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Southwark, South East London

Employment Specialist

Seetec
£35,000
Full-time
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Description

Location
Remote working with occasional travel to Southwark, South East London.

Hours
37 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Salary
£33,000 per annum

About the Role
We are recruiting an Employment Specialist to join our dedicated Connect to Work team, supporting individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions into sustainable paid employment. You will play a vital role in helping participants achieve their employment goals by identifying suitable job opportunities and providing tailored guidance to secure long-term, meaningful employment.

Using a person-centred approach, you will offer bespoke advice and support to each client while developing strong relationships with referral partners and local employers. Your ability to engage with stakeholders and understand individual needs will be key to enabling successful employment outcomes.

This specialist programme focuses on individuals with health-related support needs, particularly those with learning disabilities. You will manage a caseload, undertake in-depth assessments, co-produce personalised action plans, and work collaboratively with multiple agencies to address barriers to employment. You will also develop in-work support plans and promote safe working environments.

Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a strong sense of community both internally and in the services provided across the UK and Ireland.

Requirements

Experience
- Proven experience supporting individuals with multiple and complex needs, particularly those with learning disabilities.
- Good working knowledge of the local labour market in the specified geographical locations.
- Experience working in target-driven environments.
- Experience delivering services that meet contractual and quality standards.
- Fully IT literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, and Skype for Business.

About you
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, employers, and referral partners.
- Person-centred and empathetic approach to support.
- Ability to manage a caseload and work collaboratively with multiple agencies.
- Commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and safe working environments.

Qualifications
- Desirable: Level 3 Award in Employability Services Sector or equivalent.
- Desirable: Knowledge of SEQF standards, employability and recruitment industries.
- Full driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Expiry date: 03/12/2025
Employment Specialist
Company
Seetec
Salary
£35,000
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Southwark, South East London
Our Commitments
Disability Confident
Armed Forces Covenant
B Corps
Climate Conscious
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Seetec

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Our Commitments
Disability Confident
Armed Forces Covenant
B Corps
Climate Conscious