Employment Specialist

EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTApplying through Indeed? You'll be asked to complete a short application on the Get Set UK recruitment system. This final step ensures your application is received and considered.We encourage applicants to read the role information carefully before applying. Attention to detail and commitment matter in this role and are qualities we value in our team.About usGet Set UK supports people to overcome barriers, build skills and move into work.Get Set UK is now part of Palladium, a global organisation working with governments, businesses and investors to solve social and economic challenges. Together, we are strengthening our support for participants, employers, commissioners and communities.About the roleAs an Employment Specialist - Connect to Work, you will support people with disabilities, health conditions, neurodiverse needs and other significant barriers to employment to move closer to, secure and sustain paid work.This is a Community based role covering Broxbourne
& East HertfordshireYou will build trusted relationships, understand individual strengths and aspirations, and provide tailored support that helps people progress towards realistic employment goals.Working across local communities, employers and partner organisations, you will help participants overcome barriers, develop confidence and achieve sustainable employment outcomes.This role would suit someone who is empathetic, resilient and highly organised, with a genuine commitment to helping people achieve positive and lasting change.What you will doBuild trusted relationships with participants and develop personalised action plans based on their strengths, goals and aspirationsSupport individuals with disabilities, health conditions, neurodiverse needs and other barriers to employmentHelp participants improve confidence, identify suitable career pathways and progress towards sustainable employmentSupport participants with CV development, applications, job searching and interview
preparationBuild relationships with employers to identify suitable opportunities and promote inclusive recruitment practicesSupport participants to access workplace adjustments and other support that may help them succeed in employmentWork collaboratively with health professionals, community organisations and referral partners to coordinate supportProvide ongoing support to participants and employers to help sustain successful employment outcomesMaintain accurate participant records and deliver services in line with programme requirements, safeguarding standards and compliance expectationsKeep accurate records and follow required processesCommunicate clearly with participants, colleagues and external partnersRole model Get Set UK's values and demonstrate the employability standards we support in others, including good attendance, punctuality, professionalism, communication and follow-through.Our values and standardsAt Get Set UK, we are Ambitious, we take Pride in what we do, we are

Considerate, we Own It and we Inspire.We are looking for people who bring these values to life through their behaviour every day, whether they are working with participants, employers, colleagues or partners.Because we work in employability and skills, we also look for colleagues who can role model positive employability behaviours, including good attendance, punctuality, professionalism, communication, reliability and follow-through.Minimum essential criteriaTo be considered for this role, you will need to evidence in your CV that you meet the minimum essential criteria below:Experience supporting individuals to achieve employment, training, education, wellbeing or personal development outcomesExperience working with people who may face barriers to employment, learning or progressionAbility to build positive and trusting relationships with a diverse range of individualsAbility to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writingGood organisation, attention
to detail and ability to follow agreed processesEvidence of commitment and follow-through in previous roles, education, volunteering or other responsibilitiesEvidence of delivering outcomes, targets, tasks, projects or agreed objectivesReliability, punctuality and a professional approach to workAbility to explain your employment history clearly, including any gaps or short-term rolesConfidence using digital systems, email and Microsoft OfficeAbility to work in a structured environment where quality, compliance and outcomes are monitoredCommitment to Get Set UK's values and to supporting people who may face barriers to work, learning or progressionWillingness to complete all required recruitment checks, including right to work, references and DBS checks where requiredRight to work in the UK. Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.Desirable criteriaIt would be helpful if you have:Experience supporting people with disabilities,
long-term health conditions, neurodiverse needs or other complex support requirementsExperience within employability, supported employment, careers guidance, welfare-to-work, housing, social care, education, youth work or health servicesKnowledge of supported employment approaches, including the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) or Individual Placement and Support (IPS)Advice and Guidance, Careers, Employability, Coaching or related qualificationsExperience engaging with employers and supporting individuals into sustainable employmentUnderstanding of reasonable adjustments, workplace inclusion and disability confident practicesBenefitsWe want colleagues to feel supported, rewarded and able to do their best work. Benefits include:25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with length of serviceEmployee ownership share schemePension scheme with 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contributionPension salary sacrifice schemeEmployee Assistance
ProgrammeVitality GP consultationsMental health support, including CBT and counsellingPhysiotherapy coverVitality health checks40% discount on gym membershipsFree 12-month Headspace subscriptionIncentFit, with the opportunity to earn up to £30 per monthDiscounts and offers with health, wellbeing and lifestyle retailersPhone contract discounts, including 20% off selected EE monthly plansAccess to additional Vitality health cover and cashback benefits after 12 months' serviceGroup life protection after 2 years' serviceAdditional annual leave after 2, 4 and 5 years' serviceSome benefits are subject to role type, eligibility and length of service. The full benefits package will be confirmed during the recruitment process.Recruitment processWe aim to make our recruitment process clear, fair and engaging for every candidate.To apply, you must complete your application on our recruitment platform, including a short initial questionnaire. If you apply through Indeed, you will
still need to complete this step before we can review your application.Once submitted, our recruitment team will assess your CV and application against the essential requirements of the role, looking for evidence of relevant experience, communication skills, commitment and achievement.If shortlisted, you may be invited to complete a further questionnaire and progress through some or all of the following stages:Telephone or Teams conversation with our recruitment teamOnline assessment or testingEmployment history and reference checksHiring manager interviewPresentation, task or role-based exercise (where relevant)Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory right to work, reference, DBS (where required), safeguarding and other pre-employment checks.We encourage candidates to engage fully with each stage of the process. Preparation, responsiveness and attention to detail are important and reflect the standards we expect in our work.Get Set for a better
tomorrow. Apply today. Additional informationWe reserve the right to close applications early, so we encourage early applications.Get Set UK is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are committed to supporting physical and mental wellbeing at work. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process if required.This role is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks and a commitment to safeguarding learners and clients.Get Set UK does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.