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Employment Specialist
Workability Service of Impact Initiatives
Northern West Sussex (Crawley, Horsham & Mid Sussex)
Part-time: 25 hours per week (minimum 4 days)
Starting salary: Band 3 – £26,994 FTE, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Incentives: 27 days holiday (pro rata) + 3 days at Christmas, statutory holidays, stakeholder pension, generous holiday allowance
Job reference: WES/Oct25
Are you passionate about inclusion and breaking down barriers to employment?
We’re looking for a motivated and people-focused Employment Specialist to join our Workability team. You’ll support people with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, acquired brain injuries, and carers to find, secure, and sustain meaningful employment.
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll provide 1:1 tailored support, help clients develop confidence and job skills, and work directly with employers to create inclusive opportunities through reasonable adjustments and ongoing support.
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those with lived experience or from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
You will:
- Manage a caseload of clients, providing personalised employment support and guidance
- Carry out vocational profiling, goal setting and job search support, including CVs, applications and interview prep
- Engage proactively with employers to secure inclusive work opportunities and advise on reasonable adjustments
- Provide ongoing in-work support to help people sustain employment
- Build strong links with local partners, colleges, services and organisations to support client goals
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience of supporting people with disabilities and/or carers, or strong understanding of the barriers they face
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including with employers
- Organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload independently
- Confidence using IT systems (incl. Microsoft Teams) and maintaining accurate records
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Knowledge of employment law, welfare benefits, or vocational assessment is desirable, but training and support will be provided.
You’ll need to be able to travel across the local area.
Why join us?
Impact Initiatives is a Brighton-based charity with a strong reputation for supporting people of all ages across Sussex. Our Workability Service works with West Sussex County Council to deliver Supported Employment, empowering people to overcome barriers and thrive in the workplace.
You’ll be part of a supportive, values-led team with regular supervision, ongoing training and opportunities for development.
Interested?
To apply, please visit our jobs page.
Closing date: 5pm, Monday 20 October 2025 (we may close early if sufficient applications are received)
Interviews: Monday 3 November 2025 – Littlehampton
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Thank you!
Contract type: Self-employed
Location: Home-based, working with schools and farms across Essex (please see Job Description for locations)
Daily rate: £158.90 for Farm Discovery / £167.30 for Food Discovery, plus expenses
Closing date: Midday, 3rd November 2025
Are you passionate about inspiring children to connect with food, farming, and the countryside?
The Country Trust is seeking a Food and Farm Discovery Coordinator to deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences for primary school children across Essex and nearby areas. You’ll run cooking and gardening sessions in schools, organise and lead farm visits, and build lasting relationships with teachers, farmers, and food producers.
We’re looking for someone with proven experience working with children, a love of cooking and gardening, and enthusiasm for bringing the natural world to life. You’ll need excellent communication skills, confidence managing groups outdoors, strong organisation, and the ability to work independently as part of a supportive national team.
This flexible, home-based role typically involves 1.5–2.5 days per week during term time, with paid training, meetings, and development days. A full driving licence, access to a car, and basic IT equipment are essential.
Join us to make a real difference in children’s lives by helping them explore where food comes from and discover the world around them.
Please note: We practice Safer Recruitment and do not accept CVs.
Closing date: Midday, 3rd November 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Programmes Manager (Peer Hubs)
We are looking for a Programmes Managers to lead the launch and development of our new regional hubs and our programmes designed to reduce the gap in employability within LGBTQIA+ young adults. The Programmes Manager (peer hubs) is a vital newly created role focused on bringing to life our operational strategy for 2026–2030.
As the programmes manager you will design and deliver a year-round curriculum, grow our digital and in-person communities, and ensure programmes are impactful, inclusive, and sustainable. In this role, you will also manage volunteers, build partnerships, and act as an ambassador for Blossom in the wider community.
Who We Are
We believe no young person should face economic or social exclusion because of who they love or the gender they are. We envision a world where LGBTQIA+ young adults live free from discrimination, poverty, and social disadvantage, thriving in inclusive communities where their potential is recognised, celebrated, and their rights are fully realised. Within our team, we value Inclusivity, Strength, Action, and Trust above all else.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Deliver Strategy: Bring to life Blossom’s new programmes and broader operational strategy for 2026 to 2030 by taking overarching responsibility for programmes design & delivery across the charity including:
- Overall Management of Our Hub Launch & Delivery: Lead the creation of new local hubs in counties outside of Surrey and maintain delivery of existing hub’s including managing and recruiting a team of volunteers.
- Short-Term “Accelerator” Campaigns: Plan and execute thematic campaigns with the purpose of accelerating access to work.
- Digital Content & Community: Develop and launch online resources on our digital members portal.
- Management, Monitoring & Evaluation: Oversee, grow and maintain a central database of service users and volunteers, tracking their progress against performance and outcome measures. Physically attend and evaluate service delivery. Collecting and reporting on metrics, case studies & generalised feedback. Seek areas of improvement, and connect with service users & leaders.
- Community Partnership Building: Act as the key representative of Blossom and build our profile, launch new partnerships, and maximising existing partners in new locations with partner from a range of backgrounds.
- Project Management: Manage and report on project budgets, develop and implement detailed plans, ensure deliverables are met on time and to standard, and drive continuous improvement across all project phases.
For the full person specefication & Job Description please refer to the application pack below.
What It's Like Working for Blossom
As the programmes managers (peer hubs) you'll join our small close-knit, entrepreneurial-minded team of passionate individuals dedicated to transforming the lives of our service users. At Blossom, we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential - which is why, as standard, all team members receive:
- Flexible Working: Use up to 20 hours of your contracted week flexibly outside of our core hours.
- Staff Discounts: Access unique discounts especailly for charity workers.
- Apprenticeship Scheme: We offer degree level study to staff who wouldn't otherwise be able to access higher education.
- IVF, Adoption & Transition leave: We know families don't always come in traditional shapes and sizes and that's why we offer enhanced leave for accessing the support you need.
- Relaxed Dress Code: We encourage everyone to come to work in an appropriate way that affirms who they are and makes them feel comfortable.
This role requires a full UK Driving Licence & Access to a car.
The successful candidate will need to pass a Criminal Background Check & referencing.
Applications close 11:30pm on Sunday 19th October & first stage interviews will take place on 27th, 28th and 29th October.
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We believe no young person should face economic or social exclusion because of who they love or the gender they are.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.