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Employment Specialist

Job Role

Are you passionate about helping people transform their lives through work? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We’re looking for an Employment Specialist to join our supportive and dynamic team, where you’ll play a key role in helping people move closer to and into meaningful employment.

In this role, you’ll work closely with participants many with health support needs to identify realistic job opportunities and support them into sustainable employment. You’ll provide personalised, person-centred advice while building strong relationships with local employers and referral partners.

You’ll help individuals overcome barriers, build confidence, and take positive steps into work, all while working towards targets and delivering a high-quality service.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people and making a genuine difference. You may have experience in a target driven environment or working with employers, but just as important is your attitude. We value positive, engaging individuals who can connect with people from diverse backgrounds and create a supportive experience. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t worry we provide excellent training and ongoing support.

This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to change lives, including your own. You’ll join a friendly, inclusive team with access to development opportunities such as a Level 2 Employment Apprenticeship and clear progression pathways.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range £33,000 to £40,700 per annum (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:

  •  25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy  additional  days)
  • 2 Volunteer Days
  • Company Pension Scheme - 5% Employee 5% Employer
  • Health Insurance Allowance
  • Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
  • Annual Pay Review
  • Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements
  • Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets
  • Refer a Friend Scheme

 
There’s also the opportunity to progress your career!  Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! 

If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200 .

Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our Employee Owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.

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Location: The key areas we are currently recruiting for are the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Lambeth, and Camden
Hours:   37 hours a week.  Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm
Closing Date: 19 June 2026

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Meet, and strive to exceed personal performance targets, Key Performance Indicators and all Quality and Compliance measures.
  • Progressively manage a caseload of referred customers with a learning disability using a variety of appropriate strategies to help them overcome barriers to gaining employment.
  • Learning disability awareness and self development/knowledge to provide specialist support to customer group
  • Undertake in-depth assessments using a suite of tools to fully understand a customer’s circumstances, preferences and holistic barriers to progression to employment 
  • Achieve the Customer Service and Quality Standards required on the programme. 
  • Co-produce personalised tailored Action Plans featuring SMART targeting to enable positive and timely progression.
  • Use an integration framework of local specialist services to obtain support to address specific issues (e.g. substance misuse, anger management, debt advice, health and vocational training).
  • Use social prescribing to develop and improve customer circumstances (e.g. healthy eating classes, smoking cessation and social groups).
  • Work with multiple agencies to develop holistic approaches to support customers. With customer consent undertake case conferences with external agencies to jointly optimise support packages.
  • Fully understand the local labour market to source suitable job opportunities 
  • Undertaking direct marketing to employers using digital and electronic formats e.g. email, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter etc.
  • Identify the specific recruitment needs of each employer and undertake tailored pre-screens and group assessments.
  • Co-produce effective in-work support plans with participants and employers, based on an assessment of need, providing practical support to ensure a smooth transition into work. When appropriate facilitate job carving opportunities.
  • Be mindful of Health & Safety within the customer’s workplace and actively promote and report (if appropriate) to ensure a safe working environment for all customers.
  • Develop an understanding of specialist signposting services in the local area/region, building knowledge in areas such as specific disabilities, housing, benefits etc.
  • Maintain IT files and customer records to the required compliance and quality standards.
  • Work from local hubs and community outreach locations (sometimes alongside other services e.g. housing, health and primary care centres) to increase service accessibility.

Skills and Experience

 

Essential

 

  • Demonstrable experience working with individuals with multiple and complex needs, particularly those with learning disabilities
  • Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft 365 applications and modern digital tools such as Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business
  • Proven experience working in a target-driven environment
  • Experience delivering services in line with contractual requirements and quality standards

Desirable

  • Understanding of SEQF standards
  • Level 3 Award in Employability Services (or equivalent)
  • Awareness of the employability and recruitment sectors
  • Experience delivering information, advice and guidance (IAG)
  • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel when required

Additional Information

 

SEETEC  is one of the UK’s leading providers of employability and health services, supporting thousands of people to move into employment each year.  Committed to empowering people to better their lives, Seetec supports individuals from all walks of life to enter and progress in the world of work.  We create and source jobs and opportunities, and by focusing on people’s strengths we raise aspirations and help them overcome their barriers to work and develop the skills that employers are looking for. Together, we open up a world of opportunity to individuals and organisations, supporting them with their aspirations today so they can thrive in the future.

Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

Dependent on the role applying to you may be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/DS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in any way.  Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under “About us”

Seetec  is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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