Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist – Better Days Bolton

Location: Better Days Bolton, Queen Street, Bolton, BL1 1SX

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,878 - £32,090 per annum

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

Please note that interviews will be arranged as we go, therefore the advert close date is subject to change.

As an Employment Specialist, you will build partnerships with employers to identify a sustained pipeline of job opportunities and to understand local employer needs in order to bring on board new employment opportunities for people on our programmes.

Key duties will include:

• Actively promote our clients as potential employees and raise awareness of the service.
• Create employment opportunities for our clients through proactive engagement with a network of potential employers.
• Facilitate work placements, work trials and work experience with relevant employers.
• Provide appropriate in-work support to clients who have secured employment.
• Work with our Employment Coaches to identify job ready clients and facilitate swift access to local employers.
• Match clients to vacancies based on their job goals, skills, and experience.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date case records for all people on caseload, including recording progression outcomes and post provision tracking utilising a caseload management system.

• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance (IAG) or Employment Related Services Level 3 (QCF) or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Office programmes.
• Track-record of supporting clients to achieve their programme of learning and obtain employment and of meeting job outcome performance targets.
• Experience of using management information systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Experience of working with a range of employers to satisfy their recruitment needs.
• Sound knowledge of the local labour market and the skills needed to apply for vacancies.
• Experience of multi-agency working to facilitate progression to employment.
• Driving licence preferred.

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our and portals
• £500 bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: