Employment Specialist

Gloucestershire County Council; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking an Employment Specialist to provide guidance and support for individuals with disabilities. The role involves working closely with local employers and welfare providers to enhance employment opportunities. The council offers a supportive environment with training and benefits including annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

25.5 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts at retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with disabilities and/or health issues.
• Knowledge of employment policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance for people with disabilities.
• Support individuals to move into employment.

Skills

Communication

Customer Focus

Job description

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This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

• Job Title: Employment Specialist
• Job Location: Adult Education Service
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 29/05/2025
• Job Requisition Number: 10962
• This post is open to job share

About us

Gloucestershire Employment and Skills Hub has been created to provide a central source of information and support for residents and businesses. The aim is to help residents access learning and work opportunities, as well help employers get the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles. We are a team of dedicated professionals who thrive on helping people to achieve their learning and employment aspirations.

Therole of an Employment Specialist is to provide advice, guidance and 1:1 support for people with disabilities and/or health issues who require support to move into employment.

About You

You will have experience of working with people with disabilities and/or health issues and focus on moving closer to employment and achieving outcomes.

Your communication skills will provide you with the ability to develop a range of close links with partnerships; including other GCC teams, welfare to work providers and employers; with the aim of increasing skills base, knowledge and the opportunities available.

Experience of working with a fidelity model eg: supported employment or Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

You must be customer focussed and ideally have knowledge of employment policies, procedures and welfare services; including the ability to develop your understanding of local labour-market demographics; enabling you to work with local employers to match their needs to the abilities of individuals.

If you meet the criteria and are enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to build effective relationships, then apply today. This is a fantastic opportunity to positively contribute to maximising independence of people in the community; through offering guidance and support.

We offer a supportive, well-established team environment and regular ongoing training and supervision.

About Us

25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays

Membership of a Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts at a number of major supermarket chains and high street retailers

Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision and informal support

Access to mandatory training

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone

Cycle to Work scheme

Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network

How to apply

If you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.

For an informal discussion about the role please email [e-mail]

Additional Information

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This Position is subject to a DBS check.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.