Employment Specialist

We’re currently recruiting Employment Specialists who will be at the heart of our delivery approach.

We’re currently recruiting an Employment Specialist to join our dedicated Connect to Work team. This role forms part of a specialist programme designed to support individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions into sustainable paid employment.

As an Employment Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in helping participants achieve their employment goals. Working primarily with individuals who have health‑related support needs, you’ll identify suitable job opportunities and provide tailored guidance to help them secure long‑term, meaningful employment.

Using a person‑centred approach, you’ll offer bespoke advice and support to each client, while also developing strong relationships with referral partners and local employers. Your ability to engage with stakeholders and understand individual needs will be key to enabling successful employment outcomes.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a strong understanding of the local labour market in the relevant geographical areas, along with proven experience supporting individuals with multiple and complex needs—particularly those with learning disabilities. Have a track record of working in target‑driven environments while consistently delivering services that meet contractual and quality standards.

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

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension – 5% Employee 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual Salary Review
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Free access to Benefit Hub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits

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

Location:

Remote delivery but you will be responsible for covering the contract in North Devon

Hours:

15 hours per week

Closing Date: 21 January 2026

Contract:

Subject to Contract Award

• Progressively manage a caseload of referred customers with a learning disability
• 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
• 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
• Undertaking direct marketing to employers using digital and electronic formats e.g. email, Linked In, 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>
• 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.
• Work from local hubs and community outreach locations (sometimes alongside other services e.g. housing, health and primary care centres) to increase service accessibility