Employment Specialist Adviser

WYPF; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SkillsHouse is recruiting Employment Specialist Advisers to support the delivery of the Connect to Work programme across the Bradford District. You will manage a defined caseload of participants, delivering tailored one-to-one support to help individuals prepare for work and access suitable employment opportunities.

You will work with employers and partner organisations to identify opportunities and provide in-work support to promote sustained employment outcomes, while maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• Passion for helping people achieve goals and potential.
• Experience supporting individuals facing health-related or other barriers to employment.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of participants and develop personalised action plans.
• Deliver one-to-one employment support interventions using a person-centred approach.
• Understand participants' strengths, aspirations, and barriers to employment.
• Support participants with barrier navigation, job searching, CV development, applications, interview preparation and job coaching.
• Work collaboratively with employers and partner organisations to identify suitable job opportunities.
• Provide ongoing in-work support to participants and employers to promote sustained employment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor participant progress against programme objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching abilities

Motivational skills

Organisational skills

Person-centred approach

Job description

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Employment Specialist Adviser (Connect to Work Programme)

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Please Note -This vacancy is open to new applicants only.

SkillsHouse is recruiting Employment Specialist Advisers to support the delivery of the Connect to Work programme across the Bradford District.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to helping people overcome barriers to employment and secure meaningful, sustainable careers. Working with individuals who may have health conditions, disabilities, or other barriers to work, you will play a vital role in transforming lives through employment support.

Connect to Work is a government-funded programme that provides personalised employment support to people who are economically inactive or unemployed due to health conditions, disabilities, or other barriers to work. Using a person-centred approach, the programme helps individuals move closer to employment, secure suitable roles, and sustain employment through tailored in-work support.

As an Employment Specialist Adviser, you will be passionate about helping Bradford residents achieve their employment goals. You will manage a defined caseload of participants, providing tailored one-to-one support and guidance to help individuals prepare for work, access suitable employment opportunities, and sustain their employment over the long term.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of participants and develop personalised action plans.
• Deliver one-to-one employment support interventions using a person-centred approach.
• Understand participants strengths, aspirations, and barriers to employment.
• Support participants with barrier navigation, job searching, CV development, applications, interview preparation and job coaching.
• Work collaboratively with employers and partner organisations to identify suitable job opportunities.
• Provide ongoing in-work support to participants and employers to promote sustained employment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor participant progress against programme objectives.

What We're Looking For

• A passion for helping people achieve their goals and realise their potential.
• Experience of supporting individuals facing health-related or other barriers to employment.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and motivational skills.
• Strong organisational and case management abilities.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, inclusive, and person-centred support.

Why Join SkillsHouse?

At SkillsHouse, we are committed to creating opportunities that change lives. As part of our team, you will make a tangible difference to the lives of Bradford residents while contributing to the economic prosperity and inclusive growth of the district.

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look atOur Employee Offer.

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.