Youth Employability & Inclusion Specialist

Worcestershire County Council; Worcester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Holiday Entitlement

Brilliant Pension Scheme

Professional Learning & Development

Flexible Working

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is recruiting an Employability specialist to join the Connect To Work programme, a supported employment initiative helping people with disabilities, health conditions, neurodivergent conditions, and other barriers move into and sustain paid work.

You will support young adults aged 18–24 facing unemployment and related challenges through personalised one-to-one guidance, helping them identify strengths, set achievable goals, and take practical steps toward lasting

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one personalised support to young adults aged 1824 facing barriers to employment.
• Build relationships with local employers to promote inclusive recruitment practices and identify job opportunities.
• Deliver support in line with supported employment principles and the SEQF framework across the county.

Job description

Worcestershire County Council is recruiting an Employability specialist to join the Connect To Work programme, a supported employment initiative helping people with disabilities, health conditions, neurodivergent conditions, and other barriers move into and sustain paid work.

You will support young adults aged 18–24 facing unemployment and related challenges through personalised one-to-one guidance, helping them identify strengths, set achievable goals, and take practical steps toward lasting