Employment Specialist - Thanet

Job description

About

Looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives?

At The Forward Trust, we’re looking for compassionate, motivated Employment Specialists to join our Connect to Work team across Thanet. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, although part-time or reduced hours will also be considered depending on business needs and service requirements.

If you enjoy helping people build confidence, overcome barriers and move towards a better future, this could be the perfect opportunity to make a real difference every day.

You’ll support people facing barriers to employment, including mental health challenges, long-term health conditions, disabilities and other life circumstances, helping them find meaningful work, sustain employment and progress towards greater independence.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll manage your own caseload and provide personalised support throughout each participant’s employment journey, including:

CV writing, job applications and interview preparation

Career coaching, confidence building and job searching

Delivering one-to-one and group support sessions

Building relationships with local employers and identifying opportunities

Supporting inclusive workplaces and reasonable adjustments

Providing in-work support to help people sustain and progress in employment

Working closely with community organisations, health services and training providers to remove barriers and create joined-up support

Full IPS / Connect to Work training will be provided, along with ongoing development and support.