Overview
Employment Specialist – Connect to Work – Wandsworth, London
Salary: £38,841 – £47,067
Job Introduction
Employment Specialist – Trailblazer
£38,841 – £47,067
Fixed Team Until 30/03/2029
Full-time
Community based – London Boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth
Objective of role
We are recruiting an Employment Specialist to deliver the Connect to Work programme in Wandsworth. Connect to Work provides personalised employment support to disabled people, people with health conditions and residents facing barriers to employment. The programme uses the IPS and SEQF Models to help individuals identify their strengths and aspirations, build confidence and skills, and move into meaningful and sustainable work.
As an Employment Specialist, you will manage a caseload of participants and provide tailored, person-centred employment support. You will work closely with referral partners, health professionals, community organisations and employers to ensure participants receive coordinated support that reflects their individual needs and employment goals.
A key part of the role will be developing strong relationships with local employers, identifying suitable job opportunities and promoting inclusive recruitment and workplace practices. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people who are passionate about supporting residents to overcome barriers, fulfil their potential and experience the positive impact that good employment can have on health, wellbeing and independence.
This is a community-based role requiring travel throughout Richmond and Wandsworth.
Work Match are recruiting a new team to deliver The Trailblazer Life Reworked programme in it’s second year of delivery. The programme gives residents the support, guidance, and opportunities required to progress towards employment. That’s anything from learning new skills, boosting confidence and finding a job. Trailblazer is different because it brings skills and employment support together in one place. We work closely with local GPs, social prescribers, and community services to make sure residents can access the right support in Richmond and Wandsworth.
About the role
- Caseload management – You will be managing a caseload of participants and providing personalised support to each individual.
- Performance and quality – You must be able to follow strict processes of service delivery and be familiar in working towards contractual targets and KPIs.
- Employer Engagement – You will be approaching employers directly to seek vacancies, promote equality and inclusion and discuss adjustments for your caseload of participants.
- Record keeping – This role requires excellent and detailed recording of casenotes, forms, plans and requires extensive use of our CRM and Microsoft apps.
- Referral partners – You will be working with referral partners in promoting our service and identifying individuals suitable for our service.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Knowledge and experience of supporting others to achieve life goals and employment outcomes.
- Outstanding communication skills as you will be engaging with various client groups and businesses at all levels.
- Problem-solving skills, helping participants overcome their barriers.
- Proficiency of IT systems and experience of using Microsoft apps and CRM essential.
- If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable people, possess the required skills and thrive in a challenging yet highly rewarding environment, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.
Closing Date: 22nd November 2026
Shortlisting Date: 27th November 2026
Interview Date: 9th December 2026
Test/Presentation: Case study and computer literacy assessment
Secondment
All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised.
We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
