Employment Specialist - St Neots

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St. Neots

Hybrid

GBP 25,000 - 32,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life assurance (3× salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Cycle to work

Discounts & wellbeing

Job summary

Waythrough’s Cambridgeshire Retain Regain Employment Service is seeking a personable Employment Specialist to support people experiencing mental health challenges and/or neurodivergence to find or remain in work. The role is based in St Neots with hybrid working and regular travel across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.

You will manage a caseload of about 40 clients after induction, delivering tailored employment support, including job searching, applications and interviews, while building strong

Qualifications

Experience with Neurodivergent people.
Personable, proactive and motivated, with a genuine commitment to supporting people into employment.
Strong communication and listening skills, able to build trust with people from diverse backgrounds.
Able to manage a busy caseload, prioritise workload and work both independently and as part of a team.
Experience working with Employment services, recruitment, education, HR, support services or social care (or similar).
Experience with working with Neurodiverse clients.
Confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office, with good attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Able to deliver training to a range of audiences.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of approximately 40 clients following induction.
Provide person-centred employment support, including job searching, CV writing, applications and interview preparation.
Work with individuals to develop SMART action plans based on their skills, experiences and employment goals.
Support clients to address workplace challenges, identify reasonable adjustments and create sustainable return-to-work plans.
Maintain accurate records, manage workload effectively and build relationships with employers, Job Centres and community partners.

Skills

Neurodivergent experience

Personable and proactive

Strong communication skills

Caseload management

IT & MS Office proficiency

Driving licence

Training delivery

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Employment Specialist - St Neots

Location: Yew Tree House, St Neots (hybrid working with at least 1 day per week in the office along with regular travel for community outreach work across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough as required.)

Working Hours: 37

Contract Type: Fixed Term until March 31st 2027.

Salary: £25,110 - £32,090

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?

Join Waythrough , one of the UK's leading mental health and social support charities and make a lasting impact every day.

We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use.

About the Role

Way through's Cambridgeshire Retain Regain Employment Service is looking for a personable, proactive and highly motivated Employment Specialist to join our team supporting people experiencing mental health challenges and/or who are neurodivergent to find, return to, or remain in work.

You will work closely with individuals who are experiencing or recovering from mental health challenges and/or who are neurodivergent , helping them build confidence and develop practical strategies to achieve their employment goals.

Following induction, you will manage a caseload of approximately 40 clients , providing tailored and person-centred employment support. This includes supporting people with job searching, applications, interviews, and workplace challenges, while promoting sustainable employment and recovery.

You will also build strong relationships with employers, Job Centres, and community organisations across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to create opportunities and pathways into employment.

You will deliver training sessions and online workshops to clients, employers and others.

What You'll Do

Manage a caseload of approximately 40 clients following induction
Provide person-centred employment support , including job searching, CV writing, applications and interview preparation.
Work with individuals to develop SMART action plans based on their skills, experiences and employment goals.
Support clients to address workplace challenges , identify reasonable adjustments and create sustainable return-to-work plans.
Maintain accurate records, manage workload effectively and build relationships with employers, Job Centres and community partners .

To Succeed in This Role, You'll Need to be/have:

Experience with working with Neurodivergent people.
Personable, proactive and motivated, with a genuine commitment to supporting people into employment .
Strong communication and listening skills , able to build trust with people from diverse backgrounds.
Able to manage a busy caseload , prioritise workload and work both independently and as part of a team.
Experience working with people in areas such as employment services, recruitment, education, HR, support services or social care (or similar).
Experience with working with Neurodiverse clients
Confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office , with good attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Able to deliver training to a range of audiences.

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we've created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package: