Supported Employability Specialist

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking a dedicated Supported Employability Specialist for a fixed-term contract in Birmingham. You will provide one-to-one employability support, create action plans with clients, and engage local employers to build opportunity pipelines.

The role also involves sourcing work experience, apprenticeships, and employment pathways, plus outreach and in-work support to help young adults succeed in sustained employment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment.
• Experience in employability programmes, welfare-to-work, or IPS services is advantageous.
• Ability to travel across Birmingham as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one employability support, action planning, and job coaching.
• Build relationships with local employers and generate suitable job opportunities.
• Source work experience, apprenticeships, traineeships, and employment pathways.
• Support clients with job searches, applications, and workplace adjustments.
• Provide ongoing in-work support to help individuals sustain employment.
• Develop partnerships with training providers, colleges, and community organisations.
• Promote the service through outreach activities, networking events, and job fairs.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor outcomes, and produce reports.

Skills

Employability support

Employer engagement

Job coaching

Outreach

Relationship building

Travel across Birmingham

IT skills

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

Job description

Fixed-Term Contract until 31 March 2028 (with potential extension, subject to funding)

Are you passionate about helping people overcome barriers and achieve sustainable employment? We are looking for a dedicated

Supported Employability Specialist to join a life-changing, government-backed programme supporting unemployed and economically inactive young adults aged 18-25 into meaningful work.

This rewarding role combines employability support, employer engagement, job coaching, and outreach work, helping individuals build confidence, develop skills, secure employment, and remain successful in work.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one employability support, action planning, and job coaching.
• Build relationships with local employers and generate suitable job opportunities.
• Source work experience, apprenticeships, traineeships, and employment pathways.
• Support clients with job searches, applications, and workplace adjustments.
• Provide ongoing in-work support to help individuals sustain employment.
• Develop partnerships with training providers, colleges, and community organisations.
• Promote the service through outreach activities, networking events, and job fairs.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor outcomes, and produce reports.

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental health conditions, learning disabilities, or other health-related barriers to employment.
• Experience in employer engagement, recruitment, or job brokerage.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and data management systems.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and travel across Birmingham as required.

Experience within employability programmes, Supported Employment, IPS services, careers guidance, training delivery, or welfare-to-work services would be highly advantageous.

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What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives.
• A varied role combining employability support, employer engagement, and community outreach.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to work as part of a supportive and passionate team.

Please note: This role involves working with vulnerable adults and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.