Connect Advisor

Helping people find jobs in the local area since 2008

Connect to Work Adviser, Supported Employment

Work Location:

Home-based with the ability to work across West Sussex, in particular northern areas of the county.

About the Service

The Aldingbourne Trust delivers a variety of funded programmes aimed at empowering individuals within local communities. The Connect to Work programme supports residents who face barriers to employment – whether due to long-term unemployment, disability, health conditions, or other challenges – helping them move towards and maintain meaningful, paid work.

As a Connect to Work Adviser, you will play a key role in supporting eligible individuals to secure and sustain employment that aligns with their goals and abilities. You’ll manage a caseload, offering tailored, person‑centred advice and guidance, while also building strong relationships with local employers to create suitable job opportunities.

• Supporting individuals into sustainable employment and providing job retention support.
• Conducting vocational assessments and developing action plans.
• Engaging with the community to generate referrals and promote the programme.
• Collaborating with employers to identify and negotiate appropriate roles.
• Maintaining accurate records and using digital tools to track progress.

This is a ‘work first’ intervention programme, focused on helping people overcome barriers and achieve long‑term employment success.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in employer engagement and job brokerage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with clients and employers.
• Confidence in negotiating job roles tailored to individual strengths and preferences.
• Experience managing a caseload and conducting regular progress reviews.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practices.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and online platforms like Teams.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a proactive and flexible approach.
• Must be a driver with own car.

• Strong employer engagement skills to support job search activities, with experience of employability, employment support and supporting people with barriers, especially those with learning disabilities / autism / neurodivergence.
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults.
• Excellent IT skills – be able to use customer databases as well as being proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word and online communication platforms (including Teams).
• Experience of using and/or understanding of Individual Placement Support (IPS) and/or Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF).
• Experience of using a coaching model to support a cohort of clients.
• Familiarity with and understanding of Access to Work, reasonable adjustments and the commercial constraints of local employers.

Locations to be covered, a confident driver is a must:
Crawley, Chichester, Worthing, Horsham, Littlehampton, Bognor Regis (including but not limited to).