Impactful Employment Specialist – Connect to Work

Forward Trust; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Cycle to work

Annual leave 25–30 days

Job summary

The Forward Trust is seeking an Employment Specialist to join the Connect to Work team across Folkestone, Hythe and Dover. This full-time role (35 hours per week) focuses on supporting people facing barriers to employment to find meaningful work and sustain it.

You will manage your own caseload, provide personalised support, deliver CV and interview coaching, build relationships with employers, and work with local community services.

Qualifications

• Experience in employability or recruitment is desirable but training will be provided.
• Experience in health, wellbeing or support services is desirable but training will be provided.
• Experience in adult learning or skills programmes is desirable but training will be provided.
• Coaching, mentoring or support work experience is desirable but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and provide personalised support throughout participants’ 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 clients sustain and progress in employment.
• Collaborate with community organisations, health services and training providers to remove barriers.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Person-centered approach

Diversity awareness

Job description

The Forward Trust is seeking an Employment Specialist to join the Connect to Work team across Folkestone, Hythe and Dover. This full-time role (35 hours per week) focuses on supporting people facing barriers to employment to find meaningful work and sustain it.

You will manage your own caseload, provide personalised support, deliver CV and interview coaching, build relationships with employers, and work with local community services.