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IPS – Employment support
For people who need mental health support, getting back into work is a vital step on their recovery journey. The evidence backs this up, but although 90% of people with severe mental illness want to work, only 8% of them are in paid employment.
If you would like to join our team and champion our mission and help people who need employment support to get back into work. You will be supporting clients who are under the care of Secondary Mental Health services to gain and retain paid employment and will be based within a clinical team.
This is an incredibly rewarding role. You'll have the opportunity to transform the lives of clients, to give them hope, direction and support with their recovery journey alongside other key professionals. This is also a challenging role, so you’ll need to be empathetic, adaptable and dedicated to finding clients a role that’s right for them.
As an Employment Specialist, you’ll build a good rapport with your clients, gaining a real understanding of their key skills, their aspirations and their career goals and finding them opportunities to match. You'll also spend time building productive relationships with employers in order to identify and negotiate job opportunities in the hidden labour market.
Successful applicants for this post will receive training in the IPS approach, giving you the tools, you need to provide expert support and advice to clients, staff within your clinical team (e.g. Psychiatrist, Social Workers or Mental Health Nurse), while also building positive relationships with employers, opening doors and changing perceptions around mental health.
We welcome applications from people with personal experience of using mental health services.
Job Summary
To provide support into employment for people with mental health problems including:
· Managing a caseload of clients who wish to return to paid work, enabling them to find or retain employment by liaising with work and training providers, accessing benefits advice and by personally providing on-going support to clients in job search and after gaining employment, in accordance with evidence based supported employment practice such as the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of supported employment.
· Link with local employers and voluntary bodies in order to secure employment opportunities within the community
· Pro-actively support and motivate clients in obtaining employment opportunities
· Provide on-going support according to both the employee’s and employer’s needs to enable clients to both gain and retain employment.
Key responsibilities
· To work in partnership with individuals to support them in finding paid employment, or taking steps towards this.
· To develop strong links with other agencies such as voluntary, statutory and businesses in the development of work opportunities for clients.
· To support Community Mental Health Team colleagues with information about work and training opportunities.
· To report on outcome measures for the service.
· To provide monitoring/audit information to the Senior IPS Employment Specialist responsible for Employment Services.
Main duties
· Manage a caseload of people who have experienced mental health problems who wish to work.
· Prepare individuals for employment by assessing each person’s individual vocational needs which might typically include identifying strengths, help with benefits, support networks, travel to work plans, etc.
· Co create employment action plans with the individual, and provide this to the care co-ordinator and other professionals where appropriate.
· Assist individuals in job search and prepare them to apply for employment/education, liaising with colleagues as required e.g. Disability Employment Advisors, Jobcentre Plus, DWP contract providers and local colleges.
· Contact and meet with employers to identify job opportunities for individual clients.
· Have a proactive approach in developing jobs tailored to suit individual clients’ needs by contacting local employers, discussing mutual requirements and negotiating opportunities.
· Accompany job seekers to interviews if required.
· Provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual and provide job retention interventions to people at risk of losing their employment, negotiating adjustments to the job role with employers to enable the person to retain their employment.
· Support clients in the workplace by supporting them to learn the job role if necessary, and/or negotiating with employers to adapt the role at the start of employment or if difficulties arise in the workplace.
· Identify any barriers for return to work and develop appropriate strategies to overcome those barriers for clients who wish to gain or retain open employment maintaining a positive attitude to addressing challenges.
· Contribute to the opportunities for an individual’s increased social inclusion by developing partnership working with voluntary sector agencies, and linking with primary care employment and job retention initiatives.
· Promote the Mindful Employer initiative and best practice in mental health and employment within the mental health services and in other organisations in the local area.
· Maintain and develop close links with referrers, care co-ordinators and Community
· Regularly attend Team meetings.
· Complete data monitoring sheets and keep accurate caseload records.
· Maintain high standards of personal development and undertake further training as may be required.
· Undertake regular supervision and annual appraisal.
· Undertake other duties as may reasonably be required by the organisation
Person specification
Qualifications and experience
Essential
· Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
· Experience/understanding of working with people with mental health support needs, or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector
· Experience of working with someone on a one-to-one basis
· Experience of managing multiple tasks at any one time
Desirable
· Trained in IPS approach
· Experience of supporting people to obtain or keep work
· Experience of working within health, social services or voluntary sector with people who have experienced mental health problems.
· Experience of working assertively to influence decision makers
· Own personal lived experience of recovery from mental health difficulties
· Previous experience of delivering a service using the IPS model is a bonus
· Proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets
Skills and knowledge
Essential
· An understanding of the employment needs, and challenges faced by people who experience mental health difficulties
· Developing a knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs
· Able to use IT systems, databases and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
· Strong motivational, communication and listening skills
· Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a range of people
· Good organisational ability
· Natural ability to build close, trusting and productive relationships with people
· Team orientated and able to work collaboratively within a mixed-disciplinary team
· Ability to work independently and use initiative to develop and promote a service
Desirable
· Knowledge of DWP and disability/employment related benefits
· Knowledge of good practice in employment legislation protecting Disability and Equality
Interviews will take place on 14th, 16th and 21st April 2026.
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About Working Well Trust
Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment.
We are recruiting an Employment Advisor to join our IPS service. You will be based in an NHS mental health treatment team in Edmonton, Enfield, working 35 hours per week. This IPS service at Working Well Trust has been awarded the IPS Grow quality mark and adheres closely to the principles of the IPS model in supporting people in to employment. This role will be working with clients who have mental health support needs, wanting to gain paid employment.
Experience of employment support is not essential, it is more important that you share our passion and commitment to employment as an integral aspect of wellbeing and supporting people to find the right job for them. You will receive training on the IPS model and in supporting people with mental health issues. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, either personally or through a close contact.
You need to have a desire to support people to achieve their employment goals, and the ability to multitask and manage your workload effectively. Good organisation skills are essential for this role, in addition to an interest in mental health, and the role it plays in the workplace. The successful candidate will need to become comfortable in approaching employers, and showcase the advantages of our service in order to work with them to recruit our clients to fill vacancies and sustain employment.
What you’ll be doing
You will work with clients (managing a caseload) who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. You will deliver the IPS approach (for which training will be given); providing person centred support and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.
You will work as part of a mental health team (NHS Trust) maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment. You will work closely with clinical teams, providing a coordinated approach that always remains client led.
You will spend up to 65% of your week working in the community of Enfield to provide localised support to residents of the Borough.
You will also be working to contract targets whilst maintaining a high-quality service.
What you’ll need
Experience in employment support is not essential. We are looking for someone who brings:
- A genuine desire to support people into meaningful employment.
- Commitment to person-centred work and either experience of or enthusiasm to learn the IPS approach.
- Confidence engaging with employers and promoting the benefits of our service.
- Good organisation skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
- Beneficial (but not essential): experience working with people with mental health difficulties.
- Beneficial (but not essential): local knowledge/ experience of the Borough
What we offer
- £31,277 per year
- 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, (FTE)
- Employer pension contribution of 6%
- Supportive environment within a growing, dedicated team
- Meaningful, rewarding work supporting people into employment
- Expenses paid for mandatory travel during work hours.
Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities employer and Confident about Disabilities.
What’s next
Before you apply, please note the following:
- We actively recruit and carefully review all applications. Due to rapid service expansion, we have onboarded 20 external hires in the last six months.
- To ensure we can best support the people and communities we serve, we progress applications only where candidates provide meaningful answers to the screening questions.
- Career development is real here: in the past year, 10 colleagues have progressed internally into Senior roles, Project Lead, Team Lead, and Operations Manager positions. We value ambition and celebrate progression.
If you are ready to help us build a service that supports people into meaningful work, click Apply to submit your CV and answer the screening questions.
Start your application today and take the next step in a rewarding career.
Closing date: Monday 30th March 2026 (09:00). Please note, we may be actively interviewing during this time and may close the vacancy early.
Telephone interview stage: 13th - 16th April 2026
Final Stage interviews: 22nd April in person at Community House, Edmonton subject to an additional date being added.
To apply, please upload your CV and answer our screening questions outlining how you meet the person specification. You can also add an optional cover letter.
Please note that any incorrect information provided at application stage may result in a retraction of job offer during pre-employment checks.
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For over 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.
Brief role description:
You will provide support to all new prisoner arrivals at the HMP Millsike reception, ensuring a thorough induction process is completed to include a detailed briefing specific to the support that will be offered to veterans by OpNOVA and the other providers within HMP Millsike.
Please note this role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (EDBS) check and Prison Vetting conducted by the Ministry of Justice. Both must be successfully completed before employment can commence.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? check out our Website.
Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description.
What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date, Thursday, 2 April 2026.
Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
We provide life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and Children


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For over 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.
Brief role description
Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Digital Marketing Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery of our website, email marketing, and digital assets. They will play a key role in user engagement, service promotion, and data-driven decision-making.
The Digital marketing Officer will manage and optimise our WordPress website and DotDigital email platform, ensuring all content aligns with brand and accessibility standards. The role will contribute to creative content development and campaign ideation, as well as tracking and reporting performance across channels to support the marketing manager with data-driven recommendations.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.
Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description.
What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Tuesday, 31 March 2026.
Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
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We provide life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and Children


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Are you an experienced and proactive HR professional with a strong understanding of UK employment law and a passion for supporting people? We are seeking a confident and capable People & Culture Lead, providing high-quality advice and guidance to managers and employees across a wide range of HR matters. You’ll play a key role in shaping our HR function and contributing to a positive and inclusive working culture.
• Permanent, Part time 21 hours per week
• Hybrid working - available with 60% home working.
• Starting salary: £35,750 FTE (pro rata £21,451) per annum (depending on experience) with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary.
• CMS offers 36 days of annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:
access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors
regular wellbeing coffee mornings
support on menopause for women
up to three volunteer days a year
up to three family emergency leave days a year
retreats and resources for prayer life
We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS, you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
Your role
The People and Culture Lead will be working closely with the Head of People and Culture to ensure recruitment, onboarding, employee reward, employment relations, learning and development and projects serve the long-term goals of CMS.
You are responsible for delivering professional HR service that supports our operations, vision and strategy. This applies specifically to UK contracted staff (some of whom work overseas) and providing support for volunteers (including CMS Trustees) and consultants.
What you’ll need to succeed
The People and Culture Lead role (one-year, fixed term contract, three days per week) will have proven HR experience at a business partner or officer level which includes experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and policy (and will ideally hold CIPD Level 5 accreditation). The successful candidate will have a good understanding of UK employment law and best HR practice.
It is also a requirement for this post holder to be a committed and practising Christian as well as committed to CMS’s values and aims. Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.
Our commitment to you
Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Closing date
We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 22 March 2026
Interviews are planned to be held on Wednesday 1 April 2026 in CMS House, Oxford.
To apply
Please send your application form and CV via our website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ. CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed Application Form, which is available to download from our website.
Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.
As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.
People at the edges are at the centre of God’s story. Join our global movement as we follow Jesus to the edges together.



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Job title: RWP Employment Keyworker
Reports to: Client Services Manager
Location: Manchester – hybrid working, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.
Salary: £28,000 - £31,000
Hours: 37.5 hours
Contract: 2-year fixed term contract
Background
Breaking barriers is delivering a Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) funded programme to provide employment support to participants in the Refugee Welcome Programme (RWP) across Greater Manchester.
Overall purpose
The main purpose of this role is to support asylum seeking and refugee clients as part of a new statutory contract. You will work closely with the Client Services Manager to support clients to progress into relevant opportunities and signpost to appropriate services.
In summary this role will be responsible for:
· Managing a caseload of clients referred through the programme, supporting RWP clients into employment across GMCA boroughs.
· Supporting the Client Services Manager with data collection and reporting, within Breaking Barriers and across all delivery partners
· Conducting outreach to referral partners’ venues, providing introduction and information about the programme to engage potential participants.
· Managing monthly network meeting for referral partners, taking the lead on providing updates and discussing any emerging issues with referral partners.
· Delivery of in-person group sessions with partner organisations at community locations e.g. hotels
You’ll be a confident communicator, comfortable working with a range of partners and maintaining positive working relationships. Most importantly, you’ll share our commitment to working with marginalised communities and have a genuine passion for improving opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers.
The successful candidate will be experienced in supporting individuals to progress along their employment journey and understand the need to refer for holistic support. We’re looking for someone who has experience working with people with multiple barriers to employment and building relationships with partners to try to address these. You should understand how to adapt your approach in 1-1 and group situations and be creative in developing and delivering group sessions.
Key responsibilities
We are a fast-paced charity that prides itself on its flexibility and responsiveness so your responsibilities may change, develop and grow according to the needs and development of our services.
RWP Referral Partner coordination:
· Establish and maintain relationships with RWP referral partners to ensure the project is delivered in a collaborative and client-centred way.
· Establish and coordinate a monthly employment network meeting with referral partners
· Share updates on participant progression, emerging trends and anonymised case studies demonstrating impact
· Conduct outreach to various referral partner locations, introducing the service and engaging potential participants.
· Identify operational challenges and strengthen referral pathways
· Support the Client Services Manager to ensure good practice and quality in delivery.
· Support with project coordination to ensure outcomes. This includes but is not limited to recording and sharing minutes in partner meetings and incorporating data/learning for funder reports.
Client support
· Provide personalised employment support to a caseload of participants from the RWP programme across GMCA, helping them understand the UK labour market, define career goals, and develop employability skills.
· Support clients with all aspects of employment support in-person, in community centres, libraries, and RWP partner offices.
· Connect clients to training, qualifications and sector pathways
· Manage a caseload of clients with varying needs, adjusting frequency and intensity of support based on individual requirements.
· Design and deliver group-based employability support in-person and remotely
· Liaise with volunteers to source additional expertise and mentoring opportunities for clients.
· Maintain relationships with referral partners from across Greater Manchester to manage client support and support agencies to signpost clients to additional services, including welfare, housing, and mental health support.
Monitoring and Reporting
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client interactions, progress, and outcomes in the CRM system.
· Implement and adhere to monitoring and evaluation processes to track client outcomes and inform service improvements.
· Support data collection across all areas, ensuring accuracy for reports.
· Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting, working with the Client Services Manager to highlight areas of challenge and also good practice.
· Contribute and support management by sharing client case studies and stories for reports
Safeguarding
· Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns, making appropriate referrals and ensuring clients receive the support they need.
· Act as a first point of contact for safeguarding concerns during place-based employability sessions with RWP partners. Record and inform management as and when required.
Person specification
Essential:
- Experience providing employability support, careers advice, or guidance to individuals facing barriers to employment.
· Confidence in facilitating network meetings and building partnerships
· Experience supporting clients facing multiple and complex barriers (e.g., language, trauma, housing, mental health.
· Understanding of the refugee and asylum seeker experience and the systemic barriers they face.
· Experience of partnership working in the community or voluntary sector.
· Ability to work collaboratively and proactively with partners
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues, and partners from diverse backgrounds
· Ability to adapt communication and support style to different needs in both group and 1-1 settings, including low levels of English and varying digital literacy.
· Strong group facilitation and presentation skills, with creativity in designing engaging group-based activities (e.g. employability, ESOL-linked, orientation workshops).
· Knowledge of Greater Manchester employment, education and training landscape.
· Flexibility and willingness to work across multiple community locations in Greater Manchester.
· Experience using a CRM system to maintain client records demonstrating an understanding of data collection and reporting
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
· Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload, including delivering sessions and providing one-to-one support
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and experience handling safeguarding concerns appropriately.
· Understanding of Lived Experience of seeking sanctuary or forced migration to the UK.
Desirable:
· Experience supporting data collection and monitoring for projects or services
Additional Information:
- This role will require travel for client support and external stakeholder meetings or events.
- Some evening or weekend work may be required to support clients (TOIL provided)
Breaking Barriers is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion, or belief.
We aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our clients. We celebrate diversity within our workforce and are committed to creating a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all, and where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
We received an accreditation for the Empowered Foundations training with a focus on reproductive health in the workplace. As part of the training, our managers accessed learning on pregnancy loss, fertility, flexible working and eliminating bias. We also have a Menopause and Menstrual Health in the Workplace Policy, to ensure colleagues experiencing symptoms receive the support they need.
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we are committed to offering an accessible recruitment process and guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are also committed to ongoing workplace adjustments and support for colleagues who need them.
Accessibility of our offices
Our offices have full disabled access on all floors.
· WeWork Office (London): At the main entrance you can use the free access lift and then the main passenger lifts to all the floors. There is one disabled toilet per floor.
· Landmark Office (Birmingham): This building is designed as three specific cores served by a core staircase in each core – on each floor within each of these cores is the provision of male, female, unisex and accessible toilet facilities, with accessible passenger lifts to each floor.
· Clockwork Office (Manchester): TBC
· Spaces Office (Glasgow): 300 Bath Street offers wheelchair accessible lift from entry at street level up to reception and then accessible elevators serve the building overall. SPACES, located on the second floor, is level-entry throughout and has male, female and accessible disabled toilets available for use.
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
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Role Overview
The Tower Project’s award-winning JET Service is seeking a passionate and skilled Disability Employment Adviser to help transform the employment prospects of adults and young people with learning disabilities and autism.
This is a varied community-facing role combining personalised employment support, employer partnership working and in-work coaching. You will manage a caseload of aproximatley 25 clients at different stages of their employment journey and work collaboratively with colleagues, employers and referral partners to create meaningful employment opportunities.
You will be supported by the Employment Support Team Lead and will play an important role in delivering positive, measurable outcomes for individuals across East London.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
IAG and Employment Support
You will act as the key adviser for a cohort of clients, delivering high-quality, person-centred employment support that leads to sustained paid outcomes.
You will:
- Build positive working relationships with referral partners including the Community Learning Disability Team, education providers and local support organisations.
- Complete vocational profiling, better-off calculations and personalised support plans focused on employment aspirations.
- Deliver one-to-one sessions to support CV development, interview preparation, confidence building and workplace readiness.
- Support clients to access appropriate training, qualifications and work experience opportunities aligned to their goals.
- Help clients identify and overcome barriers to employment through practical, solution-focused support.
Employer Partnerships and Job Matching
You will contribute to the development and maintenance of inclusive employer partnerships across the local area.
You will:
- Support the development of relationships with employers in a range of local sectors to support client progression.
- Promote inclusive recruitment practices and reasonable adjustments.
- Provide guidance and reassurance to employers on supporting employees with learning disabilities and autism.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to match clients to suitable roles that reflect their strengths and aspirations.
- Maintain ongoing contact with employers to support sustained placements and positive working relationships.
In Work Support and Job Coaching
Where clients progress into employment, you will provide initial structured in-work support to help clients succeed and grow in their roles
You will:
- Conduct job and task analysis to ensure clear understanding of workplace expectations.
- Support employers to implement appropriate adjustments.
- Deliver workplace coaching using structured approaches such as Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI), gradually reducing support as independence develops.
- Monitor progress in partnership with the employer and client to support sustained employment.
Career Development
Support clients who are in sustained employment to explore progression opportunities, further training and career development pathways.
Monitoring and Administration
- Maintain accurate and timely client records in line with organisational requirements.
- Contribute to performance reporting, case studies and outcome data as required.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection standards.
General Responsibilities
- Work towards agreed performance targets and contribute to overall team outcomes.
- Represent the service professionally at meetings and partnership events.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, employers and stakeholders.
- Keep up to date with relevant employment and benefits legislation.
- Follow the organisation’s policies, procedures.
- Participate in supervision, appraisal and ongoing professional development.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative and inclusive team culture.
The key aims of the The Tower Project are to enable and empower people with disabilities to develop opportunities, and have a voice in the community



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Job Title: Employment Consultant (North Wales)
Location: Home- and community-based with local travel (must be located within 2 hours’ commuting distance of the concentration of clients in the North Wales region, which is around Colwyn Bay and Wrexham)
Salary: £33,174
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week (part time or flexible working options considered)
Contract: 2 years fixed term with possibility of extension
At The Poppy Factory, we believe that everyone who has served our country deserves the opportunity to build a fulfilling life beyond the armed forces. For over a century, we have stood alongside veterans and their families, evolving our services to support veterans and adult family members to overcome barriers to employment and transform their lives.
We are now seeking a passionate and person-centred Employment Consultant to join our team. This is a role for someone who believes in potential, not limitations – someone who can walk alongside clients with empathy and determination, empowering them to take ownership of their employment journey.
You’ll provide tailored information, advice and guidance to help veterans secure meaningful and sustainable work, managing a diverse caseload with care and professionalism. Using coaching, mentoring and strengths-based approaches, you will help individuals identify their goals, build resilience and move confidently towards lasting employment outcomes.
Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You will develop strong partnerships with regional organisations to generate referrals and address wider barriers such as mental health, housing or addiction, while also building strong relationships with local employers to create real opportunities for your clients, and sharing best practice with your colleagues in the team.
With a strong understanding of local labour markets and safeguarding practices, you’ll maintain high-quality case records, contribute to continuous improvement, and actively participate in team development. Adaptability, initiative and resilience are key, as we respond to the evolving needs of our clients and the communities we serve.
For further information, including the full job description for the role, please refer to the candidate pack.
How to apply
To apply for this position please prepare your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification as set out above and submit via the online application process. Please address your covering letter to Kirsty Gronow, Services Manager.
For an informal conversation to find out more about this role, please call Kirsty Gronow.
The closing date for this vacancy will be 22 March 2026. Please note, we cannot accept late or incomplete applications. Only applications submitted through the online process will be considered.
First stage interviews are expected to take place on 26 March, with second stage interviews scheduled for 1 April.
No agencies please.
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to equality, valuing diversity, and promoting inclusion within our workforce, including the volunteers who give their time to us. We work to maintain an environment where the needs and aspirations of all employees are met, irrespective of characteristics protected under the legislative framework of the Equality Act 2010. We expect everyone to understand and accept their personal responsibility to recognise and value differences and the unique contributions that people make to the way we deliver our work.
As an equal opportunities employer our commitment is to take positive measures to recruit people from underrepresented groups, and we actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for any job applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role. Please indicate in your covering letter if you wish to be considered under this scheme. We are also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process to accommodate disabled candidates.
We are a family friendly employer and happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. We encourage applicants to contact us to discuss if they have any questions before applying.
About The Poppy Factory
The Poppy Factory aims to be an exemplar employer. We recognise the impact that working with a challenging cohort can have on our staff, which is why we prioritise work/life balance and support mechanisms including training, supervision and EAP provision.
The Poppy Factory provides competitive terms and conditions of employment, including:
- Opportunity for home-based/hybrid and flexible working
- 28 days’ basic annual leave per year (including a day in lieu of Armistice Day, and 3 days’ closure between Christmas and New Year), rising to 32 days with long service, plus bank holidays
- Double-matched pension contributions up to 10% employer contribution, rising to 14% after 5 years.
- Variety in the role, a mix of travelling in your area, home working and occasional visits to the historic Poppy Factory in Richmond, London
- The opportunity to develop your region and build relationships with employers and other support services that best meet the needs of the people you’re supporting.
The Poppy Factory supports veterans with health conditions and their families into employment, helping them overcome any barriers.


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Using Anonymous Recruitment
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About Working Well Trust
Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment.
We are recruiting a full-time Employment Support Worker to join our supported employment team in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. This is a permanent position with funding secured until March 2027.
What you’ll be doing
If you were working with us, you would hold a varied caseload of clients with lived experience of mental health, autism and/or a learning disability. You would support clients to identify their employment goals, build confidence, prepare for work, and navigate any barriers they may face.
Your work would be entirely person-centred. You would support clients in line with their preferences and aspirations, helping them identify roles that match their strengths. A key part of the role involves approaching employers, explaining the value of our service, and working with them to identify suitable opportunities for clients. You would continue to support both clients and employers to help individuals sustain their employment.
You would work closely with referring teams, maintaining regular communication and ensuring a coordinated and client-led approach. You would also work to agreed targets while maintaining a high-quality, supportive service that reflects the principles of SEQF and the British Association of supported employment.
What you’ll need
Experience in employment support is not essential. We are looking for someone who brings:
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A genuine desire to support people into meaningful employment.
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Commitment to person-centred work and enthusiasm to learn the SEQF approach.
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Confidence engaging with employers and promoting the benefits of our service.
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Good organisation skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
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Beneficial (but not essential): experience working with people with learning disabilities or Autism.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, either personally or through a close contact.
What we offer
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30 days annual leave plus public holidays, pro rata (FTE)
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Employer pension contribution of 6%
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Supportive environment within a small, dedicated team
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Meaningful, rewarding work supporting people into employment
Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities employer and Confident about Disabilities.
What’s next
Before applying, please note that we actively review all applications and only progress candidates who provide meaningful answers to the screening questions.
If you are ready to support people in Kingston to achieve their employment goals and build positive relationships with employers, click Apply to submit your CV and complete the screening questions.
Start your application today and join us in making a meaningful impact.
Please upload your CV and answer the screening questions, the cover letter is an optional addition. Please make sure you have highlighted in your application how you meet the person specification for this position.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Tower Project is an East London based disability charity that delivers a wide range of innovative services for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and autism.
At the forefront of its innovative services delivery is the award-winning Tower Project Job, Enterprise, and Training (JET) Service, East London’s leading provider of supported employment and training services for young people and adults with learning disabilities and autism.
As Job Coach, you will empower adults of all ages with learning disabilities and autism to build real workplace skills through our paid accessible apprenticeship programmes. You will deliver focused, hands-on coaching to help apprentices succeed on their apprenticeships and progress into sustained employment, whether with their placement host or another employer.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Job Coaching
You will provide hands-on workplace coaching that enables clients to develop competence, independence and resilience, supporting successful progression into sustained employment.
- Deliver in-work coaching, breaking tasks into manageable steps and systematically fading support.
- Conduct detailed job and task analysis to ensure clarity of role expectations.
- Support apprentices to develop technical skills, workplace behaviours and professional standards.
- Produce in work communication passports for apprentices and identify and implement reasonable adjustments in partnership with employers.
- Support apprentices to manage workplace anxiety, communication differences and confidence barriers.
- Develop natural workplace supports, including peer mentors and team-based assistance.
- Provide structured travel training to promote independent commuting.
- Monitor progress against apprenticeship goals and employment outcome targets.
Employer Partnerships and Placement Support
Maintain professional, positive relationships with employers and placement hosts secured through the JET employer engagement strategy.
- Act as the key day-to-day contact for employers once an apprentice is placed.
- Support employers to implement inclusive practices and reasonable adjustments.
- Provide guidance on supporting employees with learning disabilities and autism.
- Identify progression opportunities within existing employer partnerships.
- Escalate new employer development opportunities to the Employment Support Team.
Advice, Guidance and Development
You will deliver structured, person-centred support that enables clients to clarify their employment aspirations and take practical, achievable steps towards sustained paid work
- Develop vocational profiles identifying strengths, aspirations and support needs.
- Deliver structured one-to-one sessions reviewing progress and updating action plans.
- Support development of employability skills including CV preparation, interview techniques and workplace communication.
- Encourage independence, resilience and self-advocacy.
Monitoring & Reporting
- You will ensure accurate tracking of client progress and contribute to demonstrating service impact.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date digital records and action plans.
- Track outcomes and contribute to performance data and reporting requirements.
- Contribute case studies and evidence demonstrating sustained employment outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection and health and safety policies.
- Support employers with completing workplace risk assessments prior to placement start.
Professional Responsibilities
- You will uphold high professional standards while contributing to the overall success of the service.
- Work towards agreed KPIs relating to sustained employment and progression.
- Participate in supervision, appraisal and ongoing professional development.
- Maintain knowledge of supported employment practice and inclusive workplace standards.
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work.
- Represent the service professionally with employers and partner organisations.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support effective service delivery
The key aims of the The Tower Project are to enable and empower people with disabilities to develop opportunities, and have a voice in the community



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At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Employment Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Waltham Forest.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
Employment Specialists provide personalised support to set career goals, overcome barriers to work, and navigate every stage of the job search—from CV writing and interview preparation to engaging with employers and understanding how employment may affect benefits. The team also offers ongoing in-work support to help individuals stay in their roles and thrive in the workplace.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
You need to have experience of working in a target driven environment where you achieved or exceeded your targets as well. A good understanding of mental health and supporting those in times of need along with a positive and empathetic manner. It would be beneficial if you have knowledge of the IPS model and have worked in that function. Ideally you would have worked in this sort of position before or in a recruitment role where you were supporting applicants in improving there chances of success.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



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World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world. We work with our trusted local partners to help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster, to thrive and rebuild their lives. We deliver programmes using our expertise, with urgency to achieve maximum and sustainable impact for those within and beyond our community
Our UK Programmes team is focused on supporting refugees in the UK to integrate and rebuild their lives. Employment is considered to be the most critical element of successful refugee integration. Over the last nine years we have built the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) to deliver high quality centred support, technical expertise, valued partnerships and outstanding outcomes. STEP provides a bespoke employment programme that addresses the complex barriers that refugees face when preparing for, and ultimately finding, work in the UK.
STEP supports refugees to develop the skills and identify the opportunities they need to secure sustainable employment. We are now looking to recruit an Employment Advisor to provide an exemplary level of in-person and remote support to STEP clients in the Cambridge area.
You will be working directly with refugee clients, providing high quality 1:1 advice and guidance to help them on their employment journey. You will prepare clients for competitive employment and help them to achieve their chosen training and employment objectives. You will work to a variety of performance targets based on the progression outcomes of clients such as successful completion of training courses, voluntary and work placements, and achieving and sustaining paid employment.
About you
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Proven experience or knowledge within the employment sector
- Understanding of the issues and challenges faced by people who have experienced forced displacement accessing employment.
- Knowledge of adult learning/vocational training
- Experience of delivering 1:1 advice and guidance and coaching
- Experience of reviewing and supervising a case load of participants
- Awareness of Safeguarding people at risk and maintaining professional boundaries
- Experience facilitating group workshops
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Good admin and IT skills (CRM database, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Advanced level of English
- Competency in either Ukrainian, Darsi/Farsi or Pashto
Candidates must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 23 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays.
- Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
- Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
- Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
- Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
- On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
- We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role.
You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must but you must be committed to our faith-based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.
We are striving to build a team reflective of the communities we work with. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply for this position. If you have first-hand experience of forced migration, please let us know in your application. Additionally, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements that are listed within the person specification.
We respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to do so.
To apply
Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. Please refer to the person specification which shows which criteria will be assessed in your CV and cover letter.
Interviews will be held remotely on 25th and 26th March 2026.
Bringing life-changing action to people in crisis around the world
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Employment Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Employability Service in Haringey.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable professional to manage a caseload of up to 20 clients, supporting individuals with mental health conditions into meaningful employment using the IPS model. The ideal candidate will work closely with clinical teams, contribute to multi-disciplinary care planning, and build strong relationships with employers to tailor job opportunities. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential for managing referrals, job retention support, and compliance with NHS and Hestia protocols. The role also requires accurate KPI tracking, benefit guidance, and flexibility to work across various settings. A commitment to professional development, collaboration, and client-centred outcomes is key.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Someone who is a self starter and comfortable with a lone working environment, you will have strong empathy skills and an eye for detail. You should have experience of supporting people in a job search and have made an impact on this. To succeed you would need to have worked in a target environment and used to meeting and exceeding targets.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



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Employee Relations Advisor
Location: Aldgate, London (Hybrid Working)
Contract: 12 Months FTC
Salary: £42,000
Closing Date: 24TH March 2026
Interviews: w/c 30th March 2026
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for an Employee Relations Advisor to join our People team.
This role will report into the HR Manager and focuses exclusively on Employee Relations casework, supporting managers across the organisation to handle complex people matters confidently and fairly.
About Centrepoint
Centrepoint works with vulnerable young people across the UK, providing accommodation, health support and life skills to help them move into education, employment and independent living.
Each year we support over 16,000 young people, helping them build brighter futures. Our ambition is to end youth homelessness by 2037.
Behind the services we provide is a dedicated workforce committed to making a difference. Our People team plays a key role in supporting colleagues across the organisation so they can continue delivering life-changing work for young people.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in Employee Relations and supporting managers through complex people challenges.
Reporting to the HR Manager, you will manage a varied ER caseload end-to-end, including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence and performance management cases. You will provide clear, pragmatic advice to managers across the organisation while ensuring our policies and employment law obligations are applied consistently.
This role is not a developmental or step-up advisory role. We are looking for someone who is confident managing ER cases independently and who can take ownership of cases from initial advice through to resolution.
Alongside casework, you will also help identify trends from ER data and support initiatives that improve colleague experience and strengthen people management capability across Centrepoint.
What you’ll be doing
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Managing a full Employee Relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters
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Leading ER cases end-to-end, including investigations and formal processes
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Providing professional, timely and practical advice to managers
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Supporting managers to develop confidence in people management
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Maintaining accurate case records and ER trackers
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Reviewing ER trends and identifying opportunities for improvement
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Working collaboratively with the wider People team to deliver a joined-up HR service
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Supporting ER-related training, projects and continuous improvement initiatives
About you
We are looking for someone who brings strong Employee Relations experience and the confidence to support managers through challenging situations.
You will be comfortable managing a busy ER caseload, working with competing priorities and navigating complex issues while maintaining professionalism and empathy.
You will also be someone who builds strong relationships and is confident offering clear advice and constructive challenge when needed.
What we’re looking for
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Experience managing Employee Relations cases independently
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Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
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Proven ability to manage complex ER casework from start to finish
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Confidence advising and influencing managers at different levels
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to manage a high volume caseload while maintaining attention to detail
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CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent HR experience) desirable
Hybrid working
Centrepoint operates a hybrid working model, with colleagues expected to spend a minimum of 50% of their working week in the office. For most full-time roles this equates to five days across a two-week period.
This role will be based in our Aldgate, London office.
Using AI in applications
We recognise that some candidates may use AI tools to support their applications. While this is acceptable, we encourage applicants to ensure their responses reflect their own experience, skills and motivations for the role.
Why join Centrepoint?
Working at Centrepoint means being part of an organisation that is committed to creating real change for young people.
In return for your work, you’ll receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:
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25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days
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Healthcare cash plan
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Private medical insurance
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Income protection
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Employer pension contributions of 5%
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Interest-free travel loan
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
If you’re an experienced HR professional looking to use your Employee Relations expertise in an organisation making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join Centrepoint as our next Employee Relations Advisor.
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Community Employment Consultant
We are seeking a Community Employment Consultant to support people with convictions into employment by working with prisons, employers and community partners.
Position: Community Employment Consultant
Location: London, Hybrid
Salary: £30 - £35k per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time 37.5 hours per week
Closing Date: Thursday 2nd April
About the organisation:
This is an Employment Consultancy role with a difference; you will be working for a unique, award-winning organisation that helps people that have served a prison sentence to re-enter the workplace by:
- Training serving prisoners as Peer Recruiters, who then provide a Candidate pipeline and work closely alongside the Community Team.
- Take employers into prison to interview Candidates. Some job offers are made there and then.
- Provide caseworker support to Candidates in the community with the primary aim of removing their barriers to work and supporting them into meaningful, sustainable employment.
About the role:
As a Community Employment Consultant, you will support the senior team and work alongside the prison peer-led team, helping Peer Recruiters in custody to identify and support Candidates.
Key responsibilities include:
- Build strong relationships with the relevant prison staff.
- Support the Head of the Inside Job programme to engage employers and plan monthly interview days.
- Develop relationships with local and national employers and to promote the service and create employment opportunities for participants.
- Work with the team to develop and implement a strategy to identify and target local and national employers.
- Build relationships with local Probation offices and staff, DWP and Local Authority initiatives and Police & Crime Commissioner/Violence Reduction Unit and other relevant statutory and voluntary sector organisations.
- Maintain accurate and up to date records to monitor the effectiveness of the programme using our in-house portal (CRM system). Provide effective case management for participants, ensuring tailored and consistent support.
About you:
To be successful in the role of, you will need the following skills and experience:
- Be able and willing to work in Prisons and Youth Offender Institutions, this includes a vetting process which you will need to pass in order to be successful in the role.
- An empathetic and understanding approach when working with Candidates.
- A good understanding of the barriers faced by people with convictions in accessing employment.
- An interest in employment, The Local Labour Market and Industry trends.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, including the ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Strong administration skills with IT (MS Office) and well organised.
- You will have strong writing skills and will be able to write good CV’s and Disclosure Letters.
Although not essential, experience of Recruitment or Case Management would be desirable.
In return:
As well as a great job with competitive pay and benefits, you will have the opportunity to be part of something that has potential to become ground-breaking.
The team comes from a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds. As well as employing serving prisoners within the team as Peer Recruiters, we also work with Community Consultants who have served a sentence. Where possible, the charity are keen to prioritise those with lived experience of the criminal justice system.
Recruitment Process:
Step one: If you are interested in the role, please send over a basic CV & one page cover letter. In the letter, please include details of why you think you are a fit for the role. You should also include details of why you are interested in working with the prison population.
Step two: An informal Q&A before putting more time into applying for the role. This will be an online, 15 minute meeting with one of the team.
Step Three: Formal interview. This is possible online or in person. You will be set a short task prior to the interview.
Step Four: As a final part of the process, you’ll be invited into the office for coffee with the team in London.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Employment Advisor, Employment Consultant, Employability Advisor, Resettlement Worker, Case Worker, Job Coach, Recruitment Consultant, Prison Resettlement Advisor, Community Support Worker, Work and Skills Advisor.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People. #INDNFP