SEQF Employment specialist

Fareshare Midlands; Stafford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension contribution 5.5%

Life cover

Sick pay

Enhanced maternity leave

Job summary

FareShare Midlands is advertising for up to 8 Employment Specialist roles (full time and part time) on fixed terms ending 31.3.27, 31.8.27 and 31.3.28. The salary is £31,817 per year, pro rata for part time, and the location is Gravelly Hill, Birmingham B24 8HZ.

We offer 25 days holiday, a 5.5% employer pension contribution with Life Cover, sick pay benefits and enhanced family leave. The successful candidate will work directly with participants, applying IPS/SEQF models to help them access,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering one-to-one coaching and group coaching sessions.
• Experience applying IPS/SEQF or similar supported employment frameworks.
• Ability to assess barriers, tailor guidance, and develop personalised vocational plans.
• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD or other barriers to employment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and register participants; conduct inductions and assess barriers.
• Develop personalised vocational profiles, action plans, and career goals.
• Deliver one-to-one and group coaching, workshops and workplace skills training.
• Engage employers, negotiate reasonable adjustments, and develop inclusive opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of progress and employer engagement per SEQF standards.

Skills

IPS/SEQF knowledge

Employer engagement

Coaching

Group workshops

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

SEQF Employment Specialist

Birmingham, B24 8HZ

We are advertising for up to 8 roles (Full Time & Part Time hours available) Fixed Term contracts ending 31.3.27, 31.8.27 & 31.3.28

Salary:£31817 per annum (pro rata for Part Time).

Location:Gravelly Hill, Birmingham B24 8HZ

Benefits:25 days holiday, pro-rata, 5.5% Employer Pension Contribution including Life Cover, Occupational Sick Pay Benefits & Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Leave and Pay, plus more

Reporting to:Employability Manager

About FareShare Midlands

FareShare Midlands is the region's largest food redistribution charity, tackling inequality, transforming lives and ensuring no good food goes to waste. We rescue surplus food and redistribute it to 650 local charities and community organisations, feeding 60,000 people every week. We also invest in communities, providing education, training and volunteering opportunities, helping over 700 individuals to date to build a better future. Together, we're fighting hunger, reducing food waste and creating opportunities across the Midlands. Learn more here or read our latest Annual Report Snapshot here.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Supported Employment Specialist with a strong background in IPS (Individual Placement and Support) or SEQF (Supported Employment Quality Framework) models to join our team. The successful candidate will work directly with participants to help them identify, secure, and sustain competitive employment while building strong partnerships with employers and community support providers. This is a hands‑on role that combines vocational coaching, employer engagement, and individualized support planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, recruit, and register eligible participants, conducting inductions and assessing individual employment barriers.
• Work with participants to develop personalized vocational profiles, action plans, and career goals.
• Deliver one‑to‑one and group coaching, employability workshops, and workplace skills training.
• Apply the SEQF supported employment model, guiding participants through all five stages to achieve and sustain competitive employment.
• Identify and develop relationships with local employers to create suitable, inclusive work opportunities.
• Negotiate reasonable adjustments, job carving, and return‑to‑work strategies with employers.
• Support employers to embed inclusive practices that meet business needs and participant goals.
• Maintain accurate records of participant progress, outcomes, and employer engagement in line with SEQF standards.
• Arrange access to training opportunities and develop partnerships with specialist support providers.
• Ensure all placements and employment opportunities comply with safeguarding, health, and safety requirements.

Essential Skills:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience delivering one‑to‑one and group coaching or training sessions.
• Ability to assess understanding, adapt resources, and provide tailored guidance.
• Skilled at coaching, motivating, and inspiring participants to achieve employment goals.
• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, or other employment barriers.
• Proven record in employer engagement and achieving positive participant outcomes.
• Knowledge and practical experience of SEQF or IPS supported employment frameworks.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of the food industry and retail sector in the Midlands.
• Understanding of food waste and food poverty issues.
• Level 3 IAG (Information, Advice, and Guidance) in Employability.
• Understanding of welfare benefits.

We continue to strive to ensure that the profile of our staff and volunteers reflects the diverse communities we serve across the Midlands. As such we encourage and welcome applications from all our communities. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds as they are currently under‑represented within FareShare Midlands.

Closing date for applications is Friday 18th September 2026

Interviews will be taking place on 28th, 29th & 30th September