CTW Employment Specialist in Huntingdon

We're looking for a dedicated and motivated Employment Specialist to support individuals with health support needs and learning disabilities on their journey towards paid employment. In this rewarding role, you'll manage a caseload of participants, providing personalised advice, guidance, and practical support to help them overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their career goals. Every day offers the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to someone's life.

Working closely with referral partners, support services, and employers, you'll develop tailored Action Plans, carry out individual assessments, and coordinate the support each person needs to succeed. You'll build strong relationships with local employers, identify suitable opportunities, support participants through the recruitment process, and provide ongoing in-work support to help them sustain employment. Your ability to motivate, empower, and advocate for others will be key to creating positive outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about changing lives and creating opportunities within their local community. You'll need excellent communication and customer service skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and record keeping. In return, you'll join a supportive organisation where your work has a real impact, helping people gain independence, confidence, and a brighter future through employment.

• Manage a caseload of participants, providing tailored support to help them move into sustainable employment.
• Conduct assessments and develop personalised Action Plans to overcome barriers to work.
• Achieve performance, quality, compliance, and customer service targets.
• Build strong relationships with local employers and identify suitable job opportunities.
• Support participants with job applications, interviews, and in-work support.
• Work with partner organisations and specialist services to provide holistic support.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with data protection and safeguarding requirements.
• Champion best practice and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.

Essential

• Experience working in a target-driven environment.
• Experience delivering services against contractual and quality standards.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365 applications and digital communication tools.

Desirable

• Good understanding of the local labour market.
• Knowledge of self-employment, employability, and recruitment sectors.
• Experience providing information, advice, and guidance to customers.
• Full UK driving licence.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary range £31,049 up to £33,487 p.a. (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual Salary Review
• Refer A Friend Scheme
• Free access to Benefit Hub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits

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