Employment Specialist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
South West Staffordshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£31,100 / year
CATEGORY
Social Care
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Vocational profiling CV writing Interview preparation Employer engagement Caseload management Safeguarding Vocational rehabilitation Community outreach

FULL DESCRIPTION

Employment Specialist

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Company is hiring an Employment Specialist for the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] service across Staffordshire. This is a permanent, full-time role based in South West Staffordshire, with a salary up to £31,100 per annum. The role involves supporting people with health conditions or barriers to employment to achieve sustainable work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of around 24 clients, supporting their journey into meaningful and sustainable employment.
  • Deliver tailored support including CV writing, job searching, interview preparation, and career planning.
  • Complete Vocational Profiles and Action Plans to identify individual strengths, aspirations, and goals.
  • Collaborate with clinical teams to generate referrals and promote employment as a positive health intervention.
  • Provide ongoing in-work support to both clients and employers to help sustain employment outcomes.
  • Identify suitable job opportunities through tailored searches and proactive employer engagement.
  • Offer guidance on personal circumstances such as benefits, health disclosures, and workplace adjustments.
  • Maintain accurate and compliant records using internal systems and documentation protocols.

About You

  • Empathetic and approachable, with a genuine interest in helping others achieve their goals.
  • Confident working independently and managing a varied caseload with flexibility and resilience.
  • Brings a solid background in employability and understands the challenges faced by jobseekers.
  • Comfortable building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including employers and clinical teams.
  • Committed to promoting equality, inclusion, and challenging discrimination.
  • Experienced in lone working and outreach, with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
  • Skilled at developing trust and rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Skills Required

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
  • Proven experience supporting individuals with complex needs, including health conditions or disabilities.
  • Ability to work in a target-driven environment focused on achieving and sustaining job outcomes.
  • Strong guidance and coaching skills, with experience delivering one-to-one and group sessions.
  • Good understanding of local labour markets and employment support services.
  • Background in advice, guidance, or counselling environments.
  • Awareness of barriers to employment and strategies to overcome them.
  • Familiarity with safeguarding, information governance, and vocational rehabilitation practices.

Additional Information

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Company is unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. A full UK driving licence and access to own car are essential. This role is subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures including a DBS check. For enquiries, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or call [contact hidden].

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