Employment Specialist (Thanet) — Help People Thrive

Premier; Margate; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

25 days annual leave (30 with service)

Contributory Pension Scheme – employer

Death in Service Payment

Critical Illness Insurance

Blue Light Card

Electric Car Scheme

Job summary

The Forward Trust is seeking an Employment Specialist to join the Connect to Work team in Thanet. This full-time role (35 hours) focuses on supporting people facing barriers to employment to secure and sustain meaningful work.

You will deliver CV writing, applications, interview prep, coaching and group sessions, building links with local employers and service partners. Driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in employability or recruitment is desirable, but training will be provided.
• Experience in health, wellbeing or support services is helpful.
• Experience in adult learning or skills programmes is beneficial.
• Coaching, mentoring or support work is valued.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and maintain a person-centred approach.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and provide personalised support throughout the employment journey.
• CV writing, job applications and interview preparation.
• Career coaching, confidence building and job searching.
• Deliver one-to-one and group support sessions.
• Build relationships with local employers and identify opportunities.
• Support inclusive workplaces and reasonable adjustments.
• Provide in-work support to help people sustain and progress in employment.
• Collaborate with community organisations, health services and training providers.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Driving licence

Empathy / Person-centred

Career coaching

Job description

The Forward Trust is seeking an Employment Specialist to join the Connect to Work team in Thanet. This full-time role (35 hours) focuses on supporting people facing barriers to employment to secure and sustain meaningful work.

You will deliver CV writing, applications, interview prep, coaching and group sessions, building links with local employers and service partners. Driving licence is essential.