Location
Central London

Hours
37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm

Salary
£33,000 per annum

About the Role
We’re currently recruiting Employment Specialists who will be at the heart of our delivery approach. As an Employment Specialist, you’ll make our customers feel welcome and comfortable when they first join our programme, which is one of our top priorities. You’ll be the welcoming voice of Pluss, conducting initial appointments with our new customers. You’ll need to engage people with learning disabilities from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. The role requires you to empower and encourage customers and support them into meaningful, sustainable employment. You'll identify and overcome barriers to improve their health and build their confidence throughout their journey. We’re open to various backgrounds and experiences as we provide superb on-the-job training. We’re not looking for someone who ticks every box, just as long as you have an engaging personality, are comfortable working with a diverse group of people, and can provide a warm and welcoming experience to help our customers in their journey back into employment. This is a rewarding role that will allow you to utilise your current skills to influence, support, and encourage others to build a future, and will also allow us to become better with your unique experiences. Every employee wants job satisfaction to do something meaningful; this service will address the significant and complex barriers to gaining alternative employment with tailored support to enable individuals to achieve and sustain employment. All new colleagues will be offered to enrol on a Level 2 Employment Apprenticeship and have the prospect to move into other apprenticeship levels. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we offer a competitive salary along with great benefits including 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days), 2 Volunteer Days, Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer, Healthcare Cash Plan, including 3 x salary life assurance, Annual Salary Review, Refer a Friend Scheme, and free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits.

Experience
A good working knowledge of the local labour market in the specified geographical locations. Experience of working with people with multiple and complex needs, particularly those with learning disabilities. Experience of working in a target-driven environment. Experience of delivering services to meet contractual and quality standards.

About you
We are looking for individuals with an engaging personality who are comfortable working with a diverse group of people. You should be able to provide a warm and welcoming experience to help our customers in their journey back into employment.

Qualifications
Desirable qualifications include knowledge of SEQF standards, Level 3 Award in Employability Services Sector or equivalent, knowledge of the recruitment industry, and experience of working with people in the provision of ‘information, advice & guidance’. A full driving licence is also desirable.