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Employment Specialist - Graduate Development Role
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Employment Specialist - Graduate Development Role
Job Introduction
Connect to Work | Community Based | Early Career Opportunity
Start a career helping people move into real, sustainable work.
At Get Set UK, we support people to build the skills, confidence and stability needed to move into employment. We are delivering the Connect to Work programme across Hertfordshire, helping people who face barriers to employment due to disability, health conditions or complex life circumstances.
This role is designed for graduates or early career professionals who want to build a career in employability, people support or community services.
You will begin with structured training and mentoring. Within six months, you will be operating confidently as an Employment Specialist, with a clear pathway towards senior roles such as Team Leader or Service Manager.
A Career Development Role
This position combines practical work with structured development.
You Will Receive:
- Full training in the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) employment model
- Coaching from experienced managers
- Structured development during your first six months
- Clear progression opportunities within employment services
This role is ideal for graduates from areas such as:
- Human Resources
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Health or Social Care
- Sports Science
- Business or Management
- Criminology or Community Studies
Transferable skills and motivation matter more than previous sector experience.
A Mobile Community Role
This role is community based and mobile.
You will travel across the region each day to meet participants, employers and partner organisations.
Meetings take place in community venues, health settings and workplaces.
This is not a work-from-home role. You must be comfortable travelling daily and have reliable access to transport.
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What You Will Do
You Will:
- Manage a caseload of participants seeking employment
- Meet regularly to understand their skills, strengths and goals
- Develop vocational profiles and action plans
- Provide support with job search, CV writing and interview preparation
- Help participants move quickly towards paid employment
- Provide support once employment begins to help people stay in work
- Maintain accurate records and outcome data
Employer Engagement
You will also build relationships with local employers.
You Will:
- Identify job opportunities aligned to participants’ strengths
- Promote inclusive recruitment practices
- Support employers with reasonable adjustments
- Provide support to both employer and participant once work begins
What Makes Someone Successful Here
You Are Likely To Succeed If You:
- Enjoy working with people and building trust
- Stay organised while managing a busy caseload
- Communicate clearly with participants and employers
- Work independently while remaining part of a team
- Focus on practical solutions and outcomes
A positive mindset and belief in people’s potential are essential.
What You Will Bring
- A degree or equivalent qualification (any discipline considered)
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence speaking with employers and community partners
- Good IT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
- Motivation to build a career in employability or people support
Full training will be provided.
Our Values
At Get Set UK, we are Ambitious, we take Pride in what we do, we are Considerate, we Own It and we Inspire. We look for people who bring these values to their work every day.
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Why Join Get Set UK?
You will be supported, trusted and given the opportunity to build a meaningful career.
Benefits Include:
- Wellbeing support including GP access, counselling and Headspace
- Pension, discounts and salary sacrifice options
- Enhanced benefits with service
- Development and progression opportunities
- A culture built on ambition, pride, ownership and support
We are also a proud Disability Confident Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Our Recruitment Process
The work we do carries real responsibility. We are looking for people who approach it with professionalism and genuine commitment.
As part of your application, you will complete role-specific questions. These must be completed in full for your application to be considered.
We also review the clarity and quality of your CV. Accurate information and clear evidence of your experience help us assess suitability.
Get Set to make an impact. Apply today.
Eligibility
You must have the full right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available. A DBS check will be required for this role.
Additional Information
We reserve the right to close applications early, so we encourage early applications. Get Set UK is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are committed to supporting physical and mental wellbeing at work. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. This role is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks and a commitment to safeguarding learners and clients. Get Set UK does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.
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