Employment Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Engage with and assist a caseload of jobseekers within the community, identifying obstacles and formulating customized action plans to facilitate their transition into employment.

• Provide personalized one-on-one guidance, including support with CV writing, interview preparation, and skills enhancement.

• Consistently meet and surpass performance targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Work collaboratively with participants to boost their confidence and assist them in securing and maintaining employment.

• Connect with local employers to uncover job opportunities.

• Refer participants to both internal and external resources for support with health, housing, financial issues, and other barriers.

• Advocate for the Connect to Work programme within the community to generate referrals.

• Participate in local community events to promote awareness of the programme.

• Offer inclusive support and guidance to individuals from diverse backgrounds.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven coaching or mentoring experience and strong persuasion/influencing skills acquired through previous employment or social activities.

• Background in a customer-facing environment, such as customer service, hospitality, social care, or sales.

• Experience in a dynamic, performance-focused setting.

• Willingness to travel locally to meet with customers and employers.

• A valid UK driving license and access to a personal vehicle.

• A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma.

• GCSE English Language at a minimum Grade B, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification, Level 2 Literacy Assessment at interview, or an international equivalent.

• Proficiency in more than one language is a plus.

• Experience in community engagement is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) in addition to statutory bank holidays.

• Reed Pension Scheme.

• Award-winning management and leadership training.

• Funds available for professional and personal development.

• Bi-annual salary reviews.

• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.

• Guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria.

• Consideration for flexible working arrangements, subject to business needs.