Trailblazer Employment Specialist

London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Job summary

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is recruiting for a community-based Employment Specialist to deliver the Trailblazer Life Reworked programme across Richmond and Wandsworth. You will support residents who are economically inactive, helping them set life goals and pursue employment through partnerships with health practitioners and referral partners.

You will travel across the boroughs delivering person-centred support, promoting inclusion, and engaging with employers to create

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of supporting others to achieve life goals and employment outcomes.
• Outstanding communication skills with diverse client groups and businesses at all levels.
• Problem-solving skills, helping participants overcome their barriers.
• Proficiency of IT systems and experience of using Microsoft apps and CRM essential.

Responsibilities

• Caseload management - manage a caseload of participants with personalised support.
• Performance and quality - follow processes and work toward contractual targets and KPIs.
• Employer engagement - approach employers to seek vacancies and discuss adjustments for caseload.
• Record keeping - maintain casenotes, forms, plans; extensive use of CRM and MS apps.
• Referral partners - work with partners to promote services and identify suitable participants.

Skills

Caseload management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

IT systems/MS CRM

Job description

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is recruiting for a community-based Employment Specialist to deliver the Trailblazer Life Reworked programme across Richmond and Wandsworth. You will support residents who are economically inactive, helping them set life goals and pursue employment through partnerships with health practitioners and referral partners.

You will travel across the boroughs delivering person-centred support, promoting inclusion, and engaging with employers to create