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London, Greater London (On-site)
£30,000 - £35,000 per year Pro Rata
Part-time (24)
Permanent
Job description

Help people build confidence, gain skills and move into employment.

First Step Trust is a charity supporting adults with mental health challenges and other barriers to employment by providing real work experience, training and pathways into paid work.

We are looking for an Employment Development Worker (EDW) to join our team in Woolwich, SE18 and play a key role in helping people take the next step towards employment, training and independence.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about employability, training and supporting individuals to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

About the role

As an Employment Development Worker, you will:

• Build relationships with local organisations, employers and referral partners to promote our services and opportunities
• Recruit and support workforce members into work placements and training programmes
• Provide practical employment support, including CV writing, job searching and interview preparation
• Develop employer partnerships to create work placements and employment opportunities
• Support the delivery of training programmes and recognised qualifications
• Monitor progress, maintain accurate records and provide reports
• Support the day-to-day running of the project alongside colleagues and workforce members

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in employment support, careers advice, training or a customer-facing support role
• Experience supporting adults facing barriers to employment
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to motivate, support and encourage people to develop
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• A team-focused approach with a commitment to achieving positive outcomes

Desirable

• Experience delivering workplace-based training
• Knowledge of the benefits system
• Full UK driving licence

Why join First Step Trust?

This is an opportunity to join an organisation that makes a real difference to people’s lives. You will play a direct role in helping individuals build confidence, gain skills and move into meaningful employment or further training.

The closing date will be 24th July, interviews to be held week commencing 27th July.

If you are passionate about supporting people and creating opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of a team that changes lives through work, training and opportunity.

Application resources
Organisation
First Step Trust View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50

“Our learning pathways treat every individual with respect, enabling independence and dignity.”

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Posted on: 07 July 2026
Closing date: 24 July 2026 at 11:29
Tags: Learning Disability

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