Employment Specialist

Description

Job Role: IPS Employment Specialist (Connect to Work)

Location: Walsall (Community-based / outreach role)

Salary: Up to £35,400 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday)

Role Overview

We are recruiting an experienced and motivated IPS Employment Specialist to deliver the Connect to Work programme across Walsall.

This is a fully community-based, outreach-focused role, where you will work directly within local services and partner organisations rather than from an office base. As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will support individuals experiencing health-related barriers to secure and sustain competitive employment, using a person-centred and evidence-based approach aligned to the IPS model.

You will work closely with health teams, community services and employers, embedding yourself within multidisciplinary environments to deliver high-quality support that promotes recovery, independence and long-term employment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

IPS Delivery & Case Management

Deliver the IPS Connect to Work model in line with fidelity principles and programme targets

Manage a caseload of participants motivated to start or return to work

Develop tailored vocational profiles and action plans based on individual needs

Support individuals to identify strengths, skills and realistic employment goals Participant Support & Job Outcomes

Deliver practical employment support including:

CV writing

Job search and applications

Interview preparation

In-work support and job sustainment

Provide ongoing, personalised support to help participants secure and retain employment

Support participants with workplace adjustments, disclosure and benefits-related guidance Employer Engagement

Build and maintain relationships with local employers

Source suitable job opportunities aligned to participant preferences and aspirations

Promote inclusive hiring practices and support employers to understand individual needs

Advocate on behalf of participants to support successful job outcomes Partnership & Multi-Disciplinary Working

Work as an embedded practitioner within partner services (e.g. health, community, support services)

Attend regular MDT meetings and contribute to integrated care planning

Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to support participant progression

Operate flexibly across community settings to meet service and participant needs Administration, Targets & Quality

Maintain accurate, timely and compliant records of all activity

Monitor performance against programme targets and outcomes

Ensure delivery aligns with IPS fidelity standards and contractual requirements

Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery

Essential Criteria

Experience delivering within an IPS, employability or welfare-to-work programme

Strong understanding of the IPS model or similar supported employment approaches

Experience supporting individuals with health-related or complex barriers to employment

Proven ability to manage a caseload and achieve employment outcomes

Strong employer engagement and relationship-building skills

Ability to work xjnqpsq independently across community-based settings

Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills

Confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records

Desirable Criteria

Experience working within health, mental health or community services

Knowledge of benefits, employment support and in-work progression

Experience working within multi-disciplinary or partnership environments

IPS fidelity knowledge or accredited IPS experience

Personal Attributes

Person-centred and empathetic approach

Proactive and outcome-focused

Resilient and adaptable

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills

Ability to build trust and rapport quickly

Additional Information

This is a fully outreach-based role with no fixed office base

Regular travel across Walsall and surrounding areas required

Flexible working approach required to meet participant and service needs

How to Apply

For more information or to apply for the IPS Employment Specialist role, please contact:

Robert Rowe (phone number removed) (url removed)

Ad ID: 5418444753