Location: East Lancashire, Burnley, Ribble Valley
Company: The Growth Company (GC)
Contract: Permanent / Full‑time
Salary: Up to £28,950 per annum rising to £29,950 after successful probation
Closing date: 22/04/2026
Reference No: 5085
Overview
The Growth Company’s Employment team are hiring two Employment Specialists based in East Lancashire. The role is based within the community across the Burnley and Ribble Valley area, requiring a valid UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle. One role will commence in mid‑May 2026, the second in mid‑June 2026.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of around 24 clients, supporting their journey into meaningful and sustainable employment.
* Deliver tailored support including CV writing, job searching, interview preparation, and career planning.
* Complete Vocational Profiles and Action Plans to identify individual strengths, aspirations, and goals.
* Collaborate with clinical teams to generate referrals and promote employment as a positive health intervention.
* Provide ongoing in‑work support to both clients and employers to help sustain employment outcomes.
* Identify suitable job opportunities through tailored searches and proactive employer engagement.
* Offer guidance on personal circumstances such as benefits, health disclosures, and workplace adjustments.
* Maintain accurate and compliant records using internal systems and documentation protocols.
About You
* Empathetic and approachable, with a genuine interest in helping others achieve their goals.
* Confident working independently and managing a varied caseload with flexibility and resilience.
* Brings a solid background in employability and understands the challenges faced by jobseekers.
* Comfortable building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including employers and clinical teams.
* Committed to promoting equality, inclusion, and challenging discrimination.
* Experienced in lone working and outreach, with a proactive and solution‑focused approach.
* Skilled at developing trust and rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Skills Required
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
* Proven experience supporting individuals with complex needs, including health conditions or disabilities.
* Ability to work in a target‑driven environment focused on achieving and sustaining job outcomes.
* Strong guidance and coaching skills, with experience delivering one‑to‑one and group sessions.
* Good understanding of local labour markets and employment support services.
* Background in advice, guidance, or counselling environments.
* Awareness of barriers to employment and strategies to overcome them.
* Familiarity with safeguarding, information governance, and vocational rehabilitation practices.
Eligibility & Requirements
* Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a personal vehicle.
* Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
* Work location: Burnley and Ribble Valley area.
EEO Statement
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.
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