Employment Specialist

Make a real difference in your community as an Employment Specialist with Waythrough, a leading mental health and social support charity. You will support individuals with mental health challenges to find, return to, or retain employment.

Requirements

• Manage a caseload of approximately 40 individuals, providing tailored employment support
• Develop SMART action plans based on each person’s preferences, skills, and goals
• Support clients with CV writing, job applications, interview preparation, and job searching
• Provide guidance on workplace adjustments and disclosure of health conditions
• Maintain accurate and timely records using electronic systems and Microsoft Office tools

Benefits

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year