Overview
Subject to Contract Award, we’re currently recruiting an Employment Specialist to join our dedicated Connect to Work team. This role forms part of a specialist programme designed to support individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions into sustainable paid employment. As an Employment Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in helping participants achieve their employment goals. Working primarily with individuals who have health-related support needs, you’ll identify suitable job opportunities and provide tailored guidance to help them secure long-term, meaningful employment. Using a person-centred approach, you’ll offer bespoke advice and support to each client, while also developing strong relationships with referral partners and local employers. Your ability to engage with stakeholders and understand individual needs will be key to enabling successful employment outcomes. To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a strong understanding of the local labour market in the relevant geographical areas, along with proven experience supporting individuals with multiple and complex needs—particularly those with learning disabilities. You should have a track record of working in target-driven environments while consistently delivering services that meet contractual and quality standards. Be proud to help our communities build back better, to ensure no one is left behind.
Salary and Benefits
* £30,000 to £32,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
* Company Pension Scheme – 5% Employee / 5% Employer
* Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
* Annual Pay Review
* Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements
* Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets
* Refer a Friend Scheme
Further information: There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV. If you need any further information, talk to our Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 208282. Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation with a strong sense of community across the UK and Ireland.
Location, Hours and Contract
Location: The contract will cover Hampshire – locations to be confirmed. Hours: 37 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. Closing Date: 13 November 2025. Contract: Subject to Contract Award.
Key Responsibilities
* Meet and strive to exceed personal performance targets, Key Performance Indicators and all Quality and Compliance measures.
* Progressively manage a caseload of referred customers with a disability and/or health support needs using a variety of appropriate strategies to help them overcome barriers to gaining employment.
* Provide specialist support to customers with learning disabilities and related needs, including self-development and knowledge enhancement.
* Undertake in-depth assessments using a suite of tools to understand a customer’s circumstances, preferences and barriers to progression to employment.
* Achieve the Customer Service and Quality Standards required on the programme.
* Co-produce personalised Action Plans featuring SMART targets to enable positive and timely progression.
* Use an integration framework of local specialist services to obtain support for issues such as substance misuse, anger management, debt advice, health and vocational training.
* Use social prescribing to develop and improve customer circumstances (e.g. healthy eating classes, smoking cessation, social groups).
* Work with multiple agencies to develop holistic approaches; with customer consent undertake case conferences with external agencies to jointly optimise support packages.
* Fully understand the local labour market to source suitable job opportunities.
* Undertake direct marketing to employers using digital formats (e.g. email, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter).
* Identify specific recruitment needs of each employer and undertake tailored pre-screens and group assessments.
* Co-produce effective in-work support plans with participants and employers, providing practical support for a smooth transition into work; facilitate job carving where appropriate.
* Be mindful of Health & Safety within the customer’s workplace and promote a safe working environment.
* Develop knowledge of local signposting services (disabilities, housing, benefits, etc.).
* Maintain IT files and customer records to required compliance and quality standards.
* Work from local hubs and community outreach locations to increase service accessibility.
Skills and Experience
* A good working knowledge of the local labour market in the specified geographical locations.
* Experience of working with people with multiple and complex needs, particularly those with learning disabilities.
* IT literate with Microsoft Office 365 and modern digital technologies (e.g., Teams).
* Experience of working in a target-driven environment and delivering services to meet contractual and quality standards.
* Knowledge of the employability and/or recruitment industry.
* Understanding of Supported Employment Opportunities and relevant frameworks (IPS/SEQF).
* Experience in advice and guidance environments.
* Full driving license to enable deployment across a specified geographical area when required.
Additional Information
Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. DBS/DS check may be required depending on the role. Seetec supports the recruitment of ex-offenders and will not discriminate in any way. Our policy on Ex-Offenders is available on our website. Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment in line with Prevent Duty and modern British values.
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