, and secure meaningful paid employment within their local communities. You will work directly with individuals, employers, families, and partner organisations to remove barriers to employment and help people achieve their career aspirations. Key Responsibilities As an Employability Coach, you will: Provide personalised employment support to individuals with learning disabilities. Support people to identify career goals, build confidence, and develop employability skills. Deliver job coaching using systematic instruction techniques and tailored support plans. Assist individuals with CV preparation, job applications, interviews, and work trials. Provide workplace training and on-the-job support to help individuals learn job tasks and work independently. Identify and implement reasonable adjustments, assistive technology, and workplace accommodations. Support individuals with workplace expectations, communication, travel training, personal presentation, and professional behaviours. Conduct risk assessments and ensure health and safety requirements are understood and followed. Build strong relationships with local employers, Job Centres, local authorities, third-sector organisations, families, and carers. Promote inclusive employment opportunities and identify suitable work placements and paid employment opportunities. Monitor progress, maintain accurate records, and contribute to funding and reporting requirements. Participate in meetings, reviews, and training to support continuous improvement and positive outcomes. What We're Looking For You will be someone who: Is passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities to achieve their goals. Has excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills. Can work collaboratively with employers, families, and external agencies. Is confident supporting people in workplace environments and adapting support to individual needs. Is organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied workload. Understands the importance of dignity, respect, inclusion, and person-centred support. Essential Requirements GCSE English and Maths (Grade 5/C or equivalent). Full UK driving licence. Access to a vehicle for work purposes. Ability to travel across the local area to support participants and engage with employers. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping people with learning disabilities gain independence, develop skills, and achieve meaningful employment. Every day, you'll support individuals to build confidence, realise their potential, and move closer to achieving their aspirations. Join us and help make the best life possible a reality.
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Our vision is to create a future where people with learning disabilities can live the best life possible. We achieve this by campaigning for positive change, providing personalised support, and creating opportunities for people to live independently and be active members of their communities. The Role We are looking for a passionate and motivated Employability Coach to join our Supported Employment Team. In this rewarding role, you will support people with learning disabilities to develop workplace skills, gain valuable work experience, and secure meaningful paid employment within their local communities. You will work directly with individuals, employers, families, and partner organisations to remove barriers to employment and help people achieve their career aspirations. Key Responsibilities As an Employability Coach, you will: Provide personalised employment support to individuals with learning disabilities. Support people to identify career goals, build confidence, and develop employability skills. Deliver job coaching using systematic instruction techniques and tailored support plans. Assist individuals with CV preparation, job applications, interviews, and work trials. Provide workplace training and on-the-job support to help individuals learn job tasks and work independently. Identify and implement reasonable adjustments, assistive technology, and workplace accommodations. Support individuals with workplace expectations, communication, travel training, personal presentation, and professional behaviours. Conduct risk assessments and ensure health and safety requirements are understood and followed. Build strong relationships with local employers, Job Centres, local authorities, third-sector organisations, families, and carers. Promote inclusive employment opportunities and identify suitable work placements and paid employment opportunities. Monitor progress, maintain accurate records, and contribute to funding and reporting requirements. Participate in meetings, reviews, and training to support continuous improvement and positive outcomes. What We're Looking For You will be someone who: Is passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities to achieve their goals. Has excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills. Can work collaboratively with employers, families, and external agencies. Is confident supporting people in workplace environments and adapting support to individual needs. Is organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied workload. Understands the importance of dignity, respect, inclusion, and person-centred support. Essential Requirements GCSE English and Maths (Grade 5/C or equivalent). Full UK driving licence. Access to a vehicle for work purposes. Ability to travel across the local area to support participants and engage with employers. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping people with learning disabilities gain independence, develop skills, and achieve meaningful employment. Every day, you'll support individuals to build confidence, realise their potential, and move closer to achieving their aspirations. Join us and help make the best life possible a reality.
Restart Scheme - Employment Advisor Location: Margate Salary: £24,500-£26,500 depending on experience Vacancy Type: Permanent About the Role We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to coach and prepare learners, job seekers, clients, and individuals (including those from challenging backgrounds such as ex-offenders or NEET participants) for the world of work. This role focuses on supporting individuals into sustainable employment, apprenticeships, and meaningful career pathways. You will deliver high-quality, end-to-end employability support, including information, advice, and guidance aligned with recognised frameworks such as the Matrix and Gatsby Standards. From initial onboarding and assessment through to job placement and in-work support, you will play a key role in transforming lives and improving career outcomes. The role involves both one-to-one and group coaching, helping individuals build confidence, resilience, and the skills required to succeed. You will support learners with CV writing, job applications, interview preparation, and job searching using relevant digital tools and platforms. You will work closely with employers, colleagues, and external partners to identify opportunities, match candidates to roles, and ensure successful progression into employment or apprenticeships. Maintaining strong relationships and delivering excellent customer service will be central to your success. In addition, you will manage a caseload effectively, maintain accurate records using case management systems, meet performance targets and KPIs, and ensure full compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and contractual requirements. About You You are an enthusiastic, motivated, and empathetic individual with a genuine passion for helping others succeed. You have experience delivering high-quality employability support, including CV writing, job search, and interview preparation, particularly for individuals facing barriers to employment. You are confident in coaching both individuals and groups, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and build self-confidence in others. You understand how to identify a person s strengths and align them with suitable job or apprenticeship opportunities, using a strengths-based approach. You have experience engaging with employers, arranging interviews, and gathering feedback to improve outcomes for learners. You are skilled in supporting individuals into employment and ensuring they sustain their roles through ongoing engagement and support. Ideally, you have knowledge of the social enterprise sector and an understanding of offender services or substance misuse/recovery environments. You are highly organised, able to manage a busy caseload, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines. You are comfortable using ICT systems and digital tools, and you produce accurate, high-quality reports. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you build trust easily, put people at ease, and maintain a positive, can-do attitude. You are persuasive, persistent, patient, and able to perform well under pressure while maintaining professionalism at all times. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Restart Scheme - Employment Advisor Location: Margate Salary: £24,500-£26,500 depending on experience Vacancy Type: Permanent About the Role We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to coach and prepare learners, job seekers, clients, and individuals (including those from challenging backgrounds such as ex-offenders or NEET participants) for the world of work. This role focuses on supporting individuals into sustainable employment, apprenticeships, and meaningful career pathways. You will deliver high-quality, end-to-end employability support, including information, advice, and guidance aligned with recognised frameworks such as the Matrix and Gatsby Standards. From initial onboarding and assessment through to job placement and in-work support, you will play a key role in transforming lives and improving career outcomes. The role involves both one-to-one and group coaching, helping individuals build confidence, resilience, and the skills required to succeed. You will support learners with CV writing, job applications, interview preparation, and job searching using relevant digital tools and platforms. You will work closely with employers, colleagues, and external partners to identify opportunities, match candidates to roles, and ensure successful progression into employment or apprenticeships. Maintaining strong relationships and delivering excellent customer service will be central to your success. In addition, you will manage a caseload effectively, maintain accurate records using case management systems, meet performance targets and KPIs, and ensure full compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and contractual requirements. About You You are an enthusiastic, motivated, and empathetic individual with a genuine passion for helping others succeed. You have experience delivering high-quality employability support, including CV writing, job search, and interview preparation, particularly for individuals facing barriers to employment. You are confident in coaching both individuals and groups, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and build self-confidence in others. You understand how to identify a person s strengths and align them with suitable job or apprenticeship opportunities, using a strengths-based approach. You have experience engaging with employers, arranging interviews, and gathering feedback to improve outcomes for learners. You are skilled in supporting individuals into employment and ensuring they sustain their roles through ongoing engagement and support. Ideally, you have knowledge of the social enterprise sector and an understanding of offender services or substance misuse/recovery environments. You are highly organised, able to manage a busy caseload, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines. You are comfortable using ICT systems and digital tools, and you produce accurate, high-quality reports. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you build trust easily, put people at ease, and maintain a positive, can-do attitude. You are persuasive, persistent, patient, and able to perform well under pressure while maintaining professionalism at all times. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application
Are you looking for a rewarding role that will allow you to utilise your current skills to influence, support and encourages others to build a future? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference to people s lives? If so, then this might be the position for you. We re currently recruiting for an Employment Adviser to join our amazing team. You will provide advice and support to guide and encourage participants to overcome barriers to employment and achieve realistic job goals. You'll manage a caseload of participants, managing their journey to employment, be their coach and mentor and be the principle highly trusted contact to build strong positive relationships, guide, motivate, challenge, encourage and help customers obtain sustainable employment. Our ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, be target driven as well as a motivational adviser. You'll have a high level of initiative and motivation with the ability to seek out solutions to problems, and be able to work under pressure, without day to day supervision. However, we aren t always looking for someone who ticks every single box we re looking for someone who can provide a first class customer service, driven by our overarching aim to empower lives and improve communities. This is a rewarding role that will allow you to utilise your current skills to influence, support and encourages others to build a future and will also allow us to become better with your unique experiences. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary range of £26,500 to £29,545 per annum (dependent on experience) with these great additional benefits: • 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 x salary life assurance • Annual Pay 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 There s also the opportunity to progress your career within the Seetec Group. 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 (phone number removed). Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our employee owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make. Location: This is an office-based role, working in Bath Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm Closing Date: 11 July 2026 Skills and Experience Essential A good working knowledge of the local labour market in the specified geographical locations Basic knowledge of self-employment Fully IT literate in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes Experience of working in a target driven environment Experience of delivering services to meet contractual and quality standards Desirable Knowledge of the employability industry Knowledge of the recruitment industry Experience of working with people in the provision of information, advice & guidance Full driving licence Key Responsibilities Meet, and strive to exceed, personal performance targets (Key Performance Indicators). Progressively manage a caseload of referred customers using a variety of appropriate strategies to help them overcome barriers to gaining employment. Deliver a positive experience to new customers, ensuring they engage with you and the programme. Achieve the Customer Service Standards required on the programme Facilitate a range of assessments with each individual, using a suite of tools, to fully understand a customer s personal circumstances, ambitions and goals. Where required, provide appropriate advice and guidance on the basics of selfemployment and signpost customers to internal self-employment specialist that can further support customers in respect to self-employment. Co-produce personalised tailored Action Plans featuring SMART targeting to enable positive and timely progression. Provide tailored support in all aspects of job-search and interview preparation to ensure that customers are matched to the right job that enables them to sustain employment. Where required, provide appropriate training/guidance to customers to help them master digital technologies, for them to engage in guided self-service learning materials and online job vacancies. Ensure all relevant evidence requirements are met to verify job starts. Fully understand the local labour market, to source suitable job opportunities. Undertake direct marketing to employers using digital media e.g., email, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter etc. Market specific customers to employers. Identify the specific recruitment needs of employers and undertake tailored prescreens and group assessments. Develop relationships with key stakeholders to maximise job opportunities, i.e., federation of small businesses, chamber of commerce, JCP partnership managers Maintain hard copy and system-held customer records to the required compliance and quality standards. Adhere to the company s policies and procedures always, including safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, quality, health and safety and IT. To undertake any other duties, as required, appropriate to the post
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Are you looking for a rewarding role that will allow you to utilise your current skills to influence, support and encourages others to build a future? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference to people s lives? If so, then this might be the position for you. We re currently recruiting for an Employment Adviser to join our amazing team. You will provide advice and support to guide and encourage participants to overcome barriers to employment and achieve realistic job goals. You'll manage a caseload of participants, managing their journey to employment, be their coach and mentor and be the principle highly trusted contact to build strong positive relationships, guide, motivate, challenge, encourage and help customers obtain sustainable employment. Our ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, be target driven as well as a motivational adviser. You'll have a high level of initiative and motivation with the ability to seek out solutions to problems, and be able to work under pressure, without day to day supervision. However, we aren t always looking for someone who ticks every single box we re looking for someone who can provide a first class customer service, driven by our overarching aim to empower lives and improve communities. This is a rewarding role that will allow you to utilise your current skills to influence, support and encourages others to build a future and will also allow us to become better with your unique experiences. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary range of £26,500 to £29,545 per annum (dependent on experience) with these great additional benefits: • 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 x salary life assurance • Annual Pay 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 There s also the opportunity to progress your career within the Seetec Group. 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 (phone number removed). Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our employee owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make. Location: This is an office-based role, working in Bath Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm Closing Date: 11 July 2026 Skills and Experience Essential A good working knowledge of the local labour market in the specified geographical locations Basic knowledge of self-employment Fully IT literate in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes Experience of working in a target driven environment Experience of delivering services to meet contractual and quality standards Desirable Knowledge of the employability industry Knowledge of the recruitment industry Experience of working with people in the provision of information, advice & guidance Full driving licence Key Responsibilities Meet, and strive to exceed, personal performance targets (Key Performance Indicators). Progressively manage a caseload of referred customers using a variety of appropriate strategies to help them overcome barriers to gaining employment. Deliver a positive experience to new customers, ensuring they engage with you and the programme. Achieve the Customer Service Standards required on the programme Facilitate a range of assessments with each individual, using a suite of tools, to fully understand a customer s personal circumstances, ambitions and goals. Where required, provide appropriate advice and guidance on the basics of selfemployment and signpost customers to internal self-employment specialist that can further support customers in respect to self-employment. Co-produce personalised tailored Action Plans featuring SMART targeting to enable positive and timely progression. Provide tailored support in all aspects of job-search and interview preparation to ensure that customers are matched to the right job that enables them to sustain employment. Where required, provide appropriate training/guidance to customers to help them master digital technologies, for them to engage in guided self-service learning materials and online job vacancies. Ensure all relevant evidence requirements are met to verify job starts. Fully understand the local labour market, to source suitable job opportunities. Undertake direct marketing to employers using digital media e.g., email, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter etc. Market specific customers to employers. Identify the specific recruitment needs of employers and undertake tailored prescreens and group assessments. Develop relationships with key stakeholders to maximise job opportunities, i.e., federation of small businesses, chamber of commerce, JCP partnership managers Maintain hard copy and system-held customer records to the required compliance and quality standards. Adhere to the company s policies and procedures always, including safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, quality, health and safety and IT. To undertake any other duties, as required, appropriate to the post
In-Work Support Employment Specialist Location: Fylde & Wyre (Community-Based Role) Salary: £33,487 per annum + travel expenses (beyond base location) Contract: Full-time, permanent About the Opportunity We are seeking a passionate and proactive In-Work Support Employment Specialist to help individuals with health conditions, disabilities, or other barriers sustain and progress in employment. This is a rewarding, community-based role where you'll work directly with employees and employers, providing tailored support that enables people to thrive in the workplace, develop their careers, and achieve long-term employment success. You'll combine coaching, employer engagement, advocacy, and problem-solving skills to create positive outcomes for both individuals and businesses. Key Responsibilities Deliver Individualised In-Work Support Provide ongoing one-to-one support to individuals in employment, helping them overcome workplace challenges and achieve their career goals. Develop personalised action plans focused on job retention, wellbeing, confidence, and progression. Monitor progress and adapt support to meet changing needs. Build Strong Employer Partnerships Develop and maintain effective relationships with employers across the Fylde & Wyre area. Promote inclusive employment practices and workplace adjustments where appropriate. Work collaboratively with employers to support positive employment outcomes. Advocate and Enable Success Act as a trusted advocate for individuals, ensuring they have access to the support and resources needed to succeed. Empower customers to build resilience, confidence, and independence in the workplace. Support individuals to identify training, development, and career progression opportunities. Problem-Solve and Coordinate Support Identify potential barriers to sustained employment and intervene proactively. Signpost and refer individuals to appropriate specialist services where required. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate effective support solutions. Maintain Quality and Performance Keep accurate, timely, and compliant records of all customer interactions and outcomes. Manage a varied caseload effectively while meeting service targets and quality standards. Contribute to continuous service improvement and best practice. About You We're looking for someone who is motivated by helping others achieve their potential and who can build trust quickly with both individuals and employers. You will have: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A compassionate, person-centred approach. Strong coaching, motivational, and relationship-building abilities. The ability to manage a diverse caseload and prioritise effectively. A proactive and solution-focused mindset. Strong organisational and administrative skills. The ability to work independently across a community-based setting. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Desirable Experience Experience within employability, supported employment, welfare-to-work, careers guidance, or vocational rehabilitation. Knowledge of workplace wellbeing, disability inclusion, or reasonable adjustments. Understanding of benefits, health-related employment support, or vocational services. Experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions, disabilities, or complex barriers to employment. Experience of employer engagement and partnership working. Apply Now! To apply, please send your CV to: Tiffany Bennett
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
In-Work Support Employment Specialist Location: Fylde & Wyre (Community-Based Role) Salary: £33,487 per annum + travel expenses (beyond base location) Contract: Full-time, permanent About the Opportunity We are seeking a passionate and proactive In-Work Support Employment Specialist to help individuals with health conditions, disabilities, or other barriers sustain and progress in employment. This is a rewarding, community-based role where you'll work directly with employees and employers, providing tailored support that enables people to thrive in the workplace, develop their careers, and achieve long-term employment success. You'll combine coaching, employer engagement, advocacy, and problem-solving skills to create positive outcomes for both individuals and businesses. Key Responsibilities Deliver Individualised In-Work Support Provide ongoing one-to-one support to individuals in employment, helping them overcome workplace challenges and achieve their career goals. Develop personalised action plans focused on job retention, wellbeing, confidence, and progression. Monitor progress and adapt support to meet changing needs. Build Strong Employer Partnerships Develop and maintain effective relationships with employers across the Fylde & Wyre area. Promote inclusive employment practices and workplace adjustments where appropriate. Work collaboratively with employers to support positive employment outcomes. Advocate and Enable Success Act as a trusted advocate for individuals, ensuring they have access to the support and resources needed to succeed. Empower customers to build resilience, confidence, and independence in the workplace. Support individuals to identify training, development, and career progression opportunities. Problem-Solve and Coordinate Support Identify potential barriers to sustained employment and intervene proactively. Signpost and refer individuals to appropriate specialist services where required. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate effective support solutions. Maintain Quality and Performance Keep accurate, timely, and compliant records of all customer interactions and outcomes. Manage a varied caseload effectively while meeting service targets and quality standards. Contribute to continuous service improvement and best practice. About You We're looking for someone who is motivated by helping others achieve their potential and who can build trust quickly with both individuals and employers. You will have: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A compassionate, person-centred approach. Strong coaching, motivational, and relationship-building abilities. The ability to manage a diverse caseload and prioritise effectively. A proactive and solution-focused mindset. Strong organisational and administrative skills. The ability to work independently across a community-based setting. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Desirable Experience Experience within employability, supported employment, welfare-to-work, careers guidance, or vocational rehabilitation. Knowledge of workplace wellbeing, disability inclusion, or reasonable adjustments. Understanding of benefits, health-related employment support, or vocational services. Experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions, disabilities, or complex barriers to employment. Experience of employer engagement and partnership working. Apply Now! To apply, please send your CV to: Tiffany Bennett
Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others to fulfil their potential? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role of Employment Adviser at Reed in Partnership! Please note, internal applications for this role close on 14/05/2026 This role is aligned to our Redruth main office; however, due to service delivery needs, you will be required to work from our Penryn outreach office at least 3 days per week, with the remaining days based in Redruth. Who we are: Reed in Partnership's Employability Division aims to positively transform lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing challenges such as health conditions, disabilities, or caring responsibilities to find sustainable employment. Through a wide range of tailored support services including one-to-one careers guidance, CV writing, interview preparation, and skills training, we have supported over 250,000 people on their journey into work. Our Restart Scheme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), focuses specifically on supporting the long-term unemployed who are referred and mandated to the scheme by their local Job Centre Plus. We provide them with up to 12 months of personalised support to enter or re-enter the workforce. What is the role about? Employment Advisers are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers (our participants), engaging with local employers, and promoting the benefits of the Restart Scheme within the local community. Our participants are the lifeblood of our business and providing them with an excellent service is at the very core of the Employment Adviser role. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Taking Ownership Meeting with and supporting a caseload of long-term unemployed jobseekers, identifying their barriers and creating tailored action plans to progress them into employment. Delivering personalised, one-to-one guidance to our participants including CV writing, interview preparation, and skills development. Meeting and exceeding performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Working Together Collaborating with participants to shift their mindset and build the confidence they need to find and sustain work. Engaging with local employers to identify job opportunities. Signposting participants to internal and external stakeholders to address specific barriers such as health, housing, or financial challenges. Promoting the Restart Scheme within the community, raising awareness of it's benefits and impact. Being Fair, Open, and Honest Providing inclusive support and advice to people from all backgrounds. What's in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus much more that can be found on our website. The Employment Adviser role offers immense satisfaction of connecting people with the tailored support that they need to fulfil their potential. At Reed in Partnership, our values-Fair, Open & Honest, Take Ownership, and Work Together-guide everything we do. Join us in delivering services that make a real difference. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills through previous work or social activities. Experience of working in a customer facing environment (i.e. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services, Sales) Experience of working in a fast paced, performance target driven environment. Willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet customers/employers). A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma & GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage. OR International Equivalents. Desirable Criteria: Fluency in more than one language
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others to fulfil their potential? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role of Employment Adviser at Reed in Partnership! Please note, internal applications for this role close on 14/05/2026 This role is aligned to our Redruth main office; however, due to service delivery needs, you will be required to work from our Penryn outreach office at least 3 days per week, with the remaining days based in Redruth. Who we are: Reed in Partnership's Employability Division aims to positively transform lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing challenges such as health conditions, disabilities, or caring responsibilities to find sustainable employment. Through a wide range of tailored support services including one-to-one careers guidance, CV writing, interview preparation, and skills training, we have supported over 250,000 people on their journey into work. Our Restart Scheme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), focuses specifically on supporting the long-term unemployed who are referred and mandated to the scheme by their local Job Centre Plus. We provide them with up to 12 months of personalised support to enter or re-enter the workforce. What is the role about? Employment Advisers are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers (our participants), engaging with local employers, and promoting the benefits of the Restart Scheme within the local community. Our participants are the lifeblood of our business and providing them with an excellent service is at the very core of the Employment Adviser role. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Taking Ownership Meeting with and supporting a caseload of long-term unemployed jobseekers, identifying their barriers and creating tailored action plans to progress them into employment. Delivering personalised, one-to-one guidance to our participants including CV writing, interview preparation, and skills development. Meeting and exceeding performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Working Together Collaborating with participants to shift their mindset and build the confidence they need to find and sustain work. Engaging with local employers to identify job opportunities. Signposting participants to internal and external stakeholders to address specific barriers such as health, housing, or financial challenges. Promoting the Restart Scheme within the community, raising awareness of it's benefits and impact. Being Fair, Open, and Honest Providing inclusive support and advice to people from all backgrounds. What's in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus much more that can be found on our website. The Employment Adviser role offers immense satisfaction of connecting people with the tailored support that they need to fulfil their potential. At Reed in Partnership, our values-Fair, Open & Honest, Take Ownership, and Work Together-guide everything we do. Join us in delivering services that make a real difference. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills through previous work or social activities. Experience of working in a customer facing environment (i.e. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services, Sales) Experience of working in a fast paced, performance target driven environment. Willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet customers/employers). A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma & GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage. OR International Equivalents. Desirable Criteria: Fluency in more than one language
Employment Specialist - Folkestone/Hythe /Dover Location: Folkestone Salary: Up to £28,000 depending on experience Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives? At The Forward Trust, we re looking for compassionate, motivated Employment Specialists to join our Connect to Work team across Folkestone / Hythe and Dover. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, although part-time or reduced hours will also be considered depending on business needs and service requirements. If you enjoy helping people build confidence, overcome barriers and move towards a better future, this could be the perfect opportunity to make a real difference every day. You ll support people facing barriers to employment, including mental health challenges, long-term health conditions, disabilities and other life circumstances, helping them find meaningful work, sustain employment and progress towards greater independence. What you ll be doing You ll manage your own caseload and provide personalised support throughout each participant s employment journey, including: CV writing, job applications and interview preparation Career coaching, confidence building and job searching Delivering one-to-one and group support sessions Building relationships with local employers and identifying opportunities Supporting inclusive workplaces and reasonable adjustments Providing in-work support to help people sustain and progress in employment Working closely with community organisations, health services and training providers to remove barriers and create joined-up support Full IPS / Connect to Work training will be provided, along with ongoing development and support. What we re looking for Experience in the areas listed below is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided to successful candidates. Employability or recruitment Health, wellbeing or support services Adult learning or skills programmes Coaching, mentoring or support work You ll also bring: Strong communication, relationship-building and transferable skills Confidence working with people from diverse backgrounds A positive, supportive and person-centred approach A genuine belief that everyone deserves access to employment opportunities A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role. For more than 25 years, The Forward Trust has helped people overcome challenges including addiction, offending and unemployment to build healthier, more stable futures. We value your time and commitment, which is why all business-related travel mileage and site parking costs can be fully claimed back. Whether you're travelling between locations or attending meetings in the local community, you'll be reimbursed for eligible expenses, helping to keep your out-of-pocket costs to a minimum while you focus on delivering great work. We re committed to creating a supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment where our people can thrive while making a genuine impact in the communities we serve. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Diversity at Forward Trust The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with Lived Experience of addiction, offending, or homelessness. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Employment Specialist - Folkestone/Hythe /Dover Location: Folkestone Salary: Up to £28,000 depending on experience Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives? At The Forward Trust, we re looking for compassionate, motivated Employment Specialists to join our Connect to Work team across Folkestone / Hythe and Dover. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, although part-time or reduced hours will also be considered depending on business needs and service requirements. If you enjoy helping people build confidence, overcome barriers and move towards a better future, this could be the perfect opportunity to make a real difference every day. You ll support people facing barriers to employment, including mental health challenges, long-term health conditions, disabilities and other life circumstances, helping them find meaningful work, sustain employment and progress towards greater independence. What you ll be doing You ll manage your own caseload and provide personalised support throughout each participant s employment journey, including: CV writing, job applications and interview preparation Career coaching, confidence building and job searching Delivering one-to-one and group support sessions Building relationships with local employers and identifying opportunities Supporting inclusive workplaces and reasonable adjustments Providing in-work support to help people sustain and progress in employment Working closely with community organisations, health services and training providers to remove barriers and create joined-up support Full IPS / Connect to Work training will be provided, along with ongoing development and support. What we re looking for Experience in the areas listed below is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided to successful candidates. Employability or recruitment Health, wellbeing or support services Adult learning or skills programmes Coaching, mentoring or support work You ll also bring: Strong communication, relationship-building and transferable skills Confidence working with people from diverse backgrounds A positive, supportive and person-centred approach A genuine belief that everyone deserves access to employment opportunities A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role. For more than 25 years, The Forward Trust has helped people overcome challenges including addiction, offending and unemployment to build healthier, more stable futures. We value your time and commitment, which is why all business-related travel mileage and site parking costs can be fully claimed back. Whether you're travelling between locations or attending meetings in the local community, you'll be reimbursed for eligible expenses, helping to keep your out-of-pocket costs to a minimum while you focus on delivering great work. We re committed to creating a supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment where our people can thrive while making a genuine impact in the communities we serve. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Diversity at Forward Trust The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with Lived Experience of addiction, offending, or homelessness. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others to fulfil their potential? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role ofEmployment Adviserat Reed in Partnership! Please note, internal applications for this role close on 24/06/2026. Who we are: Reed in Partnership's Employability Division aims to positively transform lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing challenges such as health conditions, disabilities, or caring responsibilities to find sustainable employment. Through a wide range of tailored support services including one-to-one careers guidance, CV writing, interview preparation, and skills training, we have supported over 250,000 people on their journey into work. Our Restart Scheme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), focuses specifically on supporting the long-term unemployed who are referred and mandated to the scheme by their local Job Centre Plus. We provide them with up to 12 months of personalised support to enter or re-enter the workforce. What is the role about? Employment Advisers are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers (our participants), engaging with local employers, and promoting the benefits of the Restart Scheme within the local community. Our participants are the lifeblood of our business and providing them with an excellent service is at the very core of the Employment Adviser role. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Taking Ownership Meeting with and supporting a caseload of long-term unemployed jobseekers, identifying their barriers and creating tailored action plans to progress them into employment. Delivering personalised, one-to-one guidance to our participants including CV writing, interview preparation, and skills development. Meeting and exceeding performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Working Together Collaborating with participants to shift their mindset and build the confidence they need to find and sustain work. Engaging with local employers to identify job opportunities. Signposting participants to internal and external stakeholders to address specific barriers such as health, housing, or financial challenges. Promoting the Restart Scheme within the community, raising awareness ofit'sbenefits and impact. Being Fair, Open, and Honest Providing inclusive support and advice to people from all backgrounds. What's in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus much more that can be found on our website. The Employment Adviser role offers immense satisfaction of connecting people with the tailored support that they need to fulfil their potential. At Reed in Partnership, our values - Fair, Open & Honest, Take Ownership, and Work Together - guide everything we do. Join us in delivering services that make a real difference. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills through previous work or social activities. Experience of working in a customer facing environment (i.e. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services, Sales) Experience of working in a fast paced, performance target driven environment. Willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet customers/employers). A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma. GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage OR International Equivalents. Desirable Criteria: Fluency in more than one language
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others to fulfil their potential? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role ofEmployment Adviserat Reed in Partnership! Please note, internal applications for this role close on 24/06/2026. Who we are: Reed in Partnership's Employability Division aims to positively transform lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing challenges such as health conditions, disabilities, or caring responsibilities to find sustainable employment. Through a wide range of tailored support services including one-to-one careers guidance, CV writing, interview preparation, and skills training, we have supported over 250,000 people on their journey into work. Our Restart Scheme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), focuses specifically on supporting the long-term unemployed who are referred and mandated to the scheme by their local Job Centre Plus. We provide them with up to 12 months of personalised support to enter or re-enter the workforce. What is the role about? Employment Advisers are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers (our participants), engaging with local employers, and promoting the benefits of the Restart Scheme within the local community. Our participants are the lifeblood of our business and providing them with an excellent service is at the very core of the Employment Adviser role. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Taking Ownership Meeting with and supporting a caseload of long-term unemployed jobseekers, identifying their barriers and creating tailored action plans to progress them into employment. Delivering personalised, one-to-one guidance to our participants including CV writing, interview preparation, and skills development. Meeting and exceeding performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Working Together Collaborating with participants to shift their mindset and build the confidence they need to find and sustain work. Engaging with local employers to identify job opportunities. Signposting participants to internal and external stakeholders to address specific barriers such as health, housing, or financial challenges. Promoting the Restart Scheme within the community, raising awareness ofit'sbenefits and impact. Being Fair, Open, and Honest Providing inclusive support and advice to people from all backgrounds. What's in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus much more that can be found on our website. The Employment Adviser role offers immense satisfaction of connecting people with the tailored support that they need to fulfil their potential. At Reed in Partnership, our values - Fair, Open & Honest, Take Ownership, and Work Together - guide everything we do. Join us in delivering services that make a real difference. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills through previous work or social activities. Experience of working in a customer facing environment (i.e. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services, Sales) Experience of working in a fast paced, performance target driven environment. Willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet customers/employers). A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma. GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage OR International Equivalents. Desirable Criteria: Fluency in more than one language
Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others to fulfil their potential? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role of Employment Adviser at Reed in Partnership! Please note, internal applications for this role close on 23/06/2026 Who we are: Reed in Partnership's Employability Division aims to positively transform lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing challenges such as health conditions, disabilities, or caring responsibilities to find sustainable employment. Through a wide range of tailored support services including one-to-one careers guidance, CV writing, interview preparation, and skills training, we have supported over 250,000 people on their journey into work. Our Restart Scheme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), focuses specifically on supporting the long-term unemployed who are referred and mandated to the scheme by their local Job Centre Plus. We provide them with up to 12 months of personalised support to enter or re-enter the workforce. What is the role about? Employment Advisers are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers (our participants), engaging with local employers, and promoting the benefits of the Restart Scheme within the local community. Our participants are the lifeblood of our business and providing them with an excellent service is at the very core of the Employment Adviser role. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Taking Ownership Meeting with and supporting a caseload of long-term unemployed jobseekers, identifying their barriers and creating tailored action plans to progress them into employment. Delivering personalised, one-to-one guidance to our participants including CV writing, interview preparation, and skills development. Meeting and exceeding performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Working Together Collaborating with participants to shift their mindset and build the confidence they need to find and sustain work. Engaging with local employers to identify job opportunities. Signposting participants to internal and external stakeholders to address specific barriers such as health, housing, or financial challenges. Promoting the Restart Scheme within the community, raising awareness of it's benefits and impact. Being Fair, Open, and Honest Providing inclusive support and advice to people from all backgrounds. What's in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus much more that can be found on our website. The Employment Adviser role offers immense satisfaction of connecting people with the tailored support that they need to fulfil their potential. At Reed in Partnership, our values - Fair, Open & Honest, Take Ownership, and Work Together - guide everything we do. Join us in delivering services that make a real difference. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills through previous work or social activities. Experience of working in a customer facing environment (i.e. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services, Sales) Experience of working in a fast paced, performance target driven environment. Willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet customers/employers). A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma. GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage OR International Equivalents. Desirable Criteria: Fluency in more than one language
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others to fulfil their potential? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role of Employment Adviser at Reed in Partnership! Please note, internal applications for this role close on 23/06/2026 Who we are: Reed in Partnership's Employability Division aims to positively transform lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing challenges such as health conditions, disabilities, or caring responsibilities to find sustainable employment. Through a wide range of tailored support services including one-to-one careers guidance, CV writing, interview preparation, and skills training, we have supported over 250,000 people on their journey into work. Our Restart Scheme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), focuses specifically on supporting the long-term unemployed who are referred and mandated to the scheme by their local Job Centre Plus. We provide them with up to 12 months of personalised support to enter or re-enter the workforce. What is the role about? Employment Advisers are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers (our participants), engaging with local employers, and promoting the benefits of the Restart Scheme within the local community. Our participants are the lifeblood of our business and providing them with an excellent service is at the very core of the Employment Adviser role. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Taking Ownership Meeting with and supporting a caseload of long-term unemployed jobseekers, identifying their barriers and creating tailored action plans to progress them into employment. Delivering personalised, one-to-one guidance to our participants including CV writing, interview preparation, and skills development. Meeting and exceeding performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Working Together Collaborating with participants to shift their mindset and build the confidence they need to find and sustain work. Engaging with local employers to identify job opportunities. Signposting participants to internal and external stakeholders to address specific barriers such as health, housing, or financial challenges. Promoting the Restart Scheme within the community, raising awareness of it's benefits and impact. Being Fair, Open, and Honest Providing inclusive support and advice to people from all backgrounds. What's in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus much more that can be found on our website. The Employment Adviser role offers immense satisfaction of connecting people with the tailored support that they need to fulfil their potential. At Reed in Partnership, our values - Fair, Open & Honest, Take Ownership, and Work Together - guide everything we do. Join us in delivering services that make a real difference. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills through previous work or social activities. Experience of working in a customer facing environment (i.e. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services, Sales) Experience of working in a fast paced, performance target driven environment. Willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet customers/employers). A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma. GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage OR International Equivalents. Desirable Criteria: Fluency in more than one language
Job Description: Scholars School System is a project of UK CURRICULUM & ACCREDITATION BODY (UKCAB, a registered charity founded in 2006) having campuses across the United Kingdom which includes Birmingham, Manchester, London, Bradford and Leicester is looking for a Health and Social Care Lecturer with HE experience. Scholars School System is a national independent higher education provider, offering world-class education. Taught programs, ranging from Foundation Year through to Level 7, delivered in partnership with institutions such as Leeds Trinity University. Over 5000 (UK and EU) learners have completed their learning journey in the last five years with the current student population being over 3000. Our core values are important because 1. We share a common set of values across everything we do which helps to define who we are and how we behave. 2. We put our students and our community at the heart of all that we do. 3. We foster excellence, innovation, and creativity. 4. We celebrate diversity, inclusion, equality, and the breaking down of barriers to success. 5. We have high expectations of ourselves, our students, and our partners. Job Purpose The Career Advisor and Graduate Outcomes Officer plays a key role in supporting Scholars School System's commitment to student success, employability, graduate progression, and positive graduate outcomes. The postholder will provide high-quality careers information, advice and guidance to students and graduates, develop and maintain employer partnerships, support employability initiatives across all campuses, and lead the collection and analysis of graduate outcomes data. Working collaboratively with academic and professional services teams, the postholder will embed employability throughout the student lifecycle, contribute to improved progression outcomes, and support institutional performance against Office for Students (OfS) B3 Conditions relating to continuation, completion and progression. The role will also support the development of a thriving alumni community and ensure that students and graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to achieve their career aspirations. Key Duties and Responsibilities Provide professional careers information, advice and guidance to current students and graduates, supporting career planning, decision-making and progression. Deliver one-to-one careers coaching sessions and create personalised action plans to help students achieve their career goals. Support students with employability skills including CV writing, cover letters, personal statements, LinkedIn profiles, job applications and interview preparation. Deliver careers workshops, employability sessions, networking activities and professional development events. Support students through graduate recruitment processes, including applications, assessment centres and employer selection processes. Collaborate with academic teams to integrate employability and career development activities across programmes. Monitor, collect and report graduate outcomes data, maintaining accurate records of employment, further study and career progression. Conduct graduate destination surveys and follow-up activities to improve graduate outcome reporting. Build positive relationships with alumni and support alumni engagement activities, communications and events. Develop and maintain relationships with employers, industry partners and professional bodies to increase employment, placement and internship opportunities. Promote graduate success stories and contribute to initiatives that enhance student employability and career outcomes. Person Specification Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification. Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development or equivalent recognised qualification. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Level 7 Qualification in Career Guidance and Development. Membership of the Career Development Institute (CDI) or equivalent professional body. Minimum two years' experience within Higher Education, Further Education, careers guidance or employability services. Experience providing careers advice and guidance to students or graduates. Experience organising careers, employability or employer engagement activities. Understanding of graduate employability and career development practices. Understanding of Office for Students (OfS) requirements and graduate outcomes measures. What We Offer Salary range is £30,000 to £35,000. Holiday entitlement is 28 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays. Up to £5k annual incentives pro-rata given quarterly on meeting KPIs after successful probationary period. Workplace pension scheme. Reward and recognition programme. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 5% annual increase per year on completion from your start date of service and on meeting KPIs. Complimentary lunch provided on working days. A supportive academic environment committed to quality and continuous improvement Opportunities for professional development aligned with academic support practice
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Job Description: Scholars School System is a project of UK CURRICULUM & ACCREDITATION BODY (UKCAB, a registered charity founded in 2006) having campuses across the United Kingdom which includes Birmingham, Manchester, London, Bradford and Leicester is looking for a Health and Social Care Lecturer with HE experience. Scholars School System is a national independent higher education provider, offering world-class education. Taught programs, ranging from Foundation Year through to Level 7, delivered in partnership with institutions such as Leeds Trinity University. Over 5000 (UK and EU) learners have completed their learning journey in the last five years with the current student population being over 3000. Our core values are important because 1. We share a common set of values across everything we do which helps to define who we are and how we behave. 2. We put our students and our community at the heart of all that we do. 3. We foster excellence, innovation, and creativity. 4. We celebrate diversity, inclusion, equality, and the breaking down of barriers to success. 5. We have high expectations of ourselves, our students, and our partners. Job Purpose The Career Advisor and Graduate Outcomes Officer plays a key role in supporting Scholars School System's commitment to student success, employability, graduate progression, and positive graduate outcomes. The postholder will provide high-quality careers information, advice and guidance to students and graduates, develop and maintain employer partnerships, support employability initiatives across all campuses, and lead the collection and analysis of graduate outcomes data. Working collaboratively with academic and professional services teams, the postholder will embed employability throughout the student lifecycle, contribute to improved progression outcomes, and support institutional performance against Office for Students (OfS) B3 Conditions relating to continuation, completion and progression. The role will also support the development of a thriving alumni community and ensure that students and graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to achieve their career aspirations. Key Duties and Responsibilities Provide professional careers information, advice and guidance to current students and graduates, supporting career planning, decision-making and progression. Deliver one-to-one careers coaching sessions and create personalised action plans to help students achieve their career goals. Support students with employability skills including CV writing, cover letters, personal statements, LinkedIn profiles, job applications and interview preparation. Deliver careers workshops, employability sessions, networking activities and professional development events. Support students through graduate recruitment processes, including applications, assessment centres and employer selection processes. Collaborate with academic teams to integrate employability and career development activities across programmes. Monitor, collect and report graduate outcomes data, maintaining accurate records of employment, further study and career progression. Conduct graduate destination surveys and follow-up activities to improve graduate outcome reporting. Build positive relationships with alumni and support alumni engagement activities, communications and events. Develop and maintain relationships with employers, industry partners and professional bodies to increase employment, placement and internship opportunities. Promote graduate success stories and contribute to initiatives that enhance student employability and career outcomes. Person Specification Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification. Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development or equivalent recognised qualification. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Level 7 Qualification in Career Guidance and Development. Membership of the Career Development Institute (CDI) or equivalent professional body. Minimum two years' experience within Higher Education, Further Education, careers guidance or employability services. Experience providing careers advice and guidance to students or graduates. Experience organising careers, employability or employer engagement activities. Understanding of graduate employability and career development practices. Understanding of Office for Students (OfS) requirements and graduate outcomes measures. What We Offer Salary range is £30,000 to £35,000. Holiday entitlement is 28 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays. Up to £5k annual incentives pro-rata given quarterly on meeting KPIs after successful probationary period. Workplace pension scheme. Reward and recognition programme. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 5% annual increase per year on completion from your start date of service and on meeting KPIs. Complimentary lunch provided on working days. A supportive academic environment committed to quality and continuous improvement Opportunities for professional development aligned with academic support practice
In-Work Support Employment Specialist Location: Fylde & Wyre (Community-Based Role) Salary: £33,487 per annum + travel expenses (beyond base location) Contract: Full-time, permanent About the Opportunity We are seeking a passionate and proactive In-Work Support Employment Specialist to help individuals with health conditions, disabilities, or other barriers sustain and progress in employment. This is a rewarding, community-based role where you'll work directly with employees and employers, providing tailored support that enables people to thrive in the workplace, develop their careers, and achieve long-term employment success. You'll combine coaching, employer engagement, advocacy, and problem-solving skills to create positive outcomes for both individuals and businesses. Key Responsibilities Deliver Individualised In-Work Support Provide ongoing one-to-one support to individuals in employment, helping them overcome workplace challenges and achieve their career goals. Develop personalised action plans focused on job retention, wellbeing, confidence, and progression. Monitor progress and adapt support to meet changing needs. Build Strong Employer Partnerships Develop and maintain effective relationships with employers across the Fylde & Wyre area. Promote inclusive employment practices and workplace adjustments where appropriate. Work collaboratively with employers to support positive employment outcomes. Advocate and Enable Success Act as a trusted advocate for individuals, ensuring they have access to the support and resources needed to succeed. Empower customers to build resilience, confidence, and independence in the workplace. Support individuals to identify training, development, and career progression opportunities. Problem-Solve and Coordinate Support Identify potential barriers to sustained employment and intervene proactively. Signpost and refer individuals to appropriate specialist services where required. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate effective support solutions. Maintain Quality and Performance Keep accurate, timely, and compliant records of all customer interactions and outcomes. Manage a varied caseload effectively while meeting service targets and quality standards. Contribute to continuous service improvement and best practice. About You We're looking for someone who is motivated by helping others achieve their potential and who can build trust quickly with both individuals and employers. You will have: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A compassionate, person-centred approach. Strong coaching, motivational, and relationship-building abilities. The ability to manage a diverse caseload and prioritise effectively. A proactive and solution-focused mindset. Strong organisational and administrative skills. The ability to work independently across a community-based setting. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Desirable Experience Experience within employability, supported employment, welfare-to-work, careers guidance, or vocational rehabilitation. Knowledge of workplace wellbeing, disability inclusion, or reasonable adjustments. Understanding of benefits, health-related employment support, or vocational services. Experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions, disabilities, or complex barriers to employment. Experience of employer engagement and partnership working. Apply Now! To apply, please send your CV to: Tiffany Bennett (phone number removed) (url removed)
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
In-Work Support Employment Specialist Location: Fylde & Wyre (Community-Based Role) Salary: £33,487 per annum + travel expenses (beyond base location) Contract: Full-time, permanent About the Opportunity We are seeking a passionate and proactive In-Work Support Employment Specialist to help individuals with health conditions, disabilities, or other barriers sustain and progress in employment. This is a rewarding, community-based role where you'll work directly with employees and employers, providing tailored support that enables people to thrive in the workplace, develop their careers, and achieve long-term employment success. You'll combine coaching, employer engagement, advocacy, and problem-solving skills to create positive outcomes for both individuals and businesses. Key Responsibilities Deliver Individualised In-Work Support Provide ongoing one-to-one support to individuals in employment, helping them overcome workplace challenges and achieve their career goals. Develop personalised action plans focused on job retention, wellbeing, confidence, and progression. Monitor progress and adapt support to meet changing needs. Build Strong Employer Partnerships Develop and maintain effective relationships with employers across the Fylde & Wyre area. Promote inclusive employment practices and workplace adjustments where appropriate. Work collaboratively with employers to support positive employment outcomes. Advocate and Enable Success Act as a trusted advocate for individuals, ensuring they have access to the support and resources needed to succeed. Empower customers to build resilience, confidence, and independence in the workplace. Support individuals to identify training, development, and career progression opportunities. Problem-Solve and Coordinate Support Identify potential barriers to sustained employment and intervene proactively. Signpost and refer individuals to appropriate specialist services where required. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate effective support solutions. Maintain Quality and Performance Keep accurate, timely, and compliant records of all customer interactions and outcomes. Manage a varied caseload effectively while meeting service targets and quality standards. Contribute to continuous service improvement and best practice. About You We're looking for someone who is motivated by helping others achieve their potential and who can build trust quickly with both individuals and employers. You will have: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A compassionate, person-centred approach. Strong coaching, motivational, and relationship-building abilities. The ability to manage a diverse caseload and prioritise effectively. A proactive and solution-focused mindset. Strong organisational and administrative skills. The ability to work independently across a community-based setting. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Desirable Experience Experience within employability, supported employment, welfare-to-work, careers guidance, or vocational rehabilitation. Knowledge of workplace wellbeing, disability inclusion, or reasonable adjustments. Understanding of benefits, health-related employment support, or vocational services. Experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions, disabilities, or complex barriers to employment. Experience of employer engagement and partnership working. Apply Now! To apply, please send your CV to: Tiffany Bennett (phone number removed) (url removed)
Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others to fulfil their potential? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role of Employment Adviser at Reed in Partnership! Please note, internal applications for this role close on 29/06/2026 Who we are: Reed in Partnership's Employability Division aims to positively transform lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing challenges such as health conditions, disabilities, or caring responsibilities to find sustainable employment. Through a wide range of tailored support services including one-to-one careers guidance, CV writing, interview preparation, and skills training, we have supported over 250,000 people on their journey into work. Our Restart Scheme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), focuses specifically on supporting the long-term unemployed who are referred and mandated to the scheme by their local Job Centre Plus. We provide them with up to 12 months of personalised support to enter or re-enter the workforce. What is the role about? Employment Advisers are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers (our participants), engaging with local employers, and promoting the benefits of the Restart Scheme within the local community. Our participants are the lifeblood of our business and providing them with an excellent service is at the very core of the Employment Adviser role. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Taking Ownership Meeting with and supporting a caseload of long-term unemployed jobseekers, identifying their barriers and creating tailored action plans to progress them into employment. Delivering personalised, one-to-one guidance to our participants including CV writing, interview preparation, and skills development. Meeting and exceeding performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Working Together Collaborating with participants to shift their mindset and build the confidence they need to find and sustain work. Engaging with local employers to identify job opportunities. Signposting participants to internal and external stakeholders to address specific barriers such as health, housing, or financial challenges. Promoting the Restart Scheme within the community, raising awareness of it's benefits and impact. Being Fair, Open, and Honest Providing inclusive support and advice to people from all backgrounds. What's in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus much more that can be found on our website. The Employment Adviser role offers immense satisfaction of connecting people with the tailored support that they need to fulfil their potential. At Reed in Partnership, our values - Fair, Open & Honest, Take Ownership, and Work Together - guide everything we do. Join us in delivering services that make a real difference. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills through previous work or social activities. Experience of working in a customer facing environment (i.e. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services, Sales) Experience of working in a fast paced, performance target driven environment. Willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet customers/employers). A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma. GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage OR International Equivalents. Desirable Criteria: Fluency in more than one language
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others to fulfil their potential? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role of Employment Adviser at Reed in Partnership! Please note, internal applications for this role close on 29/06/2026 Who we are: Reed in Partnership's Employability Division aims to positively transform lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing challenges such as health conditions, disabilities, or caring responsibilities to find sustainable employment. Through a wide range of tailored support services including one-to-one careers guidance, CV writing, interview preparation, and skills training, we have supported over 250,000 people on their journey into work. Our Restart Scheme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), focuses specifically on supporting the long-term unemployed who are referred and mandated to the scheme by their local Job Centre Plus. We provide them with up to 12 months of personalised support to enter or re-enter the workforce. What is the role about? Employment Advisers are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers (our participants), engaging with local employers, and promoting the benefits of the Restart Scheme within the local community. Our participants are the lifeblood of our business and providing them with an excellent service is at the very core of the Employment Adviser role. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Taking Ownership Meeting with and supporting a caseload of long-term unemployed jobseekers, identifying their barriers and creating tailored action plans to progress them into employment. Delivering personalised, one-to-one guidance to our participants including CV writing, interview preparation, and skills development. Meeting and exceeding performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Working Together Collaborating with participants to shift their mindset and build the confidence they need to find and sustain work. Engaging with local employers to identify job opportunities. Signposting participants to internal and external stakeholders to address specific barriers such as health, housing, or financial challenges. Promoting the Restart Scheme within the community, raising awareness of it's benefits and impact. Being Fair, Open, and Honest Providing inclusive support and advice to people from all backgrounds. What's in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus much more that can be found on our website. The Employment Adviser role offers immense satisfaction of connecting people with the tailored support that they need to fulfil their potential. At Reed in Partnership, our values - Fair, Open & Honest, Take Ownership, and Work Together - guide everything we do. Join us in delivering services that make a real difference. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills through previous work or social activities. Experience of working in a customer facing environment (i.e. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services, Sales) Experience of working in a fast paced, performance target driven environment. Willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet customers/employers). A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma. GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage OR International Equivalents. Desirable Criteria: Fluency in more than one language
Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others to fulfil their potential? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role of Employment Specialist at Reed in Partnership! Please note internal applications for this role close Who we are Reed in Partnership's Employability Division aims to positively transform lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing challenges such as health conditions, disabilities, or caring responsibilities to find sustainable employment. Through a wide range of tailored support services including one-to-one careers guidance, CV writing, interview preparation, and skills training, we have supported over 250,000 people on their journey into work. Our Connect to Work programme, focuses specifically on supporting unemployed participants with complex barriers to employment, including those with a disability or health condition. We provide them with up to 12 months of personalised support to enter or re-enter the workforce. Please note, travel across East Sussex is essential to this role so candidates must hold a valid driving licence and have access to their own vehicle. What is the role about? Employment Specialists are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers (our participants), engaging with individuals within communities across East Sussex to generate referrals onto the programme, as well as promoting the benefits of the Connect to Work programme. Our participants are the lifeblood of our business and providing them with an excellent service is at the very core of the Employment Specialist role. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Taking Ownership Meeting with and supporting a caseload of jobseekers in the community, identifying their barriers and creating tailored action plans to progress them into employment. Delivering personalised, one-to-one guidance to our participants including CV writing, interview preparation, and skills development. Meeting and exceeding performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Working Together Collaborating with participants to shift their mindset and build the confidence they need to find and sustain work. Engaging with local employers to identify job opportunities. Signposting participants to internal and external stakeholders to address specific barriers such as health, housing, or financial challenges. Promoting the Connect to Work programme within the community to generate referrals, raising awareness of it's benefits and impact. Attending events within the local community to promote the Connect to Work programme to generate referrals, raising awareness of it's benefits and impact. Being Fair, Open, and Honest Providing inclusive support and advice to people from all backgrounds. What's in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus, much more that can be found on our website. The Employment Specialist role offers immense satisfaction of connecting people with the tailored support that they need to fulfil their potential. At Reed in Partnership, our values - Fair, Open & Honest, Take Ownership, and Work Together, guide everything we do. Join us in delivering services that make a real difference. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills through previous work or social activities. Experience of working in a customer facing environment (i.e. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services, Sales) Experience of working in a fast paced, performance target driven environment. Willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet customers/employers). A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma. GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage. OR International Equivalents. Desirable Criteria: Experience working within a Community Engagement role (i.e. Business Development, Outreach) Fluency in more than one language.
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others to fulfil their potential? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role of Employment Specialist at Reed in Partnership! Please note internal applications for this role close Who we are Reed in Partnership's Employability Division aims to positively transform lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing challenges such as health conditions, disabilities, or caring responsibilities to find sustainable employment. Through a wide range of tailored support services including one-to-one careers guidance, CV writing, interview preparation, and skills training, we have supported over 250,000 people on their journey into work. Our Connect to Work programme, focuses specifically on supporting unemployed participants with complex barriers to employment, including those with a disability or health condition. We provide them with up to 12 months of personalised support to enter or re-enter the workforce. Please note, travel across East Sussex is essential to this role so candidates must hold a valid driving licence and have access to their own vehicle. What is the role about? Employment Specialists are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers (our participants), engaging with individuals within communities across East Sussex to generate referrals onto the programme, as well as promoting the benefits of the Connect to Work programme. Our participants are the lifeblood of our business and providing them with an excellent service is at the very core of the Employment Specialist role. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Taking Ownership Meeting with and supporting a caseload of jobseekers in the community, identifying their barriers and creating tailored action plans to progress them into employment. Delivering personalised, one-to-one guidance to our participants including CV writing, interview preparation, and skills development. Meeting and exceeding performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Working Together Collaborating with participants to shift their mindset and build the confidence they need to find and sustain work. Engaging with local employers to identify job opportunities. Signposting participants to internal and external stakeholders to address specific barriers such as health, housing, or financial challenges. Promoting the Connect to Work programme within the community to generate referrals, raising awareness of it's benefits and impact. Attending events within the local community to promote the Connect to Work programme to generate referrals, raising awareness of it's benefits and impact. Being Fair, Open, and Honest Providing inclusive support and advice to people from all backgrounds. What's in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus, much more that can be found on our website. The Employment Specialist role offers immense satisfaction of connecting people with the tailored support that they need to fulfil their potential. At Reed in Partnership, our values - Fair, Open & Honest, Take Ownership, and Work Together, guide everything we do. Join us in delivering services that make a real difference. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills through previous work or social activities. Experience of working in a customer facing environment (i.e. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services, Sales) Experience of working in a fast paced, performance target driven environment. Willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet customers/employers). A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma. GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage. OR International Equivalents. Desirable Criteria: Experience working within a Community Engagement role (i.e. Business Development, Outreach) Fluency in more than one language.
Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better. Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others to fulfil their potential? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role of Employment Adviser at Reed in Partnership! Please note, internal applications for this role close on 01/07/2026. Who we are: Reed in Partnership's Employability Division aims to positively transform lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing challenges such as health conditions, disabilities, or caring responsibilities to find sustainable employment. Through a wide range of tailored support services including one-to-one careers guidance, CV writing, interview preparation, and skills training, we have supported over 250,000 people on their journey into work. Our Restart Scheme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), focuses specifically on supporting the long-term unemployed who are referred and mandated to the scheme by their local Job Centre Plus. We provide them with up to 12 months of personalised support to enter or re-enter the workforce. What is the role about? Employment Advisers are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers (our participants), engaging with local employers, and promoting the benefits of the Restart Scheme within the local community. Our participants are the lifeblood of our business and providing them with an excellent service is at the very core of the Employment Adviser role. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Taking Ownership Meeting with and supporting a caseload of long-term unemployed jobseekers, identifying their barriers and creating tailored action plans to progress them into employment. Delivering personalised, one-to-one guidance to our participants including CV writing, interview preparation, and skills development. Meeting and exceeding performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Working Together Collaborating with participants to shift their mindset and build the confidence they need to find and sustain work. Engaging with local employers to identify job opportunities. Signposting participants to internal and external stakeholders to address specific barriers such as health, housing, or financial challenges. Promoting the Restart Scheme within the community, raising awareness of it's benefits and impact. Being Fair, Open, and Honest Providing inclusive support and advice to people from all backgrounds. What's in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus much more that can be found on our website. The Employment Adviser role offers immense satisfaction of connecting people with the tailored support that they need to fulfil their potential. At Reed in Partnership, our values-Fair, Open & Honest, Take Ownership, and Work Together-guide everything we do. Join us in delivering services that make a real difference. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills through previous work or social activities. Experience of working in a customer facing environment (i.e. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services, Sales) Experience of working in a fast paced, performance target driven environment. Willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet customers/employers). A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma & GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage. OR International Equivalents. Desirable Criteria: Fluency in more than one language
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better. Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others to fulfil their potential? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role of Employment Adviser at Reed in Partnership! Please note, internal applications for this role close on 01/07/2026. Who we are: Reed in Partnership's Employability Division aims to positively transform lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing challenges such as health conditions, disabilities, or caring responsibilities to find sustainable employment. Through a wide range of tailored support services including one-to-one careers guidance, CV writing, interview preparation, and skills training, we have supported over 250,000 people on their journey into work. Our Restart Scheme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), focuses specifically on supporting the long-term unemployed who are referred and mandated to the scheme by their local Job Centre Plus. We provide them with up to 12 months of personalised support to enter or re-enter the workforce. What is the role about? Employment Advisers are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers (our participants), engaging with local employers, and promoting the benefits of the Restart Scheme within the local community. Our participants are the lifeblood of our business and providing them with an excellent service is at the very core of the Employment Adviser role. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Taking Ownership Meeting with and supporting a caseload of long-term unemployed jobseekers, identifying their barriers and creating tailored action plans to progress them into employment. Delivering personalised, one-to-one guidance to our participants including CV writing, interview preparation, and skills development. Meeting and exceeding performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Working Together Collaborating with participants to shift their mindset and build the confidence they need to find and sustain work. Engaging with local employers to identify job opportunities. Signposting participants to internal and external stakeholders to address specific barriers such as health, housing, or financial challenges. Promoting the Restart Scheme within the community, raising awareness of it's benefits and impact. Being Fair, Open, and Honest Providing inclusive support and advice to people from all backgrounds. What's in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus much more that can be found on our website. The Employment Adviser role offers immense satisfaction of connecting people with the tailored support that they need to fulfil their potential. At Reed in Partnership, our values-Fair, Open & Honest, Take Ownership, and Work Together-guide everything we do. Join us in delivering services that make a real difference. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills through previous work or social activities. Experience of working in a customer facing environment (i.e. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services, Sales) Experience of working in a fast paced, performance target driven environment. Willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet customers/employers). A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma & GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage. OR International Equivalents. Desirable Criteria: Fluency in more than one language
Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others to fulfil their potential? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role of Employment Adviser at Reed in Partnership! Please note, internal applications for this role close on 02/07/2026 Who we are: Reed in Partnership's Employability Division aims to positively transform lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing challenges such as health conditions, disabilities, or caring responsibilities to find sustainable employment. Through a wide range of tailored support services including one-to-one careers guidance, CV writing, interview preparation, and skills training, we have supported over 250,000 people on their journey into work. Our Restart Scheme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), focuses specifically on supporting the long-term unemployed who are referred and mandated to the scheme by their local Job Centre Plus. We provide them with up to 12 months of personalised support to enter or re-enter the workforce. What is the role about? Employment Advisers are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers (our participants), engaging with local employers, and promoting the benefits of the Restart Scheme within the local community. Our participants are the lifeblood of our business and providing them with an excellent service is at the very core of the Employment Adviser role. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Taking Ownership Meeting with and supporting a caseload of long-term unemployed jobseekers, identifying their barriers and creating tailored action plans to progress them into employment. Delivering personalised, one-to-one guidance to our participants including CV writing, interview preparation, and skills development. Meeting and exceeding performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Working Together Collaborating with participants to shift their mindset and build the confidence they need to find and sustain work. Engaging with local employers to identify job opportunities. Signposting participants to internal and external stakeholders to address specific barriers such as health, housing, or financial challenges. Promoting the Restart Scheme within the community, raising awareness of it's benefits and impact. Being Fair, Open, and Honest Providing inclusive support and advice to people from all backgrounds. What's in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus much more that can be found on our website. The Employment Adviser role offers immense satisfaction of connecting people with the tailored support that they need to fulfil their potential. At Reed in Partnership, our values - Fair, Open & Honest, Take Ownership, and Work Together - guide everything we do. Join us in delivering services that make a real difference. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills through previous work or social activities. Experience of working in a customer facing environment (i.e. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services, Sales) Experience of working in a fast paced, performance target driven environment. Willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet customers/employers). A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma. GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage OR International Equivalents. Desirable Criteria: Fluency in more than one language
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others to fulfil their potential? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role of Employment Adviser at Reed in Partnership! Please note, internal applications for this role close on 02/07/2026 Who we are: Reed in Partnership's Employability Division aims to positively transform lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing challenges such as health conditions, disabilities, or caring responsibilities to find sustainable employment. Through a wide range of tailored support services including one-to-one careers guidance, CV writing, interview preparation, and skills training, we have supported over 250,000 people on their journey into work. Our Restart Scheme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), focuses specifically on supporting the long-term unemployed who are referred and mandated to the scheme by their local Job Centre Plus. We provide them with up to 12 months of personalised support to enter or re-enter the workforce. What is the role about? Employment Advisers are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers (our participants), engaging with local employers, and promoting the benefits of the Restart Scheme within the local community. Our participants are the lifeblood of our business and providing them with an excellent service is at the very core of the Employment Adviser role. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Taking Ownership Meeting with and supporting a caseload of long-term unemployed jobseekers, identifying their barriers and creating tailored action plans to progress them into employment. Delivering personalised, one-to-one guidance to our participants including CV writing, interview preparation, and skills development. Meeting and exceeding performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Working Together Collaborating with participants to shift their mindset and build the confidence they need to find and sustain work. Engaging with local employers to identify job opportunities. Signposting participants to internal and external stakeholders to address specific barriers such as health, housing, or financial challenges. Promoting the Restart Scheme within the community, raising awareness of it's benefits and impact. Being Fair, Open, and Honest Providing inclusive support and advice to people from all backgrounds. What's in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus much more that can be found on our website. The Employment Adviser role offers immense satisfaction of connecting people with the tailored support that they need to fulfil their potential. At Reed in Partnership, our values - Fair, Open & Honest, Take Ownership, and Work Together - guide everything we do. Join us in delivering services that make a real difference. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills through previous work or social activities. Experience of working in a customer facing environment (i.e. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services, Sales) Experience of working in a fast paced, performance target driven environment. Willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet customers/employers). A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma. GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage OR International Equivalents. Desirable Criteria: Fluency in more than one language
Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others to fulfil their potential? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role ofEmployment SpecialistatReed in Partnership! Please note this is an outreach role, meaning the successful candidate will be required to travel in and around the Chesterfield area. Who we are Reed in Partnership's Employability Division aims to positively transform lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing challenges such as health conditions, disabilities, or caring responsibilities to find sustainable employment. Through a wide range of tailored support services including one-to-one careers guidance, CV writing, interview preparation, and skills training, we have supported over 250,000 people on their journey into work. Our Connect to Work programme, funded by East Midlands Combined Authority, focuses specifically on supporting unemployed participants with complex barriers to employment, including those with a disability or health condition. We provide them with up to 12 months of personalised support to enter or re-enter the workforce. Please note internal applications for this role close 22/06/2026 What is the role about? Employment Specialists are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers (our participants), engaging with individuals within communities across Derbyshire to generate referrals onto the programme, as well as promoting the benefits of the Connect to Work programme. Our participants are the lifeblood of our business and providing them with an excellent service is at the very core of the Employment Specialist role. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Taking Ownership Meeting with and supporting a caseload of jobseekers in the community, identifying their barriers and creating tailored action plans to progress them into employment. Delivering personalised, one-to-one guidance to our participants including CV writing, interview preparation, and skills development. Meeting and exceeding performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Working Together Collaborating with participants to shift their mindset and build the confidence they need to find and sustain work. Engaging with local employers to identify job opportunities. Signposting participants to internal and external stakeholders to address specific barriers such as health, housing, or financial challenges. Promoting the Connect to Work programme within the community to generate referrals, raising awareness of its benefits and impact. Attending events within the local community to promote the Connect to Work programme to generate referrals, raising awareness of its benefits and impact. Being Fair, Open, and Honest Providing inclusive support and advice to people from all backgrounds. What's in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus, much more that can be found on our website. The Employment Specialist role offers immense satisfaction of connecting people with the tailored support that they need to fulfil their potential. At Reed in Partnership, our values - Fair, Open & Honest, Take Ownership, and Work Together, guide everything we do. Join us in delivering services that make a real difference. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills through previous work or social activities. Experience of working in a customer facing environment (i.e. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services, Sales) Experience of working in a fast paced, performance target driven environment. Willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet customers/employers). A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma. GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage. OR International Equivalents. Desirable Criteria: Experience working within a Community Engagement role (i.e. Business Development, Outreach) Fluency in more than one language
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others to fulfil their potential? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role ofEmployment SpecialistatReed in Partnership! Please note this is an outreach role, meaning the successful candidate will be required to travel in and around the Chesterfield area. Who we are Reed in Partnership's Employability Division aims to positively transform lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing challenges such as health conditions, disabilities, or caring responsibilities to find sustainable employment. Through a wide range of tailored support services including one-to-one careers guidance, CV writing, interview preparation, and skills training, we have supported over 250,000 people on their journey into work. Our Connect to Work programme, funded by East Midlands Combined Authority, focuses specifically on supporting unemployed participants with complex barriers to employment, including those with a disability or health condition. We provide them with up to 12 months of personalised support to enter or re-enter the workforce. Please note internal applications for this role close 22/06/2026 What is the role about? Employment Specialists are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers (our participants), engaging with individuals within communities across Derbyshire to generate referrals onto the programme, as well as promoting the benefits of the Connect to Work programme. Our participants are the lifeblood of our business and providing them with an excellent service is at the very core of the Employment Specialist role. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Taking Ownership Meeting with and supporting a caseload of jobseekers in the community, identifying their barriers and creating tailored action plans to progress them into employment. Delivering personalised, one-to-one guidance to our participants including CV writing, interview preparation, and skills development. Meeting and exceeding performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Working Together Collaborating with participants to shift their mindset and build the confidence they need to find and sustain work. Engaging with local employers to identify job opportunities. Signposting participants to internal and external stakeholders to address specific barriers such as health, housing, or financial challenges. Promoting the Connect to Work programme within the community to generate referrals, raising awareness of its benefits and impact. Attending events within the local community to promote the Connect to Work programme to generate referrals, raising awareness of its benefits and impact. Being Fair, Open, and Honest Providing inclusive support and advice to people from all backgrounds. What's in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus, much more that can be found on our website. The Employment Specialist role offers immense satisfaction of connecting people with the tailored support that they need to fulfil their potential. At Reed in Partnership, our values - Fair, Open & Honest, Take Ownership, and Work Together, guide everything we do. Join us in delivering services that make a real difference. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with: Ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills through previous work or social activities. Experience of working in a customer facing environment (i.e. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services, Sales) Experience of working in a fast paced, performance target driven environment. Willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet customers/employers). A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma. GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage. OR International Equivalents. Desirable Criteria: Experience working within a Community Engagement role (i.e. Business Development, Outreach) Fluency in more than one language
Ay Shaw trust we excited to announce that we are hoping to expand our IPS services into Lincolnshire, following our success in other areas in the UK. This marks an important milestone in our growth, and we're looking for passionate, driven individuals to join us as we build and shape our presence in the local community. We are currently at the bid stage and any job offers would be subject to contract award. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new team from the ground up, helping to deliver impactful employment support services that make a real difference to people's lives. You'll play a key role in establishing and embedding high quality services in Hull, working closely with local partners, employers and communities. At Shaw Trust, we believe everyone deserves access to good work. We support people who face barriers to employment, providing personalised services that bring together health, skills and employability support. Our work is impact driven, inclusive and innovative, focused on creating real change for individuals, employers and communities across the UK. The Role As an IPS Employment Specialist you will support people with mental health needs and other health barriers to move into sustainable paid employment that matches their preferences and strengths. Working with clients, health professionals, service providers and employers, you will manage a caseload and deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model (full training provided). You'll provide person centred advice, engage local employers and support individuals through their employment journey from referral to job sustainment. This is a target driven, community based (peripatetic) role, with most of your time spent meeting participants, stakeholders and employers face to face. Key Responsibilities Deliver the Supported Employment or IPS approach in line with fidelity requirements Support participants through all stages of their employment journey, including vocational profiling, action planning, job search, job placement and in-work support Build positive relationships with local employers to create suitable job opportunities Achieve contractual targets including starts, job outcomes and job retention Essential Experience Knowledge or experience of the IPS model, or the ability to learn (full training provided) Experience providing one to one support, coaching or guidance to individuals to help them achieve personal goals Experience managing a caseload or workload, with the ability to prioritise and meet performance targets or KPIs Experience supporting individuals to progress towards or into employment, training, education or other positive outcomes Effective communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence a range of stakeholders, including employers Location This is a peripatetic role working in the community in and around Lincolnshire, with no home working. This is subject to a contract award and there are three lots - please indicate in your supporting statement which of the lots you are interested in as this is community based role so should be close to where you live. There may also be a requirement to have your own transport given certain areas of the contract delivery and transport links. (1) Lincolnshire (2) North Lincolnshire (3) North East Lincolnshire Employee Benefits At Shaw Trust, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives, while benefiting from a supportive workplace and a comprehensive rewards package, including: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 28 days after 3 years' service, with option to purchase additional leave 2 days paid volunteering leave annually Enhanced pension scheme after 6 months Life assurance at 3x annual salary Health and wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme and health cash plan Access to a comprehensive perks and discounts platform, helping you save money on everyday spending while supporting your wellbeing Learning and development opportunities Access to employee networks (LGBTQ+, Racial Equality, Disability Equality, Women's, Neurodiversity, Menopause, Young Professionals and more) Join a Diverse and Inclusive Organisation Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Certified to the National Equality Standard Disability Confident Leader (including guaranteed interview scheme) Menopause Friendly accredited organisation Dedicated to reflecting the diversity of UK society at every level We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and particularly encourage candidates with lived experience of disability, health conditions or social exclusion to apply. If you have accessibility requirements or would like further information, please contact: (url removed) Shaw Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. ShawIND1
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Ay Shaw trust we excited to announce that we are hoping to expand our IPS services into Lincolnshire, following our success in other areas in the UK. This marks an important milestone in our growth, and we're looking for passionate, driven individuals to join us as we build and shape our presence in the local community. We are currently at the bid stage and any job offers would be subject to contract award. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new team from the ground up, helping to deliver impactful employment support services that make a real difference to people's lives. You'll play a key role in establishing and embedding high quality services in Hull, working closely with local partners, employers and communities. At Shaw Trust, we believe everyone deserves access to good work. We support people who face barriers to employment, providing personalised services that bring together health, skills and employability support. Our work is impact driven, inclusive and innovative, focused on creating real change for individuals, employers and communities across the UK. The Role As an IPS Employment Specialist you will support people with mental health needs and other health barriers to move into sustainable paid employment that matches their preferences and strengths. Working with clients, health professionals, service providers and employers, you will manage a caseload and deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model (full training provided). You'll provide person centred advice, engage local employers and support individuals through their employment journey from referral to job sustainment. This is a target driven, community based (peripatetic) role, with most of your time spent meeting participants, stakeholders and employers face to face. Key Responsibilities Deliver the Supported Employment or IPS approach in line with fidelity requirements Support participants through all stages of their employment journey, including vocational profiling, action planning, job search, job placement and in-work support Build positive relationships with local employers to create suitable job opportunities Achieve contractual targets including starts, job outcomes and job retention Essential Experience Knowledge or experience of the IPS model, or the ability to learn (full training provided) Experience providing one to one support, coaching or guidance to individuals to help them achieve personal goals Experience managing a caseload or workload, with the ability to prioritise and meet performance targets or KPIs Experience supporting individuals to progress towards or into employment, training, education or other positive outcomes Effective communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence a range of stakeholders, including employers Location This is a peripatetic role working in the community in and around Lincolnshire, with no home working. This is subject to a contract award and there are three lots - please indicate in your supporting statement which of the lots you are interested in as this is community based role so should be close to where you live. There may also be a requirement to have your own transport given certain areas of the contract delivery and transport links. (1) Lincolnshire (2) North Lincolnshire (3) North East Lincolnshire Employee Benefits At Shaw Trust, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives, while benefiting from a supportive workplace and a comprehensive rewards package, including: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 28 days after 3 years' service, with option to purchase additional leave 2 days paid volunteering leave annually Enhanced pension scheme after 6 months Life assurance at 3x annual salary Health and wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme and health cash plan Access to a comprehensive perks and discounts platform, helping you save money on everyday spending while supporting your wellbeing Learning and development opportunities Access to employee networks (LGBTQ+, Racial Equality, Disability Equality, Women's, Neurodiversity, Menopause, Young Professionals and more) Join a Diverse and Inclusive Organisation Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Certified to the National Equality Standard Disability Confident Leader (including guaranteed interview scheme) Menopause Friendly accredited organisation Dedicated to reflecting the diversity of UK society at every level We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and particularly encourage candidates with lived experience of disability, health conditions or social exclusion to apply. If you have accessibility requirements or would like further information, please contact: (url removed) Shaw Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. ShawIND1
Job Role: IPS Team Manager Location: Covering Ealing, Barnet, Brent, Hounslow, and Harrow (community-based) Salary: £43,471 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Role Overview Trigon Recruitment are seeking an experienced and motivated IPS Team Manager to lead and develop a high-performing Individual Placement and Support (IPS) service across West London. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, fidelity-driven IPS service that supports individuals into meaningful, sustainable paid employment. You will provide day-to-day leadership to a team of Employment Specialists, embedding the IPS model and organisational values while maintaining strong relationships with employers, commissioners, and partner agencies. Covering multiple boroughs, this position requires flexibility, exceptional organisational skills, and a data-driven approach to performance management. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Staff Development Model Implementation: Embed the IPS model and ensure high-fidelity delivery across all service areas. Line Management: Provide comprehensive line management support, including regular supervision, 1:1s, appraisals, and performance reviews. Field Mentoring: Coach and develop staff through hands-on training, in-field support, and direct mentoring of employer engagement activities. Caseload Coverage: Carry a small caseload when required to cover operational gaps and provide vital in-work support to sustain employment outcomes. Performance, Data & Reporting Target Management: Monitor performance, outcomes, and KPIs across multiple boroughs to ensure all contractual targets are met. Data Analytics: Analyse and manage large, complex data sets across multiple geographical areas to inform service delivery and continuous improvement. Stakeholder Reporting: Produce high-quality written reports and professional presentations (including PowerPoint) for internal and external stakeholders. Partnership & Community Engagement Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain effective, professional relationships with employers, commissioners, health services, and local partner organisations. Service User Voice: Promote continuous improvement, co-production, and active service user involvement throughout the service. Operational Flexibility: Contribute to a flexible hybrid working model, adapting smoothly to the shifting operational needs of the service. Essential Criteria Leadership Background: Proven experience leading or supervising staff within employment support, health, or related social care services. Model Knowledge: A strong understanding of the IPS model or demonstrable experience working with vulnerable, high-needs, or socially excluded groups. Performance Focused: A performance-driven mindset with a clear track record of meeting targets and delivering high-quality outcomes. Data & IT Literacy: Strong IT and analytical skills, with specific experience managing complex data sets and using performance reporting systems. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce concise reports, deliver pitches, and give professional presentations. Relationship Management: Confident building strong, professional partnerships with external employers, healthcare partners, and regional stakeholders. Logistics & Flexibility: Flexibility to travel across the assigned West London boroughs, manage competing priorities, and hold a small hands-on caseload when required. Personal Attributes: Style: Confident, outcomes-focused, and collaborative leader who can inspire a skilled team. Mindset: Passionate about breaking down barriers to work and supporting people to achieve sustainable paid employment. Adaptability: Highly organized, resilient, and capable of adapting to the operational needs of a multi-borough service. How to Apply This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact across West London. If you are ready to take the next step in your management career as an IPS Team Manager, please contact us. To apply or request further information regarding this position, please contact: Contact: Tiffany Bennett Phone: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)
Jun 30, 2026
Full time
Job Role: IPS Team Manager Location: Covering Ealing, Barnet, Brent, Hounslow, and Harrow (community-based) Salary: £43,471 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Role Overview Trigon Recruitment are seeking an experienced and motivated IPS Team Manager to lead and develop a high-performing Individual Placement and Support (IPS) service across West London. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, fidelity-driven IPS service that supports individuals into meaningful, sustainable paid employment. You will provide day-to-day leadership to a team of Employment Specialists, embedding the IPS model and organisational values while maintaining strong relationships with employers, commissioners, and partner agencies. Covering multiple boroughs, this position requires flexibility, exceptional organisational skills, and a data-driven approach to performance management. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Staff Development Model Implementation: Embed the IPS model and ensure high-fidelity delivery across all service areas. Line Management: Provide comprehensive line management support, including regular supervision, 1:1s, appraisals, and performance reviews. Field Mentoring: Coach and develop staff through hands-on training, in-field support, and direct mentoring of employer engagement activities. Caseload Coverage: Carry a small caseload when required to cover operational gaps and provide vital in-work support to sustain employment outcomes. Performance, Data & Reporting Target Management: Monitor performance, outcomes, and KPIs across multiple boroughs to ensure all contractual targets are met. Data Analytics: Analyse and manage large, complex data sets across multiple geographical areas to inform service delivery and continuous improvement. Stakeholder Reporting: Produce high-quality written reports and professional presentations (including PowerPoint) for internal and external stakeholders. Partnership & Community Engagement Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain effective, professional relationships with employers, commissioners, health services, and local partner organisations. Service User Voice: Promote continuous improvement, co-production, and active service user involvement throughout the service. Operational Flexibility: Contribute to a flexible hybrid working model, adapting smoothly to the shifting operational needs of the service. Essential Criteria Leadership Background: Proven experience leading or supervising staff within employment support, health, or related social care services. Model Knowledge: A strong understanding of the IPS model or demonstrable experience working with vulnerable, high-needs, or socially excluded groups. Performance Focused: A performance-driven mindset with a clear track record of meeting targets and delivering high-quality outcomes. Data & IT Literacy: Strong IT and analytical skills, with specific experience managing complex data sets and using performance reporting systems. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce concise reports, deliver pitches, and give professional presentations. Relationship Management: Confident building strong, professional partnerships with external employers, healthcare partners, and regional stakeholders. Logistics & Flexibility: Flexibility to travel across the assigned West London boroughs, manage competing priorities, and hold a small hands-on caseload when required. Personal Attributes: Style: Confident, outcomes-focused, and collaborative leader who can inspire a skilled team. Mindset: Passionate about breaking down barriers to work and supporting people to achieve sustainable paid employment. Adaptability: Highly organized, resilient, and capable of adapting to the operational needs of a multi-borough service. How to Apply This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact across West London. If you are ready to take the next step in your management career as an IPS Team Manager, please contact us. To apply or request further information regarding this position, please contact: Contact: Tiffany Bennett Phone: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)
Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Education Professional looking for a different way to make a difference?You've spent time helping people build confidence, overcome challenges and achieve things they didn't think were possible. But what if you could take those skills beyond the classroom? This charity is launching a pioneering employment programme supporting people with autism and learning disabilities into work. You'll help people develop independence, build confidence and move towards a future where they can thrive in employment and their community. If you've worked in education, you'll already understand many of the challenges your learners face. You may have supported young people with autism, learning disabilities or additional needs. You may have seen first-hand how difficult the transition into adulthood and employment can be. This role gives you the opportunity to continue making a meaningful difference, whilst supporting people through the next stage of their journey. What makes this different? You'll no longer be confined to a classroom. Instead, you'll be out in the community, getting to know the people you support, understanding their aspirations and helping them overcome barriers to employment. One day you might be meeting a learner at a local college. The next, speaking with an employer about creating an opportunity. You could be supporting someone during their first few days in a new job, helping them build confidence and settle into the workplace. You'll become an advocate, coach and mentor, helping people achieve goals that can genuinely transform their lives. What will you be doing? Supporting people with autism and learning disabilities towards employment Building confidence and developing employability skills Working with parents, carers and support networks Engaging local employers and creating opportunities Providing job coaching and workplace support Helping learners overcome barriers and achieve their goals Who are we looking for?This role could be ideal if you've worked as a: Teaching Assistant Learning Support Assistant SEN Teaching Assistant Higher Level Teaching Assistant Learning Mentor Education Support Worker Youth Worker You don't need Employment Advisor experience. What matters is your ability to build relationships, encourage others, communicate effectively and genuinely care about helping people succeed. The Details 27,600 - 29,500 salary Newtown / Welshpool Community-based role with no fixed office Mileage paid at 55p per mile between appointments Initial 12-month contract with strong prospects of extension If you enjoy supporting people to achieve their potential and are ready to use those skills in a new and rewarding way, we'd love to hear from you.
Jun 27, 2026
Contractor
Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Education Professional looking for a different way to make a difference?You've spent time helping people build confidence, overcome challenges and achieve things they didn't think were possible. But what if you could take those skills beyond the classroom? This charity is launching a pioneering employment programme supporting people with autism and learning disabilities into work. You'll help people develop independence, build confidence and move towards a future where they can thrive in employment and their community. If you've worked in education, you'll already understand many of the challenges your learners face. You may have supported young people with autism, learning disabilities or additional needs. You may have seen first-hand how difficult the transition into adulthood and employment can be. This role gives you the opportunity to continue making a meaningful difference, whilst supporting people through the next stage of their journey. What makes this different? You'll no longer be confined to a classroom. Instead, you'll be out in the community, getting to know the people you support, understanding their aspirations and helping them overcome barriers to employment. One day you might be meeting a learner at a local college. The next, speaking with an employer about creating an opportunity. You could be supporting someone during their first few days in a new job, helping them build confidence and settle into the workplace. You'll become an advocate, coach and mentor, helping people achieve goals that can genuinely transform their lives. What will you be doing? Supporting people with autism and learning disabilities towards employment Building confidence and developing employability skills Working with parents, carers and support networks Engaging local employers and creating opportunities Providing job coaching and workplace support Helping learners overcome barriers and achieve their goals Who are we looking for?This role could be ideal if you've worked as a: Teaching Assistant Learning Support Assistant SEN Teaching Assistant Higher Level Teaching Assistant Learning Mentor Education Support Worker Youth Worker You don't need Employment Advisor experience. What matters is your ability to build relationships, encourage others, communicate effectively and genuinely care about helping people succeed. The Details 27,600 - 29,500 salary Newtown / Welshpool Community-based role with no fixed office Mileage paid at 55p per mile between appointments Initial 12-month contract with strong prospects of extension If you enjoy supporting people to achieve their potential and are ready to use those skills in a new and rewarding way, we'd love to hear from you.
Client Services Administrator Participant Support Location: (Apply online only) Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1SE(On-site) Salary: £25,000 per year Hours: Full-time, Monday Friday, 9am-5pm About the Role We are looking for a friendly, organised and professional individual to become the first point of contact for visitors and participants attending our employment support service. You will be welcoming people into the office, supporting appointments and helping individuals engage with job searching and our programmes. This role combines reception, customer service and administration, so it suits someone who enjoys working with people while keeping systems and paperwork organised. What You ll Be Doing Greeting visitors and creating a welcoming front-of-house environment Answering calls, emails and general enquiries Booking appointments and managing the office diary Supporting new participants when they arrive, including introductions to staff Completing warm handovers between Job Centre coaches, participants and the team Helping participants log onto job boards and complete online forms/surveys Data entry and updating internal systems accurately Scanning, filing and managing digital and paper records Making confirmation and follow-up calls to participants Supporting basic audits and compliance checks Assisting with general office administration and paperwork What We re Looking For Strong customer service skills and a friendly manner Comfortable speaking to people face-to-face and over the phone Good organisation and attention to detail Basic IT skills (Outlook, Word, systems/data entry) Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy office environment Reliable, professional and confident working with the public Ideal Backgrounds (not essential) Experience in any of the following would be useful: Reception / Front of House Office or Administrative roles Call centre or customer service Retail or hospitality in a customer-facing position What You ll Get Salary £25,000 Structured working hours (no weekends) Supportive team environment Training provided Opportunity to gain experience within employability and support services Fixed Term Contract until June 2027
Jun 27, 2026
Seasonal
Client Services Administrator Participant Support Location: (Apply online only) Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1SE(On-site) Salary: £25,000 per year Hours: Full-time, Monday Friday, 9am-5pm About the Role We are looking for a friendly, organised and professional individual to become the first point of contact for visitors and participants attending our employment support service. You will be welcoming people into the office, supporting appointments and helping individuals engage with job searching and our programmes. This role combines reception, customer service and administration, so it suits someone who enjoys working with people while keeping systems and paperwork organised. What You ll Be Doing Greeting visitors and creating a welcoming front-of-house environment Answering calls, emails and general enquiries Booking appointments and managing the office diary Supporting new participants when they arrive, including introductions to staff Completing warm handovers between Job Centre coaches, participants and the team Helping participants log onto job boards and complete online forms/surveys Data entry and updating internal systems accurately Scanning, filing and managing digital and paper records Making confirmation and follow-up calls to participants Supporting basic audits and compliance checks Assisting with general office administration and paperwork What We re Looking For Strong customer service skills and a friendly manner Comfortable speaking to people face-to-face and over the phone Good organisation and attention to detail Basic IT skills (Outlook, Word, systems/data entry) Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy office environment Reliable, professional and confident working with the public Ideal Backgrounds (not essential) Experience in any of the following would be useful: Reception / Front of House Office or Administrative roles Call centre or customer service Retail or hospitality in a customer-facing position What You ll Get Salary £25,000 Structured working hours (no weekends) Supportive team environment Training provided Opportunity to gain experience within employability and support services Fixed Term Contract until June 2027