Job Role

We're are looking for a passionate and dedicated Employment Specialist to support participants with health support needs and learning disabilities on their journey into sustainable employment. Managing a caseload of customers, the role involves providing tailored advice, guidance, and practical support to help individuals overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve positive employment outcomes.

Working closely with referral partners, local support services, and employers, the Employment Specialist will carry out assessments, develop personalised Action Plans, and coordinate appropriate interventions to support progression into work. This may include signposting to specialist services, delivering employability support, and collaborating with external agencies to address individual needs.

A key aspect of the role is employer engagement. The successful candidate will build relationships with local employers, identify suitable vacancies, and support participants through the recruitment process, including job matching, interview preparation, and in-work support to help sustain employment.

The role requires a strong understanding of the local labour market, excellent customer service skills, and a commitment to achieving performance, quality, and compliance targets. Maintaining accurate records and adhering to safeguarding, data protection, and company policies will also be essential.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping people overcome barriers, achieve their goals, and make a lasting difference within their local community.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range £30,000 to £32,000 per annum (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
• Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual Salary Review
• Refer A Friend Scheme
• Free access to Benefit Hub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits
  
  

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 01702 595200.

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: Lowestoft
Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date 11 August 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of participants, providing tailored support to help them move into sustainable employment.
• Conduct assessments and develop personalised Action Plans to overcome barriers to work.
• Achieve performance, quality, compliance, and customer service targets.
• Build strong relationships with local employers and identify suitable job opportunities.
• Support participants with job applications, interviews, and in-work support.
• Work with partner organisations and specialist services to provide holistic support.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with data protection and safeguarding requirements.
• Champion best practice and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a target-driven environment.
• Experience delivering services against contractual and quality standards.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365 applications and digital communication tools.

Desirable

• Good understanding of the local labour market.
• Knowledge of self-employment, employability, and recruitment sectors.
• Experience providing information, advice, and guidance to customers.
• Full UK driving licence.

Additional Information

Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

Dependent on the role applying to you may be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/DS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in any way. Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under “About us”.

Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.