We are seeking motivated and passionate Employment Specialists who are looking for a career in the employment sector to be part of our wonderful teams here at South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA). We are currently recruiting for our various contracts/services within Work and Wellbeing.

• Do you understand the crucial role employment can play in enhancing the lives of customers?

• Do you enjoy meeting people and making new connections?

• Do you want to make a genuine difference and transform someone’s life?

If you answer yes to all the above, then we encourage you to apply!

As an Employment Specialist you will play a vital role in helping customers into sustainable paid work. You’ll receive all the training and support you need to take on the role and have access to a wide range of opportunities to develop your skills whilst working at SYHA.

We welcome applications from all experience levels and backgrounds. What you will need is a good understanding of the barriers faced by customers to move into employment with experience of networking and building relationships with a variety of people.

What is an Employment Specialist?

This is a rewarding and diverse role where no two days are ever the same. Using the person-centred model which has zero exclusion criteria you will be supporting people from all walks of life by:

• Using a strengths-based coaching style to encourage sustainable outcomes for the individuals in your caseload.

• Build relationships with employers to understand their recruitment needs and source individualised employment opportunities based on people’s preferences.

• Work with employers to support their employees who are struggling due to their health to thrive in the workplace.

• Motivate people, to ensure frequent engagement and to focus on developing their skills to ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to find and sustain meaningful and fulfilling employment.

• Advocating for your caseload by educating and engaging with employers regarding the contract.

We are seeking a positive, proactive and empathetic person to join our organisation and welcome applications from all experience levels and backgrounds. Ideally, our successful candidates will have:

• Passion, drive and commitment to challenge inequality and break down barriers, with a strong belief in strength-based support and personalised care.

• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders using a variety of methods such as in-person or via email.

• Excellent organisational skills, including diary management, with the ability to manage various tasks and priorities.

• Confidence to work out in the community, meeting new employers, advocating for the people you are supporting, and showcasing all our service has to offer.

• Strong ability to record information accurately and timely and have excellent IT skills.

• Ability to travel within the South Yorkshire and holding a full valid driving license with access to a vehicle for work is desirable.

We are also actively interested in individuals with transferrable skills for this role such as experience in using a persuasive communication style, motivational interviewing or promoting service to a variety of audiences, this can include but not limited to, coaching, recruitment, sales, education, training/mentoring or sales roles.

For the purposes of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 this is an excluded job.

A DBS check is required.

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Website: https://careers.syha.co.uk/vacancy/employment-specialist-595961.html

If you are interested in this role, please read the full job description and person specification before you apply. If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Judith Badger on 07464 498232

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Assessment Centre Dates: 10th, 13th or 17th October 2025

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152 Rockingham Street, Sheffield. South Yorkshire. S1 4EB

Email: enquiries@syha.co.uk

Tel: 0114 2900 200 or 0800 1380 380

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