CTW Employment Specialist

Seetec; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Volunteer Days

Pension - 5% employee 5% employer

Healthcare cash plan

Annual salary review

Refer A Friend scheme

Benefit Hub access

Job summary

Seetec is seeking an Employment Specialist in Basingstoke to support participants with health needs and learning disabilities on their journey into sustainable employment.

You will assess, plan, and coordinate interventions, working with referral partners and employers to identify vacancies and guide participants through applications, interviews, and in-work support. A strong local labour market understanding and safeguarding compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a target-driven environment.
• Experience delivering services against contractual and quality standards.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of participants, providing tailored support to help them move into sustainable employment.
• Conduct assessments and develop personalised Action Plans to overcome barriers to work.
• Achieve performance, quality, compliance, and customer service targets.
• Build strong relationships with local employers and identify suitable job opportunities.
• Support participants with job applications, interviews, and in-work support.
• Work with partner organisations and specialist services to provide holistic support.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with data protection and safeguarding requirements.
• Champion best practice and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Target-driven environment

Delivery against standards

Digital communication tools

IT proficiency

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

We're are looking for a passionate and dedicated Employment Specialist to support participants with health support needs and learning disabilities on their journey into sustainable employment. Managing a caseload of customers, the role involves providing tailored advice, guidance, and practical support to help individuals overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve positive employment outcomes.

Working closely with referral partners, local support services, and employers, the Employment Specialist will carry out assessments, develop personalised Action Plans, and coordinate appropriate interventions to support progression into work. This may include signposting to specialist services, delivering employability support, and collaborating with external agencies to address individual needs.

A key aspect of the role is employer engagement. The successful candidate will build relationships with local employers, identify suitable vacancies, and support participants through the recruitment process, including job matching, interview preparation, and in-work support to help sustain employment.

The role requires a strong understanding of the local labour market, excellent customer service skills, and a commitment to achieving performance, quality, and compliance targets. Maintaining accurate records and adhering to safeguarding, data protection, and company policies will also be essential.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping people overcome barriers, achieve their goals, and make a lasting difference within their local community.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range £30,000 to £32,000 p.a. /pro rata (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
• 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 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

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.

Location: Basingstoke

Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of participants, providing tailored support to help them move into sustainable employment.
• Conduct assessments and develop personalised Action Plans to overcome barriers to work.
• Achieve performance, quality, compliance, and customer service targets.
• Build strong relationships with local employers and identify suitable job opportunities.
• Support participants with job applications, interviews, and in-work support.
• Work with partner organisations and specialist services to provide holistic support.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with data protection and safeguarding requirements.
• Champion best practice and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a target-driven environment.
• Experience delivering services against contractual and quality standards.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365 applications and digital communication tools.

Desirable

• Good understanding of the local labour market.
• Knowledge of self-employment, employability, and recruitment sectors.
• Experience providing information, advice, and guidance to customers.
• Full UK driving licence