Employment Specialist : Thanet

TipTopJob; Thanet District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Simply Health Cashback Scheme (option)

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Forward Trust in Thanet is seeking compassionate Employment Specialists to join Connect to Work. This full-time role (35 hours per week) helps people facing barriers to employment gain meaningful work and independence.

You will deliver CV writing, interview prep, coaching and group sessions, and build relationships with local employers while collaborating with community organisations to remove barriers.

Qualifications

• Experience in employability or recruitment.
• Experience in health, wellbeing or support services.
• Experience in adult learning or skills programmes.
• Coaching, mentoring or support work.

Responsibilities

• CV writing, job applications and interview preparation
• Career coaching, confidence building and job searching
• Delivering one-to-one and group support sessions
• Building relationships with local employers and identifying opportunities
• Supporting inclusive workplaces and reasonable adjustments
• Providing in-work support to help people sustain and progress in employment
• Working with community organisations, health services and training providers to remove barriers and enable joined-up support

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Person-centered approach

Job description

Location: Thanet

Salary : A GBP 26,000 : A GBP 28,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives?

At The Forward Trust, were looking for compassionate, motivated Employment Specialists to join our Connect to Work team across Thanet. This is a full:time role working 35 hours per week, although part:time or reduced hours will also be considered depending on business needs and service requirements.

If you enjoy helping people build confidence, overcome barriers and move towards a better future, this could be the perfect opportunity to make a real difference every day.

Youll support people facing barriers to employment, including mental health challenges, long:term health conditions, disabilities and other life circumstances, helping them find meaningful work, sustain employment and progress towards greater independence.

What youll be doing

• CV writing, job applications and interview preparation
• Career coaching, confidence building and job searching
• Delivering one:to:one and group support sessions
• Building relationships with local employers and identifying opportunities
• Supporting inclusive workplaces and reasonable adjustments
• Providing in:work support to help people sustain and progress in employment
• Working closely with community organisations, health services and training providers to remove barriers and create joined:up support

Full IPS / Connect to Work training will be provided, along with ongoing development and support.

What were looking for

Experience in the areas listed below is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided to successful candidates.

• Employability or recruitment
• Health, wellbeing or support services
• Adult learning or skills programmes
• Coaching, mentoring or support work

Youll Also Bring

• Strong communication, relationship:building and transferable skills
• Confidence working with people from diverse backgrounds
• A positive, supportive and person:centred approach
• A genuine belief that everyone deserves access to employment opportunities

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.

We value your time and commitment, which is why all business:related travel mileage and site parking costs can be fully claimed back. Whether youre travelling between locations or attending meetings in the local community, youll be reimbursed for eligible expenses, helping to keep your out:of:pocket costs to a minimum while you focus on delivering great work.

For more than 25 years, The Forward Trust has helped people overcome challenges including addiction, offending and unemployment to build healthier, more stable futures.

Were committed to creating a supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment where our people can thrive while making a genuine impact in the communities we serve.

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work sch