Specialist Employment Advisor

Job Introduction

Get Set for making a difference to people’s lives

We’re looking for a Specialist Employment Advisor to support ex-offenders re-integrating into society and securing meaningful employment. 

This is a specialist role where you will need previous experience of working with people from an ex-offender background and a strong understanding of ex-offender rehabilitation. 

As a Specialist Employment Advisor, you will play a crucial role in supporting ex-offenders to reintegrate into society and secure meaningful employment. Your mission is to empower individuals through comprehensive guidance, mentoring, and support, thereby reducing reoffending rates and fostering long-term personal and professional growth. You will also capture data and research into this area to improve services on an ongoing basis. You will be at the forefront of transforming lives, helping clients overcome barriers, and advocating for fair employment opportunities, ensuring they have the tools and confidence to rebuild their lives. 

Join us and be a part of a mission that extends beyond the office walls – a mission that transforms lives and helps shape futures.

Your impact

• Client Support: Provide tailored advice and guidance to ex-offenders, helping them develop employability skills and progress into stable employment.
• Case Management: Oversee a caseload of clients, ensuring they receive personalised support based on their unique needs and barriers.
• Job Matching: Work with employers to identify suitable opportunities for clients, assist with CVs, applications, and interview preparation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with employers, job centres, training providers, and community organisations.
• Workshops & Training: Deliver engaging workshops to improve clients’ employability skills, confidence, and readiness for the job market.
• Mentorship: Provide ongoing mentoring throughout the client's journey to help them sustain employment and personal development.
• Research & Reporting: Collect data and conduct research to improve the service, reporting findings that drive better client outcomes.

Who we seek

• Empathetic & Compassionate: You understand the complex challenges ex-offenders face and are passionate about supporting their rehabilitation journey.
• Detail-Oriented: You have excellent attention to detail in documentation, case management, and communication.
• Resilient: You remain positive in the face of challenging situations and can navigate difficult conversations with confidence.
• Organised: You efficiently manage multiple cases while ensuring compliance and quality service delivery.
• Stakeholder Manager: You can engage and collaborate with external partners, employers, and local organisations.
• Experienced: You have experience in employment advisory or related roles, particularly working with individuals from ex-offender backgrounds.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using modern technology, data management systems, and MS Office for reporting and client interaction.
• Ambitious & Driven: You are motivated by success and improvement, always striving to better the lives of your clients.
• Relevant Experience: At least 2 years of working with individuals from ex-offender backgrounds, ideally with employment or rehabilitation-focused contracts.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 197, the Exceptions Order 1975, spent/unspent convictions, and relevant government policies supporting ex-offenders.
• Education: Possess a Level 3 IAG qualification or above with relevant experience in the employability or skills sectors.
• Proven Track Record: Strong background in managing cases, SMART action planning, and guiding clients into sustainable employment.
• Collaboration & Compliance: Experience in working with local authorities, job centres, and external agencies to ensure compliance and positive outcomes.

You share our values:

• Be Ambitious: Show determination and innovation in your approach.
• Be Inspiring: Inspire responsibility through your daily actions.
• Be Proud: Take pride in your daily achievements and want to support your local community.
• Be Considerate: Collaborate well in an inclusive environment.
• Own It: Own your attitude, motivation, and actions.

Our promise to you:

We're here to support you as much as you support our clients. Our mission is clear: to empower, ignite opportunities, support resilience, and nurture career success for everyone.

Our workplace is dynamic, committed, encouraging, and empathetic. We believe in creating an environment that is not just about professional growth but also personal wellbeing. As part of the Get Set UK team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive salaries that appreciate your hard work and dedication.
• Comprehensive pension schemes designed for your future security.
• Healthcare packages that prioritise your wellbeing.
• Gym memberships to support your physical health and mental clarity.
• An inclusive employee forum where your voice is heard and valued.
• Continuous training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed.

Get Set for a better tomorrow:

As a Specialist Caseworker Advisor, you’ll directly contribute to reducing reoffending rates, making communities safer and more inclusive. By helping ex-offenders rebuild their lives through employment and education, you’ll play a key role in breaking the cycle of crime and offering hope and opportunity to those ready to turn their lives around. Your efforts will positively shape the perception of ex-offenders and foster an environment where everyone has the chance to succeed.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape brighter futures at Get Set UK!

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We reserve the right to close applications early. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome all applications. Get Set UK is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, physical and mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status. Our aim is to support and maintain the physical and mental health of all people at work.

If you do need any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and recruitment process, please let us know at the outset and we will work hard to provide the right solution for you. 

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners/clients and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

Get Set UK does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Get Set UK will consider these CVs as gifts and will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.