Self Employment Advisor

Self-Employment Advisor - Restart Job Introduction Be part of something great. Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK, we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people’s lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage a caseload of participants, ensuring they are supported and challenged appropriately to progress towards Self Employment. Partnering with the participant to create a comprehensive action plan to identify appropriate actions to remove any barriers they may have to Self-Employment. Conducting assessments with all referred participants to assess job readiness and provide the appropriate level of support required to build confidence in gaining sustained employment. Identify participants who may benefit from a signposting to a specialist organisation for specific Self Employment information, advice and guidance and making referrals as appropriate. Understanding the internal and external information, advice and guidance related to general barriers a participant may face, along with Self Employment specific support such as tax, finance, and business plans. Ensure participants have access to workshops and tailored support (including. health, mental health, transferable skills, job searching, cv writing, interview skills). Liaise with local Job Centre’s. Salary Range: Non-London = £26,700 - £29,800 Meet personal performance targets and Key Performance Indicators Good working knowledge of Self Employment, and the challenges that participants may face in this field. Building effective and positive relationships with participants, to identify and overcome any potential barriers preventing them from becoming Self Employed or enhancing their existing Self Employment. Co-produce personalised tailored SMART action plans with sequenced interventions and development opportunities to assess participants to determine if Self Employment is a suitable option for them. Use an integration framework of local specialist services to obtain support to address specific issues (e.g. substance misuse, anger management, debt advice, health and vocational training)

Location: Nottingham, GB

Posted Date: 5/17/2025