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Employment Specialist

Date:  6 May 2026
Job Location: 

Gloucestershire

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
 

  • Job Title:                           Employment Specialist
  • Job Location:                     Adult Education Service 
  • Salary:                              £30,024-£32,597 per annum 
  • Hours per Week:                37.00 
  • Contract Type:                   Fixed Term 
  • Duration:                          Until 31/03/2029 
  • Closing Date:                    22/05/2026 
  • Job Requisition Number:    13905 
  •  This post is not open to job share
 
About The Team & Role
Gloucestershire Employment and Skills Hub provide a central point of information, guidance, and support for both residents and businesses. Our mission is to help local people access training and employment opportunities, while supporting employers to find the right people with the right skills. We are a passionate team of professionals dedicated to helping individuals achieve their learning and career goals.
 
We are now seeking two Employment Advisers to support the delivery IPS (Individual Placement and Support) Drugs and Alcohol Programme across Gloucestershire. In this role, you will provide advice, guidance and 1:1 support for people recovering from drug and/or alcohol addiction who require support to move into employment through accessing the new Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Drugs and Alcohol Service. 
 
 About You
Your strong communication skills will enable you to build effective partnerships across a wide range of stakeholders, including other GCC teams, ViA and other clinical services. These relationships will help expand the skills, knowledge, and employment opportunities available to the people we support.
 
Experience of working within a fidelity-based model, such as IPS is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. You will also be responsible for developing an employment support pathway within each district, so having access to a vehicle is desirable. If you meet the criteria and are enthusiastic, self‑motivated, and able to form strong, productive relationships, we would love to hear from you.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community by helping people build confidence, independence, and a route into sustainable employment. We provide a supportive, well-established team environment, along with regular training, development opportunities, and ongoing supervision.
 
 
About Us
  • Flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
  • An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
  • Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
  • Career development and qualification opportunities
  • Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
  • An in-house Occupational Health service
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
  • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
 
How to apply
If you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.
Please do not use AI to generate your application. We want to understand your own experiences, motivations, and communication style, as this helps us assess how well you will support individuals in recovery and work effectively within our team. Authentic, personal responses provide a much clearer picture of who you are and how you work.
 
If you would like more information about this role please contact Nicola.Fellows@gloucestershire.gov.uk 
 
 

Additional Information


To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-


Job Profile - Employment Specialist

 

This Position is subject to a DBS check

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.  


Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.


It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.


Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

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