At a Glance
- Tasks: Help connect people with meaningful jobs and collaborate with various organisations.
- Company: Join Open Road, a leader in community support and empowerment.
- Benefits: Earn £27,000, enjoy 25 days leave plus your birthday off, and access tailored training.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building valuable relationships.
- Qualifications: Great communication skills and a passion for helping others are essential.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 27000 £ per year.
Working Pattern – Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:30
Salary / Band – £27,000 per annum
Do you take pride in what you do, and can you think creatively about how different organisations can work together to deliver a better service? Are you happy to talk with employers and help match people into meaningful work? Experience in this field would be an advantage but not essential if you can demonstrate the right skills and knowledge.
Open Road’s Employment Specialist team aims to increase the number of people moving into employment from a variety of community services with a focus on offending and other complex needs.
About you
- You will have some knowledge of IPS or other employment services / methods
- We would like you to have experience talking to employers and helping people into work
- We want great communication skills and the ability to build relationships with everyone from the frontline up to CEO level
- Negotiation skills and commercial acumen
- Drive, passion and commitment
- Proven ability to build rapport with people and especially understanding issues from people affected by offending or similar conditions
- Boundless enthusiasm, excellent teamwork and the ability to work in a target driven environment
- Driving licence and access to own car
What it’s like to work for Open Road
Open Road provides drug and alcohol treatment services and offender support services across Essex & Kent including a range of interventions that deliver mentoring, advice and information programmes. Accredited with Investing In Volunteers, our mission is to empower a diverse range of individuals, families and communities to lead healthy and more meaningful lives, free from addiction, offending behaviour and disadvantage, to ensure healthier, happier lifestyles.
Benefits to you
- £27,000 per annum
- 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays plus your birthday off!
- Royal London Pension and Death in Service benefit
- Access to our in-house Organisational Training Plan, and full training tailored to your development needs
This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at enhanced level.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Please note that Open Road is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position. We welcome applications from individuals who already have permission to work in the UK, including those with time-limited visas. However, applicants should be aware that Open Road cannot provide visa sponsorship if their current immigration permission expires.
Open Road values and respects the diversity and individual differences of our services users, staff and our volunteers.
Employment Specialist – North Essex in Colchester employer: OPEN ROAD
Open Road is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture in Basildon. With generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, tailored training opportunities, and a commitment to diversity, employees are empowered to grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community.
