Employment Support Specialist – Local Supported Employment

About the role

The Employment Support Specialist will work on the Connect to Work programme, part of the national Get Britain Working strategy, delivering local supported employment services across Northumberland. You will support neurodivergent residents and other economically inactive individuals to secure and sustain meaningful work.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload of clients, providing person‑centred support in line with the SEQF fidelity model.
• Deliver outreach services in community settings, employer sites, GP surgeries and job centres.
• Engage with employers to identify suitable roles and provide in‑work support during the first weeks.
• Collaborate with SEND organisations, Adult Services, NHS, DWP, housing providers and voluntary sector partners.
• Support residents through vocational profiling, action planning and integration with wider support services.

Required profile

• Experience in employability, community or employer engagement, or health/social care.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and IT abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously across agencies and manage complex referrals.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Knowledge of local services and employment challenges (desirable).

Required skills

What we offer

• Full‑time contractor position with a salary between £31,537 and £34,434 per year.
• Opportunity to shape integrated employment and wellbeing support across Northumberland.