Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£47,628 Per Annum

About the Role
Do you want to make a real difference in people's lives? Are you passionate about supporting residents into work? Are you looking for a fresh new challenge within a dynamic team? Connect to Work is a pioneering programme helping people with disabilities, health conditions, and complex barriers into employment to find and keep fulfilling jobs. As a Connect To Work Employment Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals on their journey to employment. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing tailored support: Working closely with individuals to understand their skills, interests, and career goals.
- Developing personalised action plans: Creating and implementing strategies to overcome barriers to employment, such as identifying suitable job roles, developing job search skills, and building confidence.
- Building relationships: Networking with employers, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, and advocating for the needs of individuals with disabilities.
- Providing ongoing support: Offering ongoing support to individuals in their new roles, including workplace adjustments and resolving any challenges they may face.
- Maintaining accurate records: Keeping detailed records of all interactions and outcomes to ensure we meet our compliance standards.

Experience
Experience in employment support or a related field is desirable but not essential.

About you
- Passionate about supporting people who have challenges: You have a strong belief in the potential of everyone to achieve their employment goals.
- Empathetic and compassionate: You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Resilient and resourceful: You are able to work independently and as part of a team, problem-solve effectively, and navigate challenging situations.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills: You are able to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, manage your workload effectively, and keep up to date on your administrative tasks.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required for this position, only a positive attitude and a willingness to learn!