Supported Employment Advisor

Job Title: Supported Employment AdvisorLocation: Redbridge (Hybrid - Office and Community Based)Contract Type: Temporary / Ongoing AssignmentHours: Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Supported Employment Advisor to join a dedicated team focused on helping local residents overcome barriers and move into sustainable employment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting vulnerable individuals, including those with disabilities, mental health conditions, and long-term health issues, to achieve meaningful work outcomes and improved wellbeing.

• Manage a caseload of clients with multiple and complex barriers to employment.

• Deliver holistic, strength-based assessments in line with Individual Placement Support (IPS) and/or Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) principles.

• Provide high-quality, personalised employment support including career advice, CV preparation, job applications, and interview coaching.

• Facilitate group sessions such as employability workshops, work clubs, peer support groups, and employer information sessions.

• Build strong partnerships with health professionals, employers, and partner agencies to achieve positive employment outcomes.

• Support clients with wider needs such as money management, childcare, and housing support through effective signposting and information sharing.

• Record progress, monitor outcomes, and contribute data for evaluation and performance reports.

• Achieve individual and team performance targets in line with external funding requirements.

• Proven experience delivering supported employment or employability support to vulnerable individuals.

• Strong understanding of IPS and/or SEQF principles.

• Demonstrable employer engagement experience.

• Excellent communication, motivational, and coaching skills.

• Ability to manage caseloads effectively and achieve performance outcomes.

• Knowledge of welfare benefits, local employment initiatives, and in-work support.

• Confident in delivering both one-to-one and group-based interventions.