Overview
Employment Support Officer - Jobs Plus, CLARION HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Location: Hybrid/Borehamwood
Salary: £40,780 - £47,700 per annum pro rata
Hours: 36 per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until March 2026
Clarion Futures is one of 10 housing associations awarded a grant by Learning and Work Institute and Youth Future Foundation to deliver a Jobs Plus pilot programme supporting people into work and training. This programme is based in two hubs in Penge and Borehamwood, providing a range of support services under one roof, including housing, employment, health, skills, digital and financial inclusion. The pilot is funded until March 2026 and aims to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the Jobs Plus model in a UK context.
We\'re seeking a motivated, self driven and highly organised Employment Support Officer to join our team and play a vital role in delivering an externally funded programme. In this position, you\'ll use your expertise in employability to empower individuals to make confident choices about their future. Working closely with local employers and community partners, you\'ll help create sustainable pathways into work and self-employment, making a real difference to both individuals and the wider community.
This is your chance to be the person who helps someone take that life changing step into their dream career. Drawing on your experience in employability support and your verified ability to deliver successful projects, you\'ll support long term unemployed people in rebuilding their confidence, skills and prospects, enabling them to transform their lives.
It is an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact, something you can truly take pride in. If you hold a Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance (IAG) or an equivalent qualification, we would love to hear from you.
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, then please review the full role profile before applying.
Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion, we\'re dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle - dive in and find out more.
Closing Date: Friday 19th September 2025 at midnight.
Interviews will take place Monday 29th September 2025.
At Clarion Housing Group, we support the responsible use of AI.
This is a hybrid role with a base location at a Community Centre in Borehamwood. Candidates will be expected to work from a centre 3 days per week.
Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Adult plus barred list check.
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.
This vacancy may close without notice.
Diversity and Inclusion
We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We\'re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.
Responsibilities
* Deliver employability support as part of the externally funded Jobs Plus programme, working with hubs in Penge and Borehamwood and partners to provide a range of services such as housing, employment, health, skills, digital and financial inclusion.
* Empower individuals to make confident choices about their future and help create sustainable pathways into work and self-employment.
* Support long term unemployed people in rebuilding their confidence, skills and prospects to transform their lives.
Qualifications
* Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance (IAG) or an equivalent qualification (required or highly desirable).
* Experience in employability support and delivering successful projects is preferred.
Additional Details
* Location: Borehamwood (hybrid role with 3 days per week at a community centre)
* Travel across the region as required
* Eligibility to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship
* This vacancy may close without notice
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