Employment Specialist North

General Information

City:
Preston

Country:
United Kingdom

Working time:
Full-time

Salary: £29,000 - £32,000

Closing date: 06-Jul-2026

Be part of something great! Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people’s lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

The Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) Employment Specialist will demonstrate the core values of Supported Employment, empowering participants to gain employment while delivering the 5 stages of Supported Employment:
Customer Engagement;
Vocational Profiling;
Employer Engagement;
Job Matching; and providing In-Work Support/Career Development. This role is community based, covering the north of Lancashire, ideally based in the Lancaster/Morcambe area.

Supporting vulnerable adults with a variety of health conditions, disabilities and other barriers to meaningful employment, you will engage with a variety of stakeholders and advocate on behalf of your caseload to promote equality and gain employment opportunities. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is deeply passionate about supported employment and truly believes in its power to transform lives.

• Support a caseload through the 5 stages of Supported Employment, building rapport and trust, ensuring choice and control, and advocating on behalf of participants.
• Adhere to the SEQF quality framework.
• Develop a comprehensive vocational profile and conduct detailed job analysis to identify support needs and tailor interventions.
• Provide job‑matching services, identifying suitable employment opportunities aligned with client skills and preferences.
• Deliver one‑to‑one pre‑employment support, offer on‑the‑job support including coaching, workplace adjustments, and mentoring to ensure a smooth transition and long‑term retention.
• Provide benefits calculations and disclosure support.
• Meet and exceed KPI targets.
• Ensure compliance by accurate data entry, completion of contractual and internal documentation, and provider guidance.
• Engage with a variety of stakeholders (partners & employers) to advocate on behalf of the caseload.
• Facilitate integration with local communities and partners, ensuring employment support is woven into the broader local services network.
• Engage with community organisations to promote the program and generate referrals.
• Use a range of recruitment activities to match and market participants to relevant vacancies or potential employers.
• Work with employers to job‑carve positions, negotiate work trials, and provide support such as training and natural support development.
• Signpost participants to partner services to remove barriers and develop support networks.
• Provide mentoring support, advice, and guidance to participants and employers to ensure sustained employment.
• Develop circles of support for participants to support their aspirations.
• Promote a zero‑rejection philosophy of Supported Employment to stakeholders.

• Strive for the best quality standard by accurate record keeping and following SEQF guidelines.
• Gather feedback from stakeholders, participants, and employers to inform continuous improvement efforts.
• Implement innovative approaches to improve service delivery and participant outcomes.
• Reflect on personal performance and engage in professional development activities.
• Collect and analyse data to monitor program effectiveness and identify improvement areas.

• Familiarity with systems including MS Outlook, Teams and One Drive.
• Numeracy and literacy skills.
• Experience working to quality standards and associated KPI’s.
• Creative problem‑solving skills.
• Experience of organising workload and managing priorities.
• Experience of people development in individual or group settings.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate self‑management.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for…