At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents in securing jobs, apprenticeships, and training through tailored mentoring.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at L&Q, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and excellent pension contributions.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping others achieve their career goals.
- Qualifications: Experience in employment support and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 37451 - 37451 £ per year.
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, FT, 35 hours
Salary: Starting from £37,451 per annum
Reporting Office: London, Seddon Centre
Persona: Agile Worker: Monday - Work from Home, Tues/Weds/Thurs based at Seddon Centre and Friday: Either WFH or Seddon Centre depending on needs of the business.
Closing Date: 14th June 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Previous Applicants May Not Apply (if prior applications were regretted within 12 weeks). L&Q reserve the right not to progress applications from candidates with 3 or more unsuccessful applications/interview processes with L&Q in the previous 24 months.
Benefits
- Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution)
- 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Non-contributory life assurance
- Up to 21 hours volunteering paid days
- Lifestyle benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- And many more
Your impact in the role
- Direct support: Manage a caseload of residents, offering tailored mentoring, coaching, and practical support to help them secure work, apprenticeships, or training.
- Driving results: Work to clear targets, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to achieve excellent outcomes.
- Partnership building: Develop strong relationships with employers, training providers, Jobcentre Plus, and support organisations to maximise opportunities.
- Programme delivery: Run workshops and training sessions on employability skills, CV writing, and interview techniques.
- Monitoring success: Keep accurate records of progress and outcomes, providing regular reports and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
What you'll bring
- Proven experience in helping people into employment, apprenticeships, or training, with knowledge of welfare benefits.
- A genuine interest in supporting people into employment with experience working with vulnerable people facing challenging situations.
- Stakeholder management knowledge, with the ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with employers, agencies, and training providers.
- Strong presentation and communication skills, with confidence in delivering workshops and one-to-one support.
- Proficient IT skills and effective record keeping abilities for report writing and maintaining accurate casework records.
DBS
For this post the successful candidate will need to apply for or be in possession of a Standard (DBS) to enable them to work within the team. For further information about the Disclosure Barring Service please visit www.homeoffice.gov.uk
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk
Jobs Plus Employment Support Lead employer: L&Q Group
L&Q is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension plan, generous annual leave, and opportunities for volunteering. With a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation, employees can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact in the community through direct support and partnership building. The flexible working arrangements at the Seddon Centre in London further enhance work-life balance, making it an attractive place for those passionate about empowering others.
