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The role of Employment Specialist is to deliver a programme, providing person-centred employment support to individuals with health conditions, disabilities, and complex barriers to work.

Using a Supported Employment model (SEQF), the role holder will enable participants to explore, gain, and sustain competitive paid employment. The role will involve partnership working with Jobcentre Plus, local employers, NHS and social care services, refugee organisations, and wider community stakeholders, to create pathways into work and deliver ongoing support to ensure job retention and sustainable outcomes.

• Promote positive perceptions by championing the capabilities and potential of people with disabilities, health conditions and refugee backgrounds, raising awareness among employers and partners.
• Independently manage a high-fidelity and quality caseload of approximately 20 to 25 participants who wish to move into competitive employment. Follow Supported Employment principles closely, including a rapid job search and zero exclusion.
• Carry out comprehensive vocational profiling and assessment to understand each participant's aspirations, skills, barriers, and support needs. Develop tailored, participant-led employment plans.
• Develop SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound) employment goals and action plans collaboratively with participants.
• Use strengths-based coaching, motivational interviewing techniques, and practical advice to empower participants to overcome employment barriers.
• Drive stakeholder and employer engagement by developing strong working relationships with local employers, promoting the benefits of inclusive recruitment practice and educate employers about workplace adjustments, health and disability confidence, and cultural awareness where relevant.

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Edt is a proud Disability Confident Leader. We take practical steps to ensure that disability inclusion is not only part of our values but part of our everyday actions. We are committed to creating a working environment where disabled employees are supported, valued, and empowered to thrive in their role. If you are disabled or require specific adjustments during the application process, please do let us know how we can support you. 

• A relevant Level 4 qualification (for example, in Information, Advice and Guidance; Health and Social Care; Supported Employment) or equivalent, substantial experience in a related field.
• A comprehensive understanding of the systemic and personal barriers faced by individuals with health conditions, disabilities, and refugee backgrounds in accessing and sustaining employment.
• Labour Market Intelligence: In-depth knowledge of the local and regional labour markets, including growth sectors, employer needs, and available training opportunities.
• Demonstrable experience managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs and multiple barriers, guiding them to achieve sustainable employment outcomes.
• Experience using coaching or motivational interviewing techniques.
• Proven ability to engage and influence employers to create employment opportunities.
• Experience working to and achieving outcome targets.