Employment specialist

Connect to Work Employment Specialist

Location: Hampshire - Basingstoke, Fareham, Gosport, Havant & Hayling Island
Salary: 29,556 - £35,413 per annum depending on skills and experience
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Please note: This is a 100% community-based role. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

About the Role:

We are looking for passionate and proactive Employment Specialists to join an expanding team - working for a fantastic organisation on the Connect to Work programme. You'll be supporting individuals with health conditions, disabilities, and complex barriers to employment to achieve sustainable paid work.
Working within the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, you will provide tailored, person-centred employment support focused on rapid job search, employer engagement, and long-term job retention.
This is a fully community-based position where you will manage your own diary, meeting participants across Hampshire and building strong relationships with local employers, support services, and healthcare professionals.
You will manage a caseload of up to 25 participants, helping people identify their strengths, overcome barriers, and move towards meaningful employment outcomes.