Employment Specialist Adviser

Job Introduction

Employment Specialist Adviser (Connect to Work Programme) 

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Please Note - This vacancy is open to new applicants only. 

SkillsHouse is recruiting Employment Specialist Advisers to support the delivery of the Connect to Work programme across the Bradford District.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to helping people overcome barriers to employment and secure meaningful, sustainable careers. Working with individuals who may have health conditions, disabilities, or other barriers to work, you will play a vital role in transforming lives through employment support.

Connect to Work is a government-funded programme that provides personalised employment support to people who are economically inactive or unemployed due to health conditions, disabilities, or other barriers to work. Using a person-centred approach, the programme helps individuals move closer to employment, secure suitable roles, and sustain employment through tailored in-work support.

As an Employment Specialist Adviser, you will be passionate about helping Bradford residents achieve their employment goals. You will manage a defined caseload of participants, providing tailored one-to-one support and guidance to help individuals prepare for work, access suitable employment opportunities, and sustain their employment over the long term.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of participants and develop personalised action plans.
• Deliver one-to-one employment support interventions using a person-centred approach.
• Understand participants strengths, aspirations, and barriers to employment.
• Support participants with barrier navigation, job searching, CV development, applications, interview preparation and job coaching. 
• Work collaboratively with employers and partner organisations to identify suitable job opportunities.
• Provide ongoing in-work support to participants and employers to promote sustained employment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor participant progress against programme objectives.

What We're Looking For

• A passion for helping people achieve their goals and realise their potential.
• Experience of supporting individuals facing health-related or other barriers to employment.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and motivational skills.
• Strong organisational and case management abilities.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, inclusive, and person-centred support.

Why Join SkillsHouse?

At SkillsHouse, we are committed to creating opportunities that change lives. As part of our team, you will make a tangible difference to the lives of Bradford residents while contributing to the economic prosperity and inclusive growth of the district.

If you are passionate about helping people overcome barriers and move into sustainable employment, we would love to hear from you.

 How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact dan.white@bradford.gov.uk 

 Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.

 Equal Opportunities 

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants. 

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.