Employment Specialist

Lambeth; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Greater London seeks an Employment Specialist to support residents with disabilities in achieving sustained employment through a hybrid working model. Key responsibilities include providing personalized support, collaborating with health professionals, and engaging with local employers. While experience in employment support is preferred, candidates with backgrounds in recruitment or similar roles are encouraged to apply. The position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful community transformation.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Track record in delivering employment support with IPS or SEQAF model.
• Understanding the barriers faced by individuals with disabilities.
• Experience managing a caseload and client relationships.
• Confidence in employer engagement and advocacy.
• Alignment with Lambeth’s values of Equity, Kindness, Accountability, and Ambition.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized support to participants for competitive employment.
• Work within NHS settings with health professionals.
• Contribute to fidelity reviews and data reporting.

Skills

Experience in delivering employment support

Understanding of barriers for people with disabilities

Building trusting client relationships

Engaging employers for inclusive recruitment

Proactive strengths-based approach

Job description

Employment Specialist REF :

Hybrid Working

PO : £, pa rising in annual increments to £, pa inc LW.

Secondment Opportunity / Fixed Term Contract and Full Time until September

About Us

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated

About the Borough

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over , residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team

The Skills and Employment team plays a key role in achieving Lambeth’s ambition that all residents can access high-quality employment support, whatever their circumstances. As economic inactivity rises due to ill health and the cost of living continues to affect financial resilience, our work is more vital than ever. Employment is central to tackling inequality, improving health and wellbeing, and strengthening community resilience. Our services directly contribute to Lambeth : Our Borough, Our Future—helping to create a fairer, safer, and more inclusive borough

About the Role

We are now recruiting an Employment Specialist to join our new Connect to Work programme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions. This five-year initiative supports Lambeth residents with disabilities and long-term health conditions into meaningful, sustained employment through delivery of both the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model and the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) approach.

As an Employment Specialist, you will deliver personalised, evidence-based support to a caseload of participants, helping them move quickly into competitive employment and thrive in the workplace. Working within NHS settings and alongside mental health professionals, adult social care teams, and local employers, you will play a key role in transforming lives through work. You will also contribute to fidelity reviews, data reporting, and service improvement across the programme.

Previous experience in employment support is not essential —if you have a background in recruitment, sales, account management , or another target-driven, people-focused role , we would love to hear from you. Full training in the IPS and SEQAF model will be provided.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence :

• A proven track record in delivering employment support, ideally using the IPS or SEQAF model
• A strong understanding of the barriers faced by people with disabilities or long-term health conditions—and how employment can play a part in recovery
• Experience of managing a caseload, building trusting client relationships, and delivering high-quality, person-centred support
• Confidence in approaching and engaging employers, advocating for inclusive recruitment, and providing in-work support
• A proactive, strengths-based approach aligned with Lambeth’s values of Equity , Kindness , Accountability , and Ambition

‘We especially encourage applications from people from the Black, Asian and Multiethnic communities and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.’

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below :

Contact Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Martin Sigsworth at

Recruitment Timelines

Advert close date : pm on Sunday January .

Benefits

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including :

• Participation in our Staff Networks : Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from days, increasing to up to days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations,