Community Employment Navigator

(Ref: E/CEN/V/25)

Job details:

• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Salary: £28,773.12 per annum
• Contract: Fixed term initially until March 2026 (may be extended subject to funding)
• Location: Belfast, Lisburn and Newtownabbey

Job Background:

The Community Employment Navigator will engage individuals from communities experiencing high levels of deprivation, supporting them on their journey towards employment. The role involves guiding individuals from initial engagement through skills development, training, and ultimately securing sustainable employment. This includes facilitating employment focused training academies, helping participants gain qualifications, and building relationships with employers to create job and work experience opportunities.

Essential Criteria:

• GCSE English Language and Maths and Grade C or above
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an employment support role
• Strong understanding of barriers to employment and strategies to overcome them
• Knowledge of training, qualification pathways and employability skills development
• Driving license and access to transport

Desirable Criteria:

• Qualification in employability, career guidance, social work, community development or related field
• Knowledge and/or experience of Community Development Work

For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9084 8494 or email: recruit@brysongroup.org

Application packs with full job description are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home, where there is also the option to apply online.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is:

Monday 7th April 2025 at 4pm