Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 32,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Ipswich Suffolk
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
We’re currently recruiting an Employment Specialist to join our dedicated Connect to Work team. This role forms part of a specialist programme designed to support individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions into sustainable paid employment.
As an Employment Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in helping participants achieve their employment goals. Working primarily with individuals who have health-related support needs, you’ll identify suitable job opportunities and provide tailored guidance to help them secure long-term, meaningful employment.
Using a person-centred approach, you’ll offer bespoke advice and support to each client, while also developing strong relationships with referral partners and local employers. Your ability to engage with stakeholders and understand individual needs will be key to enabling successful employment outcomes.
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a strong understanding of the local labour market in the relevant geographical areas, along with proven experience supporting individuals with multiple and complex needs—particularly those with learning disabilities. Have a track record of working in target-driven environments while consistently delivering services that meet contractual and quality standards.
Be proud to help our communities build back better, to ensure no one is left behind.
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range £30,000 to £32,000 p.a. (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
* 2 Volunteer Days
* Company Pension Scheme - 5% Employee 5% Employer
* Health Insurance Allowance
* Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
* Annual Pay Review
* Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements
* Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets
* Refer a Friend Scheme
Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV!
If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on (phone number removed).
Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our Employee Owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.
Location: Ipswich
Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm
Closing Date: 04 September 2026
Key Respponsibilities
* Manage a caseload of customers with disabilities and/or health support needs, providing tailored support to overcome barriers to employment.
* Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand individual circumstances, strengths, and employment goals.
* Develop and regularly review personalised SMART Action Plans to support progression into sustainable employment.
* Build effective relationships with local specialist services and partner agencies to provide holistic customer support.Use social prescribing and community resources to improve wellbeing, confidence, and work readiness.
* Develop employer relationships, identify suitable vacancies, and match customers to employment opportunities.
* Provide tailored in-work support to customers and employers to promote successful job outcomes and job retention.
* Meet and exceed performance, quality, compliance, and customer service standards while maintaining accurate records