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Join Us at Hestia: Make a Difference!

At Hestia, we are driven by our core values and are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. We are currently seeking an Employment Specialist to play a vital role in our Employment Services in Camden.

As an Employment Specialist, you will support clients facing serious mental health challenges and other significant life difficulties. While you will receive comprehensive training and support, it's essential to be mindful of the potential impact this work may have on your own mental wellbeing.

We value a willingness to learn and a passion for our mission. Here’s what the team will be looking for:

• Experience: Strong knowledge of supporting individuals with mental health needs, especially in securing and retaining mainstream employment.
• Background: Experience in health or social care settings, familiar with models like Individual Placement and Support (IPS).
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders.
• Organizational Ability: Strong skills in managing diaries, prioritizing workloads, and meeting deadlines in an outcome-focused environment.
• Commitment: Dedication to professional standards, continuous development, and knowledge of Health & Safety, Data Protection, and employment law.
• Approach: A positive, empathetic, and person-centered attitude, committed to equality and diversity.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases, with strong record-keeping abilities.

We keep our interview process straightforward, so you know exactly what to expect:

• Shortlisting Call: Our recruitment specialists will discuss your experience, motivations, and values, and share insights about our impactful work.
• Face-to-Face Interview: You’ll meet with the hiring manager for a values and competency-based interview.

Don’t worry if there are additional stages; it’s all part of our thorough selection process for certain roles.

We believe in the strength of diversity. Our service users come from all walks of life, and so do we. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that values the unique skills and experiences of every individual.

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer. We are committed to the career development of individuals with disabilities and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the selection process and your employment with us.

Hestia is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals at risk. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment and undertake safeguarding training throughout their employment.

If your application is successful, you will need to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer can be confirmed.

We may close this job advert early if we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

Join Us at Hestia: Make a Difference!

At Hestia , we are driven by our core values and a commitment to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization. Our mission? To empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. We are currently seeking an Employment Specialist to play a vital role in our Waltham Forest service.

As an IPS Employment Specialist at Twining-Hestia, you will support individuals facing severe mental health challenges in finding and maintaining paid employment using the internationally recognized Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.

You will work within NHS secondary mental health services, assisting clients diagnosed with serious conditions such as Psychosis and Personality Disorder, who also have complex needs.

Based in North East London, you will manage a caseload of 20-25 clients , helping them develop and implement personalized employment plans. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting career guidance and job searches
• Preparing CVs and coaching for interviews
• Collaborating with clinical staff and community partners, including Job Centres and local businesses
• Providing ongoing support to help clients remain in or return to work
• Engaging with employers and meeting monthly targets
• Maintaining accurate records

This role is primarily community-based, with 65% of your time spent on-site and the opportunity to work from home one day a week. Strong time management skills are essential to balance client support, administrative tasks, and employer engagement effectively.

Join us for a rewarding career development opportunity in a supportive, high-performing team dedicated to enhancing mental health and well-being through work!

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the core skills required for this role and align with our values and mission. You don’t need to tick every box right away; what matters most is your willingness to learn. We also value lived experience related to the areas we support, so feel free to share this in your application.

We keep our interview process straightforward, so you know exactly what to expect:

• Shortlisting Call: Our dedicated recruitment specialists will discuss your experience, motivations, and values, while sharing insights about the impactful work we do!
• Face-to-Face Interview: You will meet with the hiring manager for a values and competency-based interview.

Don’t worry if there are additional stages in the process; it’s all part of our plan for certain roles.

Our service users come from all walks of life, and so do we. We believe that hiring talented individuals from diverse backgrounds makes us stronger. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, valuing the unique skills, abilities, and experiences that different people and communities bring to our organization.

Hestia proudly stands as a disability confident employer, dedicated to the 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. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection process and throughout your employment with us.

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children, and young people who may be at risk. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment and require all employees to undertake safeguarding training throughout their time with us.

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

We reserve the right to close this job advert early if 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.

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 £38,000 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.
li>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 
li>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. 
li>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. ** 

Employability Officer

Salary: £25,000 – £6,700
Location: Covering Swansea & Neath (mileage paid)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm

About the role

We’re looking for a motivated and people-focused Employability Officer to support individuals into work across Swansea and Neath. This role is all about building strong relationships with local employers, creating opportunities, and helping participants gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed in sustainable employment.

You’ll play a key role in connecting people with meaningful job opportunities and work placements, while also ensuring that workplaces are safe, supportive, and right for each individual.

What you’ll be doing

• p>Developing relationships with employers to identify new job and placement opportunities.

• Supporting individuals to overcome barriers and move into sustainable employment.

• Carrying out workplace health and safety assessments and risk assessments where required.

• Keeping up-to-date with local labour markets to best match participants with opportunities.

• Representing the programme at events and promoting employability services in the community.

• Ensuring all placements and job starts meet quality and compliance requirements.

What we’re looking for

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Experience working with unemployed adults and young people.

• A background in sourcing job opportunities, work placements, or developing business relationships.

• Strong people skills and the ability to build lasting employer partnerships.

• A supportive, proactive, and solutions-focused approach to helping others succeed.

• Willingness to complete a DBS check (cost covered) and EWC registration.

 What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary (Up to £26,700)

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Mileage paid for travel between sites

• The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives

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• Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow and develop

Recruited UK will make every effort to respond with feedback although this is not always possible. If you have not been contacted within 5 days, then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but we may keep your details on file and contact you with future opportunities.

If interested, please apply with your most updated CV.

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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Employment Consultant

We are seeking a motivated Employment Consultant to support people leaving prison into meaningful work by building strong relationships with candidates, employers and partner organisations.

Position: Employment Consultant
Location: Birmingham (office-based in Digbeth at least 3 days a week, with weekly prison visits)
Salary: £30,000 – £4,000 per annum
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 5pm, 22 September 2025

About the Role

This role sits at the heart of an innovative peer-led employment programme that helps people rebuild their lives after prison. You will work closely with candidates both before and after release, supporting their transition into the community and into paid work. Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying candidates approaching release who are seeking employment
• Building strong relationships with candidates to understand and help address barriers to work, such as ID, banking and family contacts
• Supporting individuals through release and into the community with regular check-ins
• Building and maintaining relationships with prison staff and other stakeholders
• Organising monthly job surgeries both in prison and in the community
• Connecting with local and national employers, advocating for candidates and promoting their skills
• Collaborating with probation services, local authorities and third sector organisations
• Logging candidate progress using a CRM system

About You

We are looking for someone who is empathetic, resilient and proactive. You will bring excellent communication skills, a genuine commitment to inclusion, and the ability to build strong relationships across different sectors. Essential qualities include:

• Confident and comfortable working in prison environments (security clearance required)
• Empathetic, non-judgemental and an excellent listener
• Awareness of the barriers faced by people with convictions, with a commitment to helping overcome them
• Strong interpersonal skills – able to connect with everyone from candidates to CEOs
• Organised, IT-savvy and confident with record-keeping
• Strong written skills, able to prepare CVs and disclosure statements

Experience in recruitment, case management or related work would be an advantage but is not essential. A driving licence and access to a car is required for prison visits (expenses covered).

About the Programme

This is the UK’s first peer-led employment initiative designed to support prison leavers into sustainable work. The programme empowers people with lived experience of the criminal justice system to support others, creating opportunities that reduce reoffending and change lives for good. You’ll be joining a supportive, passionate and diverse team committed to making a real difference.

In Return

• Salary £30,00 – £3 000 per annum
• Flexible working with 1 day remote per week
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to make a real impact every day

Application Process

Please submit a CV and 1-page cover letter setting out:

• What skills, experiences and interests you have that fit this role
• Why you want to work with people leaving prison

If you are shortlisted, you will be invited for a formal interview (online or in person) and a short task to show how you think. Finally, you will be asked to pop by the Birmingham office for coffee with the team.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Caseworker, Resettlement Officer, Employment Adviser, Recruitment Consultant, Probation Case Manager, Support Worker. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

At AE Talent Solutions our mission is simple yet profound: to connect exceptional talent with exceptional opportunities. We are dedicated to empowering organizations with top-tier candidates and helping individuals achieve their career aspirations.

Our client looking for a self-motivated and dynamic Work & Skills Coach to join our join their prison industries team at HMP Millsike,and play a pivotal role in the rehabilitation and resettlement of prisoners.

You will be working closely with instructors to support learners in developing their work skills which will enhance their chances of employability. You will provide support and guidance to learners, so they record their skills and work experiences along with motivating and keeping the learners engaged.

In this exciting position, you will collaborate closely with prison industries instructors to support prisoners in developing valuable work skills and enhancing their employability. Your mission will be to empower prisoners to recognize and record their skills and work experiences, motivating them to fully engage in their work. You’ll guide them in completing their Employability Passport and reflecting on their progress, helping them see the value of their journey.

Your approach will incorporate restorative practices, foster accountability and personal growth while helping prisoners build positive relationships and take responsibility for their work.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by equipping prisoners with essential skills that can lead to successful reintegration into the workforce and society.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support prison industries instructors in delivering engaging work programs.
li>Assist learners in completing their Employability Passport, tracking skills development and reflections.
• Help learners recognize and record their work skills, emphasizing their value for future employment.
• Actively motivate and engage learners, instilling pride in their achievements.
• Use restorative practices to promote accountability and personal responsibility.
• Guide personal development through reflection on work experiences and goal-setting.
• Collaborate with staff to align skills development with individual resettlement plans.
• Maintain accurate records of each prisoner’s progress and experiences.
< i>Create a positive and respectful work environment that encourages productivity and learning.

Requirements:

• A passion for coaching and supporting others on their path to success.
• Experience in employability skills development or a similar role.
• Strong communication and motivational skills.
• Ability to foster a supportive and inclusive environment.

Company Benefits:

• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• A paid Life Event Day each year.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to online wellbeing centre.
• Enhanced Wedding leave.
• A paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced Maternity scheme.
• Sharesave scheme.
• Refer a Friend reward scheme

Main responsibilities will be those of an Employment Lawyer. This will include giving advice in relation to Employment Law, policy, governance, conducting litigation; and where necessary and appropriate appearing as advocate in Court and at tribunals (including the ET), hearings, and inquiries. Other responsibilities will relate to other work carried out by the Litigation Team, particularly in relation to civil litigation and assisting with clerking education appeals during busy periods.

Responsibilities

1. To attend and advise such committees, sub-committees and other groups and panels of the Council as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal.

1. Provide general legal advice to Members of the Council and Officers of the Council and to associated bodies, companies and organisations as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal.

1. Implement or secure the implementation of those decisions of the Council relating to legal matters as may be allocated by the Director of Governance and Legal or relevant Operational Manager

1. Conduct litigation on behalf of the Council, be responsible for the care and conduct of such proceedings and act as the Council's advocate before Courts, inquiries, hearings and tribunals including contested hearing.

1. Negotiate and draft contracts, agreements, instruments of governance, and the like.

1. Prepare matters and papers for any form of legal or quasi legal proceedings and undertake any statutory or administrative task ordinarily required of Legal Services by the Council.

1. Deal with disputes and complaints.

1. Keep abreast of developments in the law and to advise the Council through the Director of Governance and Legal Services from time to time on such matters as will impinge upon its functions.

1. Assist in the provision of a comprehensive legal service to the Council

1. To support the work of senior staff and assist the work of junior staff on legal issues

Requiements

• Qualified Solicitor or barrister with current practising certificate or equivalent qualification with ability to practice
• Experience and knowledge of Employment law or the ability to acquire them quickly
• Experience of litigation
• Practical knowledge of public law
• Effective advocate
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Good drafting skills
• Ability to work as an effective part of a professional team to deliver complex issues
• Competent IT user
• Ability to travel to various locations

• Engage, motivate and support unemployed participants through to gaining sustainable employment opportunities.
• Identify and support individualswith their barriers to work.
• Support your caseload with the CV writing and job application process.
• Sign post participants to employmentopportunitiessecured by the business development team.
• Conduct intensive 1:1 sessions with individuals in your caseload.
• Engage with the local community to promote our client as the Provider of choice.
• Signpost your clients to relevant training programmes and specialised services if required.

• Must have experience Employment Advisor/Coach role within the W2W sector.
• Possess the ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring and persuasion/influencing experience.
• Must possess a sound understanding of the local labour market.
• Must be able to demonstrate experience of working towards KPIs.
• Must be IT literate.