Employment Specialist - Thanet, Dover & Folkestone/Hythe

Forward Trust • Dover, Kent • Posted June 20, 2026

About the Role

Employment Specialist - Thanet, Dover & Folkestone/Hythe
Location: Thanet
Salary: Up to £28,000 depending on experience
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 23rd June 2026
Looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives?
At The Forward Trust, we’re looking for compassionate, motivated Employment Specialists to join our Connect to Work team across Thanet, Dover and Folkestone / Hythe. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, although part-time or reduced hours will also be considered depending on business needs and service requirements.
If you enjoy helping people build confidence, overcome barriers and move towards a better future, this could be the perfect opportunity to make a real difference every day.
You’ll support people facing barriers to employment, including mental health challenges, long-term health conditions, disabilities and other life circumstances, helping them find meaningful work, sustain employment and progres...