Company
Fedcap UK (part of The Fedcap Group) is a not-for-profit organisation. Our mission is to improve economic mobility by unlocking opportunities that move the dial for individuals and communities. Internationally, Fedcap has nearly 90 years of experience, supporting over 245,000 people annually to help improve their economic well-being and their quality of life through education, health, employability and economic development practice areas.
Drawing on the experience and scale of the Fedcap Group Fedcap Group, the UK delivers a growing portfolio of programmes, to deliver holistic solutions that meet local and national priorities and empower individuals to thrive.
We deliver leading employability solutions across a range of UK contracts and local frontline professional teams. Our services are more vital than ever before to individuals and their wider communities.
At Fedcap, we embed social value in how we work - from who we hire, to who we partner with, to how we deliver services that create lasting change. Whether that’s supporting a young parent into their first job, helping someone return after time away from work due to health or personal circumstances, or supporting a small business become more inclusive - our mission is to create impact where it matters most.
Delivery Programme – Connect to Work
Subject to contract award, Connect to Work will support Lancashire residents facing barriers to employment, including those with disabilities, health conditions or other challenges. This new government-funded programme, part of the national Get Britain Working strategy, will offer personalised one-to-one guidance from Employment Specialists, rapid job search and sustained in-work support. Participants will benefit from vocational profiling, skills development, access to training and help with workplace adjustments. We will work closely with employers to create inclusive opportunities, ensuring roles match individual strengths and aspirations.
Our community-based approach will build trust, remove barriers and help people secure and thrive in meaningful long-term employment.
Turn Connection into Recovery & Make Employment Central to That Journey!
This is a role that drives local integration and early momentum. As the Health and Community Integration Lead for Connect to Work, you’ll play a critical role in preparing the ground for delivery, building relationships, securing co-location, and raising awareness across health, voluntary and community systems.
During implementation, you’ll work with local stakeholders to position Connect to Work as part of the regions wider health and work agenda, recognising its role in improving population health and contributing to inclusive economic growth. That means understanding the existing landscape, mapping current provision, and working carefully to avoid duplication. You’ll help create clear, trusted referral routes into the service and ensure Connect to Work complements, rather than competes with, what’s already there.
We know it takes time to build the right relationships and earn confidence. This role is about creating the conditions for those connections to grow and helping the programme embed within the local system, not around it. As well as supporting referrals in, you’ll help establish the outward-facing links that allow Employment Specialists to connect participants with the support they need to stay in work and reconnect with their communities.
Location/travel: £29,000-£32,000
Location/travel: This contract will be carried out in: Blackburn, Darwin, Burnley, Pendle & Ribble Valley, therefore the ability to travel across this patch is essential.
What You’ll Do:
- Build relationships with health partners to generate referrals into Connect to Work
- Promote the health and wellbeing benefits of good work to clinical audiences - making the case for employment as a core component of recovery.
- Attend MDTs and co-locate with PCNs and community health teams
- Train and brief clinical staff on the benefits of employment and how to refer
- Share insight to improve integrated care and support continuous improvement
- Champion social value and inclusive employment at strategic forums and events
- Work closely with Employment Specialists and Occupational Inclusion Specialists to ensure customer journeys remain joined-up, person-centred, and reflective of clinical needs.
Your skills & experience:
- Experience working in or alongside primary care or community health
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
- A strategic mindset with hands-on delivery experience
- Passion for inclusion, co-production, and systems that serve people better
- Confidence to work independently across community and clinical settings
Desirable
- Background in public health, social work, occupational therapy, or employment support.
- Understanding of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model or supported employment approaches.
- Experience engaging with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) or similar system-level health bodies.
Here’s what makes Fedcap a Rewarding Career...
We’re a mission-led organisation with social value at our core. We’ve been trusted for nearly a century to help people with health conditions and disabilities thrive through work. We’re a Disability Confident Leader and proud to be part of a partnership that reflects the communities we serve.
- You’ll make a real impact: Every success story you help write will be felt in homes, workplaces, and communities across the county.
- You’ll work locally: Embedded in the places you know—Durham’s towns, villages, and rural communities.
- You’ll grow: With access to training, reflective practice, and a national network of likeminded colleagues.
- You’ll be supported: We believe in flexible working, wellbeing check-ins.
- You’ll be part of something bigger: From mental health awareness to inclusive recruitment and sustainable employment, your work contributes to broader change.
At Fedcap, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:
- 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell additional days
- £500 annual benefits scheme to spend at over 900 retailers
- Cycle to Work scheme open all year round
- Pension scheme with up to 5% employer match
- Free life assurance worth 4x your salary
- Health & wellbeing support, including access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
- Digital gym, mindfulness resources and more
Additional Information
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Fedcap Employment is committed to equal opportunities throughout recruitment and selection, in line with our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy and the Equality Act 2010. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively welcome applications from disabled people and will support reasonable adjustments where needed.
We are also proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, encouraging applications from veterans, reservists, and military families.
INDHP3
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: On the road
