Community Employment Navigator – IPS Specialist

Northumberland County Council; Blyth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

26 days annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking an Employment Support Specialist to deliver Connect to Work programme support across Northumberland. The role applies IPS principles to help residents with health conditions and barriers into sustainable work, meeting clients in community and partner settings.

The post emphasises outreach, collaboration with NHS, DWP and partners, driving employment chances, and providing tailored in-work support while working across agencies and required driving and

Qualifications

• Experience in employability, community engagement, or health/social care.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work autonomously across agencies and manage complex referrals.
• Knowledge of local services and employment challenges is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload, providing tailored, person-centred support aligned to the IPS Fidelity model.
• Deliver outreach services across Northumberland in community settings, employer sites, GP surgeries, and job centres.
• Engage with employers to secure suitable roles and provide in-work support.
• Collaborate with partners including NHS, DWP, housing providers, and voluntary sector organisations.
• Support residents through vocational profiling, action planning, and integration with wider support services to move them into good work.

Skills

Employability experience

Community engagement

Health / social care

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Northumberland County Council is seeking an Employment Support Specialist to deliver Connect to Work programme support across Northumberland. The role applies IPS principles to help residents with health conditions and barriers into sustainable work, meeting clients in community and partner settings.

The post emphasises outreach, collaboration with NHS, DWP and partners, driving employment chances, and providing tailored in-work support while working across agencies and required driving and