Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist Wirral | Up to £31,100 per annum | Permanent, Full-Time Reed Further Education are working on a role that you, or someone you know may be interested in. If you are looking for work, read on to find out how to join the UK's leading FE recruiter with additional benefits, offers and referral schemes. Reed Further Education are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK.

We are always looking for talented and aspiring support staff to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education and employability services. Key Duties Manage a caseload of approximately 24 clients, supporting them into meaningful and sustainable employment. Deliver tailored employability support including CV writing, job searching, interview preparation, and career planning. Complete Vocational Profiles and Action Plans to identify client strengths, aspirations, and employment goals.

Work in line with the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model and associated quality standards. Build relationships with community partners, healthcare professionals, and local organisations to generate referrals. Develop employer partnerships and identify suitable job opportunities for clients. Provide ongoing in-work support to clients and employers to sustain positive employment outcomes. Support individuals with barriers to employment, including health conditions and disabilities.

Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures. Requirements Previous experience within employability, welfare-to-work, careers guidance, recruitment, coaching, or employment support settings. Experience supporting individuals facing barriers to employment, including health conditions or disabilities. Strong communication, coaching, relationship-building, and organisational skills. Ability to manage a varied caseload and work in a target-driven environment. Knowledge of local labour markets and employment support services.

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable due to travel across Wirral. All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years' referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.

Benefits of Working for Reed Further Education / Our Client Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area A specialist Further Education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment Access to Training and Development
- Reed Assessment Centre
- Reed Learning Great referral bonuses (up to £200 per successful referral!) Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning

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