Supported Employment Officer (2 YR FTC)

At Southwark Council, we’re not just planning for the future, we’re building it. As part of our dynamic Planning & Growth service, this is your opportunity to drive real social impact through employment support, directly aligned with our Southwark 2030 vision.

This isn’t just another support role, this is about empowering lives, influencing a fairer economy, and being part of an ambitious team delivering industry-leading models like Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF). This role is being offered on a 2-year fixed term basis.

• Southwark 2030: Help shape a stronger, fairer local economy from the ground up.
• Cutting-edge support models: Work with nationally recognised frameworks that set the standard in inclusive employment.
• A network of impact: From clinical teams to community partners to local employers, you’ll be at the heart of a borough-wide movement.

• Manage a personal caseload, delivering one-to-one, tailored employment support to Southwark residents.
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams and community partners to provide a joined-up service.
• Build relationships with local employers to unlock inclusive job opportunities and promote long-term economic independence.
• Champion and apply IPS and SEQF models to support people with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
• Contribute to wider economic growth programmes across the Planning & Growth division.

• Passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives through employment.
• An understanding of the barriers people with health conditions face accessing the labour market.
• Knowledge of the local job market, including in-demand industries and skills gaps.
• Familiarity with or willingness to train in IPS and SEQF frameworks.
• A great communicator who is compassionate, proactive, and naturally builds trust and rapport.
• First-class organisational skills with a flair for forward-planning and multitasking under pressure.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills using Microsoft365.
• Confidence handling sensitive information with the utmost discretion.
• You’ll have a track record of developing others and delivering results and shared goals.
• Able to manage programmes and projects, making sure every milestone is hit and every challenge tackled.
• You’ll be required to travel across the borough visiting employers and working from our community hub in Peckham.

Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.

Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

Working for Southwark Council – Southwark Salary Range: £41,580 - £47,628 Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on 20th of July 2025 Interview Date: The 4th of August 2025

If you are interested in applying for this role, please complete the application forms detailing your suitability for the role. The Job Description and Person Specification can also be found at the bottom of this page under attachments.

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care.
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.