Employment Specialist - East Sussex (CXK Ltd)

East Sussex County Council; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional employment support charity in England is looking for an Employment Specialist to aid individuals in securing sustainable employment. The role involves working closely with clients to understand their needs and coordinate with employers to create accessible opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience in employment services and a full UK drivers' license. Various benefits include flexible working hours, a pension scheme, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

30-33 days holiday

Defined contribution pension scheme

Benenden private healthcare cover

Flexible working

Training and development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in employment services supporting people to obtain or keep work.
• Proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes.
• Experience in providing supported employment services.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with a range of needs to find work.
• Liaise with employers for accessible role placements.
• Develop personalized plans and manage caseload.

Skills

Understanding of employment needs

Experience working one-on-one

Managing a range of tasks

Full UK drivers’ licence

Education

Maths and English GCSE grade C or above

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Salary: £25,497 - £30,476 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 28 December 2025

Interview date: 09 January 2026

How to apply: Please apply on our website - Employment Specialist - CXK

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

Job Title

Employment Specialist

Location

East Sussex, covering Kent border, Eastbourne, Hastings, Bexhill, Heathfield and Crowborough

Hours

37 hours per week OR Part-time (4 days per week maximum)

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 our 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.

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.

Minimum Criteria

• 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

Core Competencies

• 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
• Responsible for liaising with employers to facilitate effective communication and coordination

Please click here to view the job description and person specification.

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

• 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
• Benenden private healthcare cover
• Flexible working
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Training and development programmes and opportunities
• Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more

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

About Us

Additional Information: Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.