Employment Support Specialist
Lancaster and Morecombe
£29,777 (25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme)
Full-time, Permanent
The Role:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health barriers to employment? Join a proactive team as an Employment Support Specialist and help job seekers and those returning to work overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve sustainable employment.
In this role, you’ll deliver tailored, one-on-one support to customers across the region. From building trust to identifying barriers, you'll be instrumental in empowering individuals to gain new skills and confidence, secure meaningful employment, and thrive in the workplace.
Duties:
Support Customers: Manage a caseload of individuals, conducting in-depth assessments to identify their strengths and barriers.
Develop Plans: Create personalised action plans that address specific challenges and align with customers' career goals.
Enable Success: Provide ongoing guidance on skills development, job applications, interview preparation, and workplace integration.
Foster Growth: Build self-worth and confidence in your customers through regular interventions, goal setting, and progress reviews.
Sustain Employment: Offer continued in-work support to address challenges and ensure long-term job retention.
Required Skills:
Experience working with job seekers or transferable skills in ...