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.

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