Job title: Employment Specialist – Connect to Work, Oxfordshire 

Role summary:

The Employment Specialist will play a vital role in the success of the programme for those across Oxfordshire. They will manage a caseload of up to 25 service users, delivering person centred support to create and follow an individualised workplan, engaging with employers directly to support people into good and sustainable work. They will be enthusiastic and passionate about helping people to find that role that works for them.

Job location (usual place of work): OXFORDSHIRE

Pay Rate: 29,976 – £31,000 per annum

Applications close on (please give date): 30/09/2026

Hours: Full time

Contract is: Permanent

Job description:

• Champion our customers as valuable candidates by actively promoting them to employers and raising awareness and support available through the programme
• Creating and following through with individualised action plans ensuring appropriate and effective activity is undertaken
• Have regular check-ins with customers to track their progress before starting employment and once in employment
• Build potential employment opportunities through proactive engagement with potential employers.
• Facilitate work experiences, such as placements, trials, and shadowing opportunities with suitable employers where appropriate.
• Provide ongoing In Work Support to customers who have successfully gained employment
• Address customer’s personal constraints to employment, providing challenge, advice, and guidance where appropriate
• Identify, structure, and recommend vacancy and training solutions
• Maintain customer records to a required quality standard to ensure the customer journey is documented
• Work alongside Enterprise Oxfordshire and key partners to deliver a joined up approach for both employers, stakeholders and residents.

For more information please visit the website here or to apply, please contact Carmen.reavy@thepalladiumgroup.com