Job Description

Salary - Grade
GBP 44,937 to 45,852 44937 - PO1
Contract Type
Fixed Term / Secondment
Contracted Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week
DBS Required
Yes
Department
Climate, Homes and Economy
Service
Employment Skills and Adult Learning
Closing date
03/11/2025

5 year Fixed Term/ Secondmnent Opportunity

Are you a passionate and experienced Employment Advisor dedicated to making a tangible difference in people's lives? We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Supported Employment Officer to join our dynamic Employment, Skills & Adult Learning service. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on delivering employment support for our new, high-profile Connect to Work programme.



As a Senior Supported Employment Officer, you will manage and support a caseload of clients facing significant barriers to work. Your primary goal will be to assist them in securing and sustaining high-quality paid employment that aligns with their preferences.



To be successful in this role, you will need prior experience in supporting people to access employment. You will be adept at building positive relationships with local employers, as well as key stakeholders, to generate referrals and create meaningful employment opportunities. The postholder will also work closely with individuals at risk of losing their jobs to help them retain their role, whilst also providing support to employers. You will need to be skilled at stakeholder engagement to ensure a steady flow of referrals to the programme, building positive relationships with local employers and partner organisations to create meaningful employment opportunities.



You will be joining an experienced and well-resourced Employment, Skills and Adult Learning service, adept at delivering all aspects of supported employment. We are committed to your professional development and will provide comprehensive training on the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) and SEQF (Supported Employment Quality Framework) models.

Enchanced DBS is required

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.



If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's.

To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.

As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

Prior to applying for a vacancy for a secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest in applying for the role.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications

:

03 November

2025 (22:59)

Interview date

:

17 &18 November

2025

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.



Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.



The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk