Employment Specialist

Open Road Visions, Fryerns, Basildon

Employment Specialist

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Open Road Visions, Fryerns, Basildon

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 days ago, 23 Aug | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: bfbc720816a745a4a5b06a426068ebaa

Location ref: Fryerns, Basildon

Full Job Description

Employment Specialist



Company Details:



  • Company: Open Road Visions

  • Salary: £27,000

  • Hours: Full-time

  • Location: Basildon

  • Working pattern: Field-based

  • Job type: Permanent

  • Posting date: 20 Aug 2026

  • Closing date: 3 Sept 2026



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Summary


Employment Specialist - Criminal Justice


Help people move beyond their past and build a positive future through work



Location


Basildon



Salary


£27,000 per annum



Hours


37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday



Closing Date


3rd September 2026



Change lives through employment


Open Road is looking for an Employment Specialist to support people with an offending history and other complex needs into meaningful, sustainable employment.


Having a job can be one of the most powerful factors in helping someone rebuild their life, improve their wellbeing, and reduce the risk of reoffending. As an Employment Specialist, you'll help people identify their strengths, develop their confidence, connect with employers and secure opportunities that support long-term positive change.


This is a rewarding role for someone who believes in people's potential and enjoys building relationships, solving problems and creating opportunities.



Qualifications and Experience


No specialist employment experience required


We provide full training and welcome applications from people with transferable skills and experience.



Preferred Backgrounds



  • Criminal justice or probation

  • Housing and homelessness services

  • Substance misuse or recovery services

  • Health and social care

  • Recruitment and talent acquisition

  • Employability or careers advice

  • Community support services

  • Youth work

  • Customer-facing or relationship-based roles

  • Employer engagement or business development



Closing Note


If you're passionate about helping people achieve their goals and can build strong relationships with employers and partners, we'd love to hear from you.



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Open Road is looking for an Employment Specialist to support people with an offending history and other complex needs into meaningful, sustainable employment.

Having a job can be one of the most powerful factors in helping someone rebuild their life, improve their wellbeing, and reduce the risk of reoffending. As an Employment Specialist, you'll help people identify their strengths, develop their confidence, connect with employers and secure opportunities that support long-term positive change.

This is a rewarding role for someone who believes in people's potential and enjoys building relationships, solving problems and creating opportunities.

No specialist employment experience required

We provide full training and welcome applications from people with transferable skills and experience.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/employment-specialist-127246060