Employment Specialist

While a background in employment sector is not essential, experience working with people, particularly in areas such as recruitment, education, human resources, support services, or social work, would be an advantage.  Your self-motivation, understanding of mental health issues, excellent listening skills, a high level of computer literacy, and solution-focused approach would be key. The role requires high efficiency in time-management; and ability to effectively manage your diary and workload is essential.

You must also hold a full, clean UK drivers’ licence and have access to a vehicle.

£25,877.80 - £34,240.03 FTE

Location:

Hybrid (1 day per week in office- Bedfordshire and St Neots), 2 days per week working from home. Please note, this role requires working in local job centres and community-based venues in Bedfordshire to see clients.

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

As an Employment Specialist you will be responsible for a caseload of approximately 30 people (with at least 10 new clients commencing employment support with you each month).

You will share resources, and signpost to other organisations as and when appropriate.

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Bedfordshire Employment Service has been set up to provide support for people experiencing anxiety, depression, or other common mental health issues and who need support related to their employment. Our employment specialists support people to help them find their new job, return to work after having time off, or address workplace issues to help them improve their employment situation and retain their jobs. We also support in other areas such as volunteering, and benefit entitlement.