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- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 11/08/2026
- Closes
- 02/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Employment Navigator to join Locala's Solutions division as part of the Health and Growth Accelerator Programme Pilot. The role involves supporting individuals aged 18-64 in Kirklees to overcome barriers, build skills, and move back into employment. The successful candidate will have a track record of successfully supporting individuals back into employment and effective communication skills. This fixed-term role is initially for 9 months, with potential extension until March 2029.
Essential criteria
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- For full details of the role and responsibilities please see the Job Description and Person Specification
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
Employment Navigator
Band 5 £32,073-39,043
37.5 hours per week
Fixed Term 9 months - future funding dependant could be extended until March 2029
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join Localas Solutions division as an Employment Navigator as part of the Health and Growth Accelerator Programme Pilot wellness to work
The role would suit an experienced employment coach/adviser who has experience of working with individuals remove barriers, build skills and support them to move back into employment.
We are seeking an experienced employment navigator with a track record of successfully supporting individuals back into employment. This post provides a huge opportunity for the pilot project team to operate an employment project within Kirklees for residents aged 18-64 years, demonstrating the success of health and employment support that leads to positive outcomes for service users. The post holder must have effective communication skills and must be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the project. **The post holder will be expected to be able to travel independently across Kirklees. When considering applying for this post, it is crucial that you read the person specification in order to ensure that you fulfil the essential criteria which will be required fo
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