Employment Advisor

Recovery Focus; St. Neots; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension with employer contribution

Life assurance (3× salary)

Sick pay enhancement

Birthday leave and extra days

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work scheme

Recommend a Friend bonus

Job summary

Waythrough is recruiting an Employment Specialist to support people facing mental health challenges and neurodivergence in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. You will manage a caseload of about 40 clients, delivering person‑centred employment support, job searches, CVs, applications and interview prep.

You will also run training and workshops, build strong employer relationships, and help clients address workplace challenges with SMART action plans and reasonable adjustments.

Qualifications

• Experience working with neurodivergent people.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and priorities.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in employment services, recruitment or social care.
• Confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 40 clients following induction and provide person‑centred employment support.
• Support clients with job searching, applications, interviews and workplace challenges.
• Develop SMART action plans based on skills, experiences and employment goals.
• Build relationships with employers, Job Centres and community partners; deliver training sessions.

Skills

Neurodivergent experience

Client support

Communication skills

IT literacy

Driving licence

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Advisor Location: Yew Tree House, St Neots (hybrid working with at least 1 day per week in the office along with regular travel for community outreach work across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough as required.) Hours: 37 hours per week. Contract Type: Fixed Term, Full time until 30th April 2027 – Maternity Cover Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240.03 per annum Please note that the starting salary for this role will be £28,182.00 per annum Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

About the Role

Way through’s Cambridgeshire Retain Regain Employment Service is looking for a personable, proactive and highly motivated Employment Specialist to join our team supporting people experiencing mental health challenges and/or who are neurodivergent to find, return to, or remain in work. You will work closely with individuals who are experiencing or recovering from mental health challenges and/or who are neurodivergent, helping them build confidence and develop practical strategies to achieve their employment goals. Following induction, you will manage a caseload of approximately 40 clients, providing tailored and person-centred employment support. This includes supporting people with job searching, applications, interviews, and workplace challenges, while promoting sustainable employment and recovery. You will also build strong relationships with employers, Job Centres, and community organisations across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to create opportunities and pathways into employment. You will deliver training sessions and online workshops to clients, employers and others.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a caseload of approximately 40 clients following induction Provide person-centred employment support, including job searching, CV writing, applications and interview preparation.
• Work with individuals to develop SMART action plans based on their skills, experiences and employment goals.
• Support clients to address workplace challenges, identify reasonable adjustments and create sustainable return-to-work plans.
• Maintain accurate records, manage workload effectively and build relationships with employers, Job Centres and community partners.

To Succeed in This Role

• Experience with working with Neurodivergent people.
• Personable, proactive and motivated, with a genuine commitment to supporting people into employment.
• Strong communication and listening skills, able to build trust with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Able to manage a busy caseload, prioritise workload and work both independent and as part of a team.
• Experience working with people in areas such as employment services, recruitment, education, HR, support services or social care (or similar).
• Confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office, with good attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Able to deliver training to a range of audiences.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and Accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 2026-10-21

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. In April 2026, Aquarius, our former subsidiary partner, merged with Waythrough. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have 260 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 130,000 people.