Employment Specialist
Blackpool (5 days in office/community)
£32,061 (25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme)
Full-time, Permanent
About the Role:
We are looking for proactive, self-motivated Employment Advisors to join aConnect to Work team.This is a rewarding role working directly with individuals who have disabilities or health-related challenges, supporting them to secure sustainable employment and build long-term confidence and independence.
We welcome applications from candidates with prior Employment Advisor experience or a background as a Recruitment Consultant, as both provide relevant skills for this role.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a personal caseload, delivering all customer interactions face to face within the community.
* Carry out detailed diagnostics at initial appointments to understand each customers employment history, skills, learning needs, and barriers to work.
* Develop tailored action plans and refer customers to relevant training, workshops, mentoring, and other interventions to address barriers and improve employability.
* Set clear SMART targets with each customer and review progress at every appointment to support sustainable movement into employment.
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting on customer outcomes and progress.
Required Skills and Experience