Employment Support Specialist; Local Supported Employment

Employment Support Specialist – Connect to Work Programme

Northumberland County Council’s Employability Service is seeking a motivated, community‑focused Employment Support Specialist to work on the Connect to Work programme, part of the national Get Britain Working strategy. The role will support people who are neurodivergent and the wider community, helping them to transition into meaningful employment.

• Manage a small caseload of clients, delivering tailored, person‑centred support aligned to the SEQF Fidelity model.
• Provide outreach services across Northumberland in community settings, employer sites, GP surgeries, and job centres.
• Engage with employers to secure suitable roles and offer in‑work support on employer sites.
• Collaborate with partners, including SEND organisations, Adult Services, NHS, DWP, housing providers, and voluntary sector organisations.
• Support residents through vocational profiling, action planning and integration with wider support services to move them into good work.

• Experience in employability, community and employer engagement, or health/social care.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and IT skills.
• Ability to work autonomously across agencies and manage complex referrals.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Knowledge of local services and employment challenges is desirable.

The position is funded until January 2030.

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