Job Details

Employment Advisor

Papworth Trust

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Overview

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity, dedicated to empowering disabled people to live with equality, choice, and independence.
£31,971
per year
Full time, Temporary, Hybrid
(37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027, with the potential for extension.)
Peterborough / Hybrid

Key information

Papworth Trust is looking for a compassionate and values-driven Employment Advisor to support people with disabilities or health-related barriers into sustainable employment in this full-time, fixed-term, hybrid role based from our office in Peterborough.

As an Employment Advisor, you will provide personalised support to individuals with disabilities or health barriers, helping them enter, return to, or stay in employment. 

The role is hybrid, requiring a mix of office, hub, and home working, with flexibility to travel locally to support participants and attend meetings.

Interviews will be held from 29 April.

About the role

  • Conduct assessments and develop personalised support plans based on participants’ needs and employment goals.
  • Provide one-to-one coaching to build confidence, skills, and readiness for work.
  • Connect participants to training, employment opportunities, and support services, working with employers to enable reasonable adjustments.
  • Build and maintain relationships with employers to promote inclusive recruitment and workplaces.
  • Work collaboratively with health and care providers and other stakeholders to coordinate holistic support.
  • Monitor progress, maintain accurate records, and review support plans to improve outcomes.


For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button. 


Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity, dedicated to empowering disabled people to live with equality, choice, and independence. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our Day Opportunities services play a vital role in helping individuals achieve their goals and aspirations.

Requirements

  • Share Papworth Trust’s values and be committed to equality, inclusion, and social change, with a strong understanding of the social model of disability. 
  • You will be empathetic, organised, proactive, and able to build trusted relationships with participants and stakeholders.
  • You will have experience supporting people with additional needs to access help, support, or employment, strong communication skills, and knowledge of personalised care, coaching, or motivational interviewing approaches. 
  • You will understand employment legislation, welfare and benefits, and local or national support services, and be able to manage a varied caseload effectively. 
  • Travel to meetings, training, and outreach locations is essential.
  • A relevant qualification or background in customer service, community engagement, health, social care, or a related field is desirable.