Employment Specialist Part Time (Birkenhead)

Seetec Business Technology Centre; Liverpool City Region, Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employment Specialist to join their dedicated team. This rewarding role focuses on supporting individuals on their journey to sustainable employment, particularly those with health support needs. You will engage with clients, providing tailored advice and guidance, while building strong relationships with local employers. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career progression. If you are passionate about empowering others and making a difference in the community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off

2 Volunteer Days

Company Pension Scheme - 5% Employee + 5% Employer

Health Insurance Allowance

Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan

Annual Pay Review

Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay

Free access to BenefitHub for retail discounts

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths at Grade C or above.
• Experience working in a target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of up to 25 clients with health support needs.
• Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach.
• Support clients in developing an Action Plan for employment.

Skills

GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365

Knowledge of employer needs and engagement

Experience in a target-driven environment

Experience delivering quality services

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector

QCF Level 3 in Advice & Guidance

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Teams

Skype

Job description

Job Role

Are you passionate about working with people and being part of their journey to find employment? If yes, then this could be the ideal role for you as we're recruiting an Employment Specialist to join our team!

The role involves achieving delivery targets by working with participants to identify employment opportunities and support them into sustainable employment, mainly focusing on clients with health support needs. You will provide person-centred advice and guidance, building positive relationships with referral partners and local employers to facilitate clients' entry into suitable employment.

Our ideal candidate will have knowledge or experience of employer needs and engagement, and experience working in a target-driven environment. We welcome various backgrounds and experiences as we provide comprehensive on-the-job training. We're looking for someone with an engaging personality, comfortable working with diverse groups, and capable of offering a warm, welcoming experience to help participants take their first steps back into employment.

This rewarding role allows you to utilize your skills to support and encourage others and to contribute to our organizational growth through your unique experiences. In return, we offer a competitive salary of £28,407 pro rata per annum (dependent on experience) along with excellent benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the option to buy additional days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Company Pension Scheme - 5% Employee + 5% Employer
• Health Insurance Allowance
• Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, including 3x salary life assurance
• Annual Pay Review
• Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay
• Free access to BenefitHub for retail discounts, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work, and Tax Saver Tickets
• Refer a Friend Scheme

There's also potential for career progression! To apply, simply upload your CV via the link below. For more information, contact our Internal Recruitment Team at 01702 595200.

Seetec Group is an employee-owned organization that prides itself on community and employee engagement. Our focus is on people, ensuring they are at the heart of our services and decisions.

Location: Birkenhead

Hours: 16 hours per week

Closing Date: 20 May 2025

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage a caseload of up to 25 clients with health support needs who are motivated to start or return to work.
2. Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach, with training provided.
3. Support clients in understanding their skills, aspirations, and goals, developing an Action Plan to secure and maintain employment, including job search support, CV writing, and interview preparation.
4. Assess clients' support needs related to work, including benefits advice and health disclosures, providing guidance accordingly.
5. Participate in regular multidisciplinary team meetings with key partners as an embedded IPS practitioner.

For the full job description, follow this link: Employment Specialist

Skills and Experience

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths at Grade C or above, or relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and digital technologies like Teams and Skype.
• Knowledge or experience of employer needs and engagement.
• Experience working in a target-driven environment.
• Experience delivering services that meet contractual and quality standards.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the employability industry.
• Training in the IPS approach.
• Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector.
• QCF Level 3 in Advice & Guidance.
• Knowledge of the recruitment industry.
• Experience providing information, advice, and guidance.
• Full driving license for deployment across regions when needed.

Additional Information

Seetec is a leading UK provider of employability and health services, supporting thousands into employment yearly. We are committed to empowering individuals to improve their lives, focusing on strengths to raise aspirations and overcome barriers to work.

We prioritize safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, adhering to the Prevent Duty and promoting British values. DBS checks may be required depending on the role. We support the recruitment of ex-offenders and are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.