469 Temporary Employment jobs in the United Kingdom

We are Hestia. We make a difference.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Employment Advisor to play a pivotal role in our Employment Services in Ealing.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

The role is designed as an integrated employment and mental health service to improve both mental health and employment outcomes. EAs are part of the employment team and work alongside clinicians to provide employment support to help  clients remain in work, return to work, or find employment. This takes the form of personalised support for the client backed up by an action plan detailing the client's employment goals and the actions that the client, the therapist, and the Employment Advisor agree to take to meet those goals.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all  the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience providing vocational support, including job search, CV development, interview coaching, and job retention, with a particular focus on supporting individuals with mental health conditions into, or in sustaining, employment.

They should have strong knowledge of employment law, the Equality Act, and reasonable adjustments, with the ability to advise on employer obligations and practical workplace solutions. Proven experience in building partnerships with employers, Jobcentre Plus, clinical teams, and community organisations is essential, along with strong networking skills to coordinate comprehensive support with wider agencies.

The role requires a person-centred approach, with experience in coaching and motivating service users while respecting their choices and aspirations. Strong case management and organisational skills are essential to manage varied caseloads, track outcomes, and maintain accurate reporting.

Knowledge of welfare benefits, including “better off” calculations, and the ability to signpost to additional support such as housing, financial advice, and legal services, is required. The candidate should also be confident liaising with external agencies such as Access to Work and Citizens Advice to enhance support for clients.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

We are Hestia. We make a difference.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Employment Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Employment Services in Haringey.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

The role involves managing a dynamic caseload of clients with mental health conditions, providing tailored employment support in line with IPS (Individual Placement and Support) fidelity and contract targets. This includes assessing needs, creating and adjusting employment plans, and delivering practical assistance such as career advice, job search strategies, CV preparation, interview coaching, and workplace support. The postholder will actively engage with employers to create opportunities, promote inclusive practices, and build strong partnerships with community and clinical teams to address clients' holistic needs. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate records on the NHS database (RIO), ensuring compliance with organisational policies, and participating in supervision, training, and service improvement activities to enhance outcomes for minority and disadvantaged communities.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tickall the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions in securing, returning to, or retaining mainstream employment. They should have a strong understanding of employment models such as IPS (Individual Placement and Support) and be committed to employment retention and IPS fidelity. Experience in health or social care settings is essential.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to engage clients and build effective relationships with stakeholders and partners. The candidate should be confident in presenting services, promoting client solutions, and managing time effectively in a results-driven environment.

A solidunderstanding of relevant policies, including Health & Safety, Data Protection, Equality & Diversity, and the Equality Act 2010, is essential. They must be open to feedback and professional development, and able to travel across the designated borough.

The candidate should beperson-centred, empathetic, and committed to equality. Strong administrative and IT skills, including client assessments, action planning, and accurate record-keeping using Microsoft packages and databases, are also key to the role.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Would you like to work for an organisation whose people are their greatest asset? Are you passionate about helping other to thrive in their career?

If the answer is yes to all of the above then Hooray may have the role for you!

Hooray are delighted to be supporting a long standing client in the education sector to recruit for an Employment Mentor to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis.

Benefits:

• Onsite parking
• Heavily discounted onsite restaurant
• family friendly policies

As an Employment Mentor, you will:

• Provide job coaching to internship students
• Support with classroom sessions (one day per week)
• Liaise with employers to gather feedback
• Facilitate target setting to stretch learners
• Link with wider departments to track potential future interns

To be successful as an employment mentor, you will:

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Be competent in the use of IT programmes
• Have a knowledge of education and internship programmes
• Have experience of working with young adults

In return, we are offering an hourly rate of 14.99 per hour. Please note, this is a full-time position offered on a temporary ongoing basis to cover permanent recruitment timeframes.

If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experiences, please apply with an up to date copy of your CV and we promise to get back to you! As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Hooray commit to reviewing every application we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At Hooray, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we'll be happy to accommodate your needs.

• Hooray is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
• Our purpose as a business is to pioneer ethical recruitment for a better working world.
• Hooray is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
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• Strong ability to liaise effectively with clients and stakeholders as required by the team.
• Sound understanding of Employment Law and related procedures.
• Proven ability to draft clear, accurate correspondence and manage a caseload independently.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong proofreading skills.
• Strong interpersonal and business development skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional contacts.
• Proficient in IT and online systems, including Microsoft Office, legal document management software, and online portals/datarooms.
• Demonstrates commercial, practical, and financial awareness.
• Confident in handling client account management and ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.

• Private Health Insurance
• Perkbox discounts
• Income Protection Scheme
• Death in Service cover
• Employee Assistance Programme

Our client is a well-established, growing law firm seeking a Paralegal -Employment based in Milton Keynes on a full-time permanent basis. You will also need a full UK driving license and access to a car at all times.

Summary of the Paralegal -Employment Role

Salary: up to £30,000 per annum DOE
Location: Milton Keynes - 100% office based
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm
Benefits:  24 days holiday plus 3 days for Christmas, pension scheme, private health care, employee assistance programme, income protection, death in service benefits and more!

Our client has several offices and teams catering to different law specialities, from family law to wills and probates.

Disclaimer: This role is purely suited for a career paralegal and does not offer a training contract or progression into a Legal Fee Earner/ Solicitor role.

Responsibilities of the Paralegal - Employment

• Manage and advise on case files covering a wide range of employment matters.
• Draft documentation and correspondence
• Manage own caseload unsupervised
• Attend meetings with Clients and stakeholders.
• Travel to other offices as appropriate.

Requirements for a successful Paralegal -Employment

• Professional Legal qualification preferred.
• Substantial employment law experience 
• Ability to manage own workload.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence communicating at a senior level.
• Strong drafting and proofreading skills are essential.
• Well organised with excellent time management. 
• Strong attention to detail.

Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.   

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**Thank you for your interest in the Paralegal -Employment role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. ** 

• Helping someone with their CV.
• Coordinating vacancies with local employers who need help, ensuring your participants are a perfect fit.
• Referring clients for additional support, such as self-employment advice or confidence building.
• Discussing career aspirations and local opportunities with clients.
• Solving practical job-related issues, such as arranging transportation to interviews or sourcing funded bicycles and work attire.

Job Title: Employment Solicitor (2+ years PQE)
Location: Harrogate
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Legal 500 Firm

About the Role
We are seeking a talented Employment Solicitor with around 2+ years' post-qualification experience to join a highly respected Legal 500-ranked practice in Harrogate. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, within a friendly and supportive team environment.

The friendly, Employment department works closely with both employers and employees, offering practical, commercially focused advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of employment law matters including contracts, policies, redundancy, disciplinary, grievance, discrimination, and TUPE issues.

• Advising clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

• Representing clients in employment tribunals and managing pre-claim negotiations.

• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, settlement agreements, and HR policies.

• Working closely with colleagues across the firm to provide joined-up legal support to clients.

• Contributing to business development and client relationship management activities.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with around 2+ years PQE in employment law

• Solid technical expertise and up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation.

• Experience advising both employers and employees.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients.

• Commercially minded and solution-focused.

Benefits

• 22 days holiday to start (increasing with service) + Christmas closure + birthday off + bank holidays

• 4% employer pension contribution from day one

• Health insurance, death in service benefit, and hybrid working after 6-month probation

• Supportive and collaborative working culture

• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development

How to Apply
If you are an ambitious Employment Solicitor seeking to work on quality matters within a highly regarded Harrogate-based firm, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Steph at Simpson Judge for a confidential conversation!

• Helping someone with their CV.
• Coordinating vacancies with local employers who need help, ensuring your participants are a perfect fit.
• Referring clients for additional support, such as self-employment advice or confidence building.
• Discussing career aspirations and local opportunities with clients.
• Solving practical job-related issues, such as arranging transportation to interviews or sourcing funded bicycles and work attire.

Prospect Training Services (PTS) is one of the region’s leading providers who support young people and adults who are looking to either re-join or engage with the employment market for the first time.

This role will form part of the RESTART Programme which will provide intensive and tailored support to over 1 million unemployed people in England and Wales and help them find work.

We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our team of Employment Advisors working from our Cheltenham office at Eagle Tower. The role will involve supporting a caseload of around 65 clients who have been referred from local job centres. As their Employment advisor you will spend time with the clients on a 121 basis to identify and support them to find sustainable employment

If you have excellent customer service skills, are target driven as well as a motivational adviser who can build positive relationships, guide, inspire, and encourage individuals to find suitable employment then please get in touch. You will have a high level of initiative and motivation with the ability to seek out solutions to problems, and be able to work under pressure, without day-to-day supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet, and strive to exceed, personal performance targets (Key Performance Indicators).

li> Progressively manage a caseload of referred customers using a variety of appropriate strategies to help them overcome barriers to gaining employment.

·     Deliver a positive experience to new customers, ensuring they engage with you and the programme and maintain regular contact as their journey develops, ensuring you are on hand to help with issues and questions as they arise

• acilitate a range of assessments, using a suite of tools, to fully understand a customer’s personal circumstances, ambitions and goals and co-produce personalised tailored Action Plans featuring SMART targeting to enable positive and timely progression.
< i>Provide tailored support in all aspects of job-search and interview preparation to ensure that customers are matched to the right job that enables them to sustain employment.
• Where required, provide appropriate training/guidance to customers to help them master digital technologies, for them to engage in guided self-service learning materials and online job vacancies.
• Fully understand the local labour market, to source suitable job opportunities.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• A good working knowledge of the local labour market in the specified geographical locations (Gloucestershire)
• Previous experience working in the recruitment or training and education sector.
• Experience of working in a target driven environment.
• Full driving license to enable deployment across a specified geographical area (region), when required.
• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths at Grade C or above
• Experience of providing employment support or guidance to others.
• Fully IT literate in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes to include 365 products and modern digital technologies, i.e. Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the employability industry
• Experience of working with people in the provision of ‘information, advice & guidance

Additional Information

< i>Salary :  £27,000 per annum < i>Contract  – 12-month Fixed term contract with potential to extend pending contract funding. Location : Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.