Employment Support Specialist, Local Supported Employment Morpeth Campus, Morpeth, United Kingdom £31,537 - £34,434 Permanent Apply By 28 April, 2026 Posted On 14 April, 2026

Northumberland County Council

Morpeth, United Kingdom
Base: £31,537 - £34,434; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Seqf supported employment model
Outreach role across northumberland
Tailored in-work support
Northumberland County Council is seeking an Employment Support Specialist for the Connect to Work Programme, focusing on helping neurodivergent individuals find meaningful employment. The role involves managing a caseload, providing tailored support, and collaborating with various stakeholders across community settings in Northumberland

Job Summary

  • You will manage a caseload of clients who are employed and economically inactive and live Northumberland.
  • This is an outreach role, so you'll meet people where they are - including community partner settings and working on employer sites helping them into meaningful, lasting jobs.
  • This is a unique opportunity to shape integrated employment and wellbeing support across Northumberland, making a real difference in people’s lives.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Northumberland County Council is seeking an Employment Support Specialist for the Connect to Work Programme, focusing on helping neurodivergent individuals find meaningful employment. The role involves managing a caseload, providing tailored support, and collaborating with various stakeholders across community settings in Northumberland.

Salary

Base: £31,537 - £34,434; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, 26-31 days annual leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • SEQF supported employment model
  • outreach role across Northumberland
  • tailored in-work support
  • engage with employers
  • support neurodivergent individuals

Nice-to-have

  • community-focused
  • believe in supporting people to work
  • shape integrated employment and wellbeing support

Key Requirements

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
  • Experience in employability, community engagement, or health/social care
  • Strong interpersonal, organisational, and IT skills
  • Ability to work autonomously across agencies and manage complex referrals

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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