Employment Specialist
The Growth Company (GC) is seeking an Employment Specialist to support delivery of the Connect to Work Programme across North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire, helping unemployed individuals progress into employment, training and education. You’ll work within the community to support people with health conditions or barriers to employment to achieve their goals and move into sustainable work.
Please note that this role is subject to contract award; until an outcome is confirmed, your application will be treated as speculative. When applying, please specify the location you would like to be considered for.
We’re particularly keen to hear from candidates with a solid background in employability, capable of delivering tailored, community-based employment support. An understanding of vocational profiling and personalised planning would be an advantage, along with the ability to help participants identify their strengths, build confidence, and connect with local employers.
This role offers a starting salary of £27,500 which will increase to £29,272 upon successful completion of a probationary period.
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We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.
Artificial intelligence can assist you during the application process, but every example and statement you include must be honest, accurate, and based on your own real experiences. If plagiarism is detected, meaning you present someone else’s ideas or experiences, or AI‑generated content, as your own, your application may be withdrawn, and internal applicants could face disciplinary action.
At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.
Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.
We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.
If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.