Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better. Pay Range £31,000 to £33,400 Job Description Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role of Employment Specialist at Reed in Partnership! For this role you will need to be willing to travel across the Derbyshire area. Please Note, these roles are expressions of interest only at this point. We are currently working on a number of exciting opportunities within this area and are looking to build a pipeline of talent to allow us to work quickly upon contract award. We will be in a position to be able to begin the formal recruitment process in the coming weeks and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps of your expression of interest as soon as possible. What is the role about? An Employment Specialist will support a caseload of participants with complex barriers to finding or sustaining employment, including those with a disability or health condition, or those who are economically inactive. An Employment Specialist will use a variety of techniques including effective diagnosis, individual coaching and training, action planning, and health & wellbeing support to provide intensive employment support and achieve sustainable employment. An Employment Specialist will also engage with the local community and employers to generate referrals and source suitable vacancies that align with the participants' job goals. An Employment Specialist will work towards strict targets and guidelines in accordance with the programme obligations and Reed in Partnership process. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include : Building and maintaining strong relationships with local referral organisations. Delivering outreach activities, including hosting events and sessions at community organisations, attending job fairs, and other promotional initiatives. Identify participant goals, aspirations, motivations, and barriers through initial assessments. Assisting participants with identifying job goals, CV creation, interview preparation, and the job application process. Recommending appropriate short- and long-term solutions and interventions aligned with participant needs and programme requirements. Facilitating group training sessions in an engaging and empowering manner, adapting to individual learning needs and styles. Identifying and engaging internal and external contacts to build, develop, and maintain relationships as a source of job vacancies. Promoting Reed in Partnership services or specific participants to employers to secure placements. Providing ongoing contact with participants and employers throughout employment. What’s in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays Reed Pension Scheme Award Winning Management & Leadership training Professional & Personal Development Funds Bi-annual pay reviews Plus much more that can be found on our website With the chance to dramatically make a difference to the local community, this role offers immense job satisfaction. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with : Experience of working directly with people with moderate to severe disabilities and/or mental health issues, preferably in the field of employment related services, and with a proven track record of personally delivering recognised outcomes. A passion for supporting candidates with additional needs, driven by an inherent belief that such candidates can and do achieve. Experience of working in a performance target driven environment. Strong interpersonal skills, specifically around listening, questioning, building relationships, motivation and demonstrating initiative Influencing skills that promote commitment and action to improve teamwork with all parties involved. Willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet customers/employers). A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma. GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.