Employment Specialist

CXK; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CXK is seeking individuals for exciting roles in Supported Employment, aiming to empower people facing labour market exclusion. The positions involve coaching individuals towards employability and partnering with employers to create supportive job environments. Successful candidates will thrive on helping others and possess relevant skills in personal development and relationship management.

Benefits

Defined contribution pension scheme

Benenden private healthcare cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Training and development programmes

Mental and physical healthcare initiatives

Qualifications

• Understanding of challenges faced by those experiencing labour market exclusion.
• Experience developing personalized plans and goal setting.
• Full UK drivers’ licence and use of own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in finding and sustaining roles through in-work support.
• Work with employers to make roles accessible and sustainable.
• Manage a caseload of individuals with diverse needs.

Skills

Understanding of employment needs

Experience with individuals on a one-to-one basis

Experience in employment services

Proven experience of meeting outcomes

Education

Maths and English GCSE grade C or above

Job description

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Salary: £24,286 - £29,732 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) OR Part-time (4 days per week minimum)

Contract: Permanent

Report to: Area Manager

About CXK

CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:

• Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity.
• Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support.
• Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve.
• Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others.

You can click here to learn more about us.

The Team

The Targeted Support Team deliver a wide variety of programmes to empower young people and adults to improve their confidence and skills and then progress into training and employment. Leading group sessions and individualised mentoring, the team deliver with passion and expertise to individuals from a range of backgrounds, offering person-centred guidance and support.

The Role

This is an exciting time to join CXK as we are looking to extend our work in Supported Employment. These roles will support a small caseload of individuals with a range of needs who are looking to move into work, enabling them to find the right opportunities and sustain the roles through in-work support. The coaches will also need to be skilled in working with employers to support them to make their roles accessible and sustainable. Growing and maintaining a strong employer base will be a central part of these exciting new roles.

Skills and Knowledge

At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

• An understanding of the employment needs, and challenges faced by people who experience labour market exclusion
• Experience of working with individuals on a one-to-one basis, developing personalised plans and goal setting
• Experience of managing a range of tasks at any one time, and holding positive relationships with different stakeholders
• Full UK drivers’ licence and use of own vehicle
• Maths and English GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Experience working in employment services supporting people to obtain or keep work
• Proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets
• An understanding of the employment needs, and challenges faced by people who experience labour market exclusion
• Experience of working with someone on a one-to-one basis
• Experience of providing supported employment services

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Employee Experience

A career with CXK is rewarding work, enabling you to fulfil your potential. This fulfilling and exciting role provides the opportunity to develop and grow meaningful relationships with a range of services and employers in East Sussex. You will build upon the specialised skills and knowledge relating to Supported Employment and be a positive influence on the lives of people entering work.

Benefits of working with us

Our employee benefits include:

• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
• Benenden private healthcare cover
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Training and development programmes and opportunities
• Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more

Recruitment Timeline

Vacancy closing date: Tuesday 15thJuly 2025

Application review date: Thursday 16thJuly 2025

Interview dates: From Monday 28thJuly 2025

Useful Information

If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [emailprotected] .

Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.