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Employment Specialist

Job Posted: 16 hours ago

Salary: £ 28,500 - 32,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hertfordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Title: Employment Specialist

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: £28,500 - £32,500

About the Role:

Our client supports people to build the skills, confidence and stability needed to move into employment. As part of the Connect to Work programme, the Employment Specialist focuses on helping individuals facing barriers such as disability, long-term health conditions or complex life challenges to secure and sustain paid work.

This is a highly practical, people-focused role where the Employment Specialist will make a direct and meaningful impact in the community.

This is not a home-based role. Reliable access to transport is essential.

Location & Working Style:

This is a mobile, community-based role. You will travel daily across Hertfordshire to meet participants, employers and partner organisations in community settings, health environments and workplaces.

Employment Specialist - Key Responsibilities

Participant Support

  * Manage a caseload of individuals seeking employment

  * Conduct regular meetings to understand skills, strengths and goals

  * Develop vocational profiles and tailored action plans

  * Support job search activity, CV writing and interview preparation

  * Provide in-work support to sustain employment

  * Maintain accurate records and performance data

Employer Engagement

  * Build relationships with local employers

  * Identify suitable job opportunities

  * Promote inclusive recruitment practices

  * Advise on reasonable adjustments

  * Provide ongoing support after job placement

Partnership Working

Collaborate with a range of local services, including:

  * Health services and primary care teams

  * Jobcentre Plus and local authorities

  * Training providers

  * Community and voluntary organisations

About You:

  * Builds trust and rapport easily with others

  * Communicates confidently with a range of stakeholders

  * Manages a varied caseload in a structured way

  * Works independently while contributing to a team

  * Focuses on practical solutions and outcomes

Skills & Experience:

  * Experience supporting individuals, customers or clients in a caseload or target-driven environment

  * Strong communication and relationship-building skills

  * Confidence engaging employers and external partners

  * Good IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

  * A positive belief in people’s ability to progress

Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds

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