IPS Employment Specialist Full Time Permanent

• Annual Salary: Up to £29,000 (depending on experience)
• Location: Greater Manchester (3 locations to choose from, Salford/City Centre/ Stockport)
• Job Type: Full-time

If you are committed to helping people find meaningful employment and can build strong relationships with employers, this role is for you.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage a caseload of approximately 24 clients, guiding them from the start of their employment journey to successful job placement using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local employers to create job opportunities that align with clients’ strengths, needs, and preferences.
• Conduct regular visits and provide ongoing support to both clients and employers post-employment to ensure job retention.
• Collaborate with external agencies, including local colleges and training providers, to support clients’ employment goals.
• Engage in continuous learning about disability and mental health conditions to better support clients.
• Assist clients in developing vocational profiles and action plans, and support them with job searches, CV writing, application processes, and interview techniques.
• Educate and support employers about necessary adjustments and strategies for successful employment retention.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in engaging with employers and assisting individuals in securing employment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, capable of interacting effectively from frontline staff to CEO level.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Experience in guidance, advice, and counselling environments, preferably within health, social services, or the voluntary sector.
• Knowledge of disability issues and experience working with similar client groups is desirable.
• Ability to work in a target-driven environment and achieve job outcome goals.
• Strong organisational and written/verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with potential increase after 6 months’ successful probation.
• Extensive training in the IPS approach.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

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