The Salvation Army UK and Ireland Territory
Employability Practitioner
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Employability Practitioner
Employment Plus – Employment Advisor (Employability Practitioner)
Location: Peripatetic ( berbasis in and travel across Flintshire, Denbighshire & Conwy )
Work start date: ASAP Hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week
About the Role
Are you passionate about transforming lives and helping individuals overcome complex barriers to employment? Join The Salvation Army’s Employment Plus service as an Employment Advisor (Employability Practitioner), supporting job seekers to move closer to sustainable employment.
Ref: 21-2480
Job Overview
Our role is aligned with our mission of giving people ‘A Hand Up’, understanding and addressing barriers like:
- Employment readiness
- Digital literacy
- Financial inclusion
- Social integration
- Well-being & tenancy issues
As an Employability Practitioner, you’ll:
- Identify opportunities to reduce or remove barriers to employment
- Build relationships and motivate participants to build job-ready skills
- Work proactively to secure tailored job opportunities in the local community
- Promote creativity & community growth within Flintshire, Denbighshire & Conwy
Key Focus: ’Work for all’ ethos – Ensuring everyone has the chance to thrive through employment.
About You
We’re looking for someone who: ✔ Is proactive, solution-focused & collaborative ✔ Thrives in team environments and has empathy for people facing multiple barriers ✔ Is self-motivated, resilient & committed to driving change ✔ Has a passion for equipping people with the tools they need to succeed ✔ Is driven by a sense of purpose – helping others isn’t just a job, it’s a focus
Essential requirement: ✅ Full UK driving licence + access to a reliable vehicle (to travel between locations).
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Core Tasks:
- Assess individual needs—identify and work to remove barriers to employment (e.g., welfare, mental health, motivation)
- Personalise support plans—collaborate with clients on a bespoke approach to cotide employment
- Connect & refer to relevant services (e.g. housing, finance, wellbeing) as needed
- Engage actively in community networks to spot emerging job opportunities
- Track progress and provide visible, motivational improvements to participants
- Engage with employers to improve local access to employment
- Respond professionally to ethical dilemmas, ensuring dignity and confidentiality
Team & Communication:
- Work closely with social services, charities, and local employers to expand opportunities
- Maintain strong relationships with Volunteers & Salvation Army teams across Flintshire, Denbighshire & Conwy
- Provide reporting & progress updates to the team
Essential Criteria
- Empathy & patience – Ability to converse with people from diverse backgrounds ASAP
- Strong relationship-building skills – Trust is crucial in this high-support role
- Problem-solving mindset – Focussed on sustainable solutions (not just quick fixes)
- Assertiveness & boundary skills – Upholding boundaries while gently encouraging change
- Bilingual advantage? (No specified here—but Welsh situation is an asset )
Digital Skills:
- Computer-literate (e.g., email, Microsoft Office)
- Comfortable using Job Isabella, Find-a-Job & Jobsearch.gov.uk Support Providers Databases
Brand Representation:
- Average to positive awareness of The Salvation Army’s work
- Compliance with Protection of Vulnerable Groups (POVG) safeguarding standards
Desirable but not always required
- Experience supporting neurodivergent, disabled, neurodivergent or ex-offenders
- Familiarity with Community Care Capital or similar collaborative frameworks
- Gaybridge with local neighbourhood groups, councils, or charities
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Interviews & Next Steps
- Interviews will be held at a suitable date (date not yet set)
- Successful appointments will depend on meeting appropriate DBS checks (enhanced), driving licence, and UK work rights
Additional Notes
- We are a Disability Confident scheme leader – Our policy is to interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria-point-to-point.
- Redundancy considerations: Internal candidates under notice of redundancy may receive priority.
Benefits Package (Full Details)
✔ 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) ✔ Contributory pension scheme ✔ Accessible employee assistance programme
For further details, visit our Employment Plus site: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/employment-plus
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Critical Information for Candidates
- DBS protected check (Enhanced Disclosure Adult Workforce) – Mandatory
- Working right in the UK – Must be legal beforehand
If you have any questions about eligibility, seek formal Right to Work in the UK guidance: UK legal requirements
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