Locala Health and Wellbeing
Employment Navigator
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Job Role
Employment Navigator
Band 5 £32,073-39,043
37.5 hours per week
Fixed Term 9 months - future funding dependant could be extended until March 2029
Responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join Locala’s Solutions division as an Employment Navigator as part of the Health and Growth Accelerator Programme Pilot – wellness to work.
The role would suit an experienced employment coach/adviser who has experience of working with individuals to remove barriers, build skills and support them to move back into employment.
We are seeking an experienced employment navigator with a track record of successfully supporting individuals back into employment. This post provides a huge opportunity for the pilot project team to operate an employment project within Kirklees for residents aged 18-64 years, demonstrating the success of health and employment support that leads to positive outcomes for service users. The post holder must have effective communication skills and must be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the project.
The post holder will be expected to be able to travel independently across Kirklees. When considering applying for this post, it is crucial that you read the person specification in order to ensure that you fulfil the essential criteria which will be required for short listing.
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To find out more about Locala please see our Thrive Strategy.
For more information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
To discuss the role further please contact Donna Oldman by email Donna.Oldman@locala.org.uk.
Closing date Wednesday 2nd September at 5pm
Interviews week commencing 7th September 2026
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About us
Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.
Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.
We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.
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Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.
Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:
- Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
- Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
- Refer a Friend Scheme - If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.
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