Employment Specialist (Supported Employment) (Full Time)

Employment Specialist (Supported Employment)

About the Role

STEP UP delivers person centred employment support with a "No Resident Left Behind" ethos. We are expanding our Connect to Work Service and seeking specialists to support vulnerable residents, including those with learning disabilities, neurodiversities or previous offending backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a caseload of up to 25 residents through the programme and into sustained employment.
• Build excellent working relationships with local businesses to secure quality, sustainable job opportunities.
• Work in partnership with stakeholders (e.g. Probation Service, other council departments) to ensure the best possible progress into work.
• Maintain high quality records that demonstrate compliance with the contract and the Supported Employment Quality Framework.

What will be expected from me?

• Provide a high quality service to customers, ensuring job requirements are met with reasonable adjustments where needed.
• Act as an active, positive and supportive team member, contributing ideas that improve outcomes or service quality.
• Develop lasting relationships with businesses, working with other council departments and contracted third party providers to deliver coordinated service and good jobs for residents.

Essential Requirements

• Positive, creative problem solving attitude.
• Passion for supporting residents into work.
• Desire to work either with residents with learning disabilities or those with an offending background.
• Strong track record of supporting residents into employment.
• Excellent communication and influence skills at all levels, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand business needs and fill them creatively for STEP UP customers.
• Team player mindset.
• Commitment to compliance and delivery standards.

What can I expect?

• Competitive salary (£35,412 - £38,220).
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave.
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability).
• High quality training programmes to advance your career.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and work life balance.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme, discounted leisure facilities, cycle to work scheme, and additional discounts across retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers.

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full Time
Job Expiry: 12/07/2026