Employment Specialist - Connect to Work

Adecco are seeking an experienced and motivated Employment Specialist to join an ambitious Connect to Work programme, supporting adults facing barriers to employment to achieve positive, long-term outcomes.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about employability, social mobility and supporting individuals with complex needs into meaningful and sustainable work. Working within a supportive multi-agency environment, you will deliver high-quality Supported Employment interventions, using person-centred and trauma-informed approaches that empower people to achieve their employment goals.

• Employment Specialist
• Public Sector - Local Authority
• Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
• Temporary Contract - 3 months with potential extensions
• SO2 - -20.03 per hour PAYE / -26.08 per hour Umbrella
• Flexible Hybrid Working Arrangement - role involves outreach work across the boroughs of Richmond & Wandsworth
• IT Equipment Provided
• ASAP Start

As an Employment Specialist, you will manage a varied caseload of participants, providing tailored employment support from initial engagement through to job entry and in-work progression.

You will develop strong relationships with local employers, training providers, healthcare professionals and community organisations, creating pathways into employment and accessing opportunities within both the advertised and hidden job market.

The role requires a proactive and flexible approach, delivering support in community settings, virtually, and within partner organisations as needed.

• Deliver trauma-informed, person-centred employment support to individuals facing a range of barriers to work.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with employers to identify suitable vacancies and opportunities.
• Support participants to secure, sustain and progress in employment.
• Provide in-work support for individuals at risk of losing their employment.
• Develop and review personalised employment action plans and pathways.
• Deliver one-to-one and group-based employability sessions, both face-to-face and virtually.
• Utilise coaching tools and supported employment methodologies to help participants achieve their goals.
• Work collaboratively with health services, social care professionals, training providers and community partners.
• Develop local networks and partnerships to strengthen employment opportunities and service delivery.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and performance data in line with data protection and confidentiality requirements.
• Work towards individual and service performance targets while maintaining a high-quality participant experience.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience in employability, welfare-to-work, supported employment, recruitment, careers guidance or a related field.
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults or individuals with complex barriers.
• A proven track record of achieving performance targets and outcomes.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and motivational coaching skills.
• The ability to manage a diverse caseload and prioritise effectively.
• Strong partnership-working and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Good IT, record-keeping and reporting capabilities.
• A commitment to equality, inclusion and person-centred practice.

• Knowledge of IPS, Supported Employment and/or SEQF frameworks.
• Experience working alongside health, social care or community-based services.
• Understanding of local labour market trends and employer engagement approaches.

If you''re passionate about helping people overcome barriers, build confidence and secure sustainable employment, we''d love to hear from you.

This role would suit Employment Advisors, Job Coaches, Employability Advisors, IPS Employment Specialists, Careers Advisors, Welfare-to-Work Consultants or Employment Support Officers looking for their next opportunity.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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