Employment Coach – Connect to Work (Thanet)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Margate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Death in Service Payment

Contributory Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave (rising to 30)

Job summary

The Forward Trust in Thanet is seeking a compassionate Employment Specialist to join the Connect to Work team. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, with flexibility for reduced hours if needed.

You will help people facing barriers to employment, supporting them to build confidence, create CVs, apply for roles and connect with local employers for meaningful work and progression.

Qualifications

• Employability or recruitment
• Health, wellbeing or support services
• Adult learning or skills programmes
• Coaching, mentoring or support work

Responsibilities

• CV writing, job applications and interview preparation
• Career coaching, confidence building and job searching
• Delivering one-to-one and group support sessions
• Building relationships with local employers and identifying opportunities
• Supporting inclusive workplaces and reasonable adjustments
• Providing in-work support to help people sustain and progress in employment
• Working closely with community organisations, health services and training providers to remove barriers and create joined-up support

Skills

Employability / recruitment

Health / wellbeing support

Adult learning / skills

Coaching / mentoring

Job description

The Forward Trust in Thanet is seeking a compassionate Employment Specialist to join the Connect to Work team. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, with flexibility for reduced hours if needed.

You will help people facing barriers to employment, supporting them to build confidence, create CVs, apply for roles and connect with local employers for meaningful work and progression.