Employment Specialist

Onside Advocacy; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support charity in Worcestershire is seeking an Employment Specialist to help individuals achieve meaningful employment. The role requires providing 1:1 coaching, partnering with local employers, and delivering person-centred support. Candidates should exhibit an open mindset and have experience supporting vulnerable individuals. This position offers flexible hours of 25 per week with opportunities for professional development and values creativity and inclusion.

Benefits

26 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Support for continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Open-minded and non-judgemental attitude.
• Ability to create partnerships with diverse individuals.
• Experience in coaching and supporting vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based person-centred support.
• Provide mentoring and coaching for goal-setting.
• Partner with employers to create job opportunities.

Skills

Motivational coaching

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Empathy

Job description

Salary Band:£24,000– £26,000Full Time Equivalent per annum(pro rata)

Hours:25 hours per week

Location(s): Worcestershire (Covering North or South)

Closing date:Sunday 4 th January 2026

Interview Dates:13 th and 20 th January 2026

Start Date: 1 st April 2026

Are you looking for a role that can make a difference?

Do you thrive on helping others unlock their potential and achieve meaningful employment?

If so, we want you on our team!

About the role

Join ONSIDE and discover the brand-new role ofan Employment Specialist !At ONSIDE we believe in fairness, inclusion, and empowerment. As an Employment Specialist ,you’llbe the driving force behind our innovative Connect to Work programme, supporting individuals to overcome barriers and build brighter futures.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based support using models like Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF).
• Provide 1:1 coaching and mentoring, helping people set goals, build confidence, and take practical steps toward sustainable employment.
• Partner with local employers to create inclusive job opportunities and provide ongoing in-work support for long-term success.
• Work collaboratively with colleges, training providers, and community organisations to deliver joined-up services.
• Promote inclusive employment practices across Worcestershire.

As an Employment Specialist , you will have the opportunity to change lives every day, supporting people to achieve independence and resilience, build strong relationships with employers and community partners and work in a supportive, values-driven team that celebrates creativity and difference.

We have 2 opportunities available to work 25 hours per week. Either covering North Worcestershire where the base is to be confirmed or covering South Worcestershire where you will be based at ONSIDE’s Health & Wellbeing Riverside Hub in Evesham.

• 26 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme (after qualifying service)
• Additional Maternity & Paternity Pay (after qualifying service)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to premium Calm App
• Employee Engagement Forum toensure ouremployee’s voicesare heard!
• Supportive working environment &good work/life balance culture
• Support with continuous professional development

Who are we looking for?

We are looking foran Employment Specialist whoisopen-minded, non-judgemental,has a respectful attitude together with an ability to easily create partnershipswith people from all backgrounds and communities,based on trust.

An Employment Specialist rolewould suit someone withprevioustraining or experience in motivational coaching and interviewing.And hasdemonstrable experienceand skillsin supporting vulnerablepeopleinto paid work and/or who has experience supporting individuals who have mental ill health.

Ifyou’relooking for a job that you can beproudof,apply now.More people need our help than ever before. Because of that, we are growing faster than ever before. The role of Employment Specialist is a real career opportunity todiscover!

Someone like you?

If you embrace difference and operatewithintegrity .

If you are committed to fairness and justice .

If you creative in your approach, can think around problems and find new ways to solve them.

Ifyou’relooking for a job that you can be proud ofandbe passionate about, then come and join us and be part of a team that values creativity, fairness, and justice.

Together,we’llempower individuals to take control of their future!

These values run through our entire organisation. ONSIDE is a creative, collaborative community where people feel free to sharenew ideasor ask for support. Ifsomething’snot right, wedon’tjust change it. We change ourselves too.

Who are ONSIDE?

ONSIDE is a charity working across Worcestershire and Herefordshire,establishedin 1993 stemming from a belief that everyone has the right to be a valued human being and to be treated in a just and fair way.

In support of this belief, we provide a range of support servicesacross a dvocacy,wellbeing and mental health for adults, children and young people who may be vulnerable, disadvantaged or discriminated against .This includes mental and physical ill health, sensory impairment, learning disability, drug and alcohol misuse, older people, and carers. ONSIDE is funded through a range of sources tomaintainits independence and ensure that the support it provides reflects the views and perspective of the people it wishes to help.

Our amazing team of skilled staff and volunteers make a difference to the lives of over 11,000 people a year!

More people need our help than ever before. Because of that, we are growing faster than ever before. The role of Employment Specialist is a real career opportunity to supportvulnerable and disadvantagedpeople in your community!

Please also access our guidance on how to apply to ONSIDE on our advert pages.

ONSIDE reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before the closing date.