Employment Specialist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Chorley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

EAP Support programme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Community volunteering days

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Travel season ticket loan

Long service awards

Salary Finance

Optional benefits (critical illness, <

Job summary

Ingeus is seeking an Employment Specialist to champion a strengths-based approach to employment, working with employers to create inclusive workplaces. This is a target-driven role with regular travel around Chorley and surrounding areas, operating Monday to Friday 9am–5pm.

You will conduct participant assessments, build partnerships with local organisations, and manage a small caseload to provide tailored employment support, including resume writing and job-search strategies.

Qualifications

• Proactive mindset and adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Strong emotional intelligence for sensitive conversations.
• Experience or knowledge of employment services and welfare-to-work initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Client assessment and tailored employment support for participants.
• Build partnerships with local support organisations and co-locating to provide seamless support.
• Manage a small caseload of participants, including resume writing and job search strategies.
• Establish and maintain strong employer relationships to create job opportunities.
• Deliver disability awareness to employers to foster inclusive workplaces.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Emotional intelligence

Networking

Relationship-building

Employer engagement

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 31,000 - GBP 31,000 - yearly

Company Description

Ingeus is a leading human services provider helping people, business and communities thrive through employment, skills and health & wellbeing services. We are a trusted partner to government and industry delivering services that create positive social impact and transform lives

Job Description

Employment Specialist
Salary:£31,000 per annum
Location:CoveringChorley - community based role with regular travel around the area
Working Pattern:Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

As an Employment Specialist, you will champion a strengths-based approach to employment, prioritising an individual’s potential and working with employers to foster inclusive workplaces where everyone can succeed. This is a target driven role where your ability to engage, motivate and connect with potential employers will be vital!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Client Assessment: Taking a hands-on, proactive and flexible approach to support individuals with complex challenges to secure and retain sustainable employment.
• Build a supportive culture:Build strong partnerships with local support organisations and co-locating to provide seamless support, (local government, NHS integrated care systems, voluntary and community organisations).
• Managing asmall caseloadof motivated participants who have been out of work or never worked due to disability or long‑term health conditions, providing comprehensive tailored one-to-one employment support (incl. Resume writing, job Search Strategies etc)
• Employer Engagement: Establishing and maintainingstrong employer relationshipsto create job opportunities that align with individual strengths and aspirations.
• Innovate and inspire:Deliveringdisability awarenessto employers, helping them create inclusive, supportive workplace

What You’ll Bring

• Aproactive mindsetwith the ability to adapt to change and think on your feet.
• Strongemotional intelligence, capable of handling sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism
• A solid understanding of employment services, welfare-to-work initiatives, and the schallenges faced by individuals returning to work.
• Confidence innetworking, relationship-building, and engaging with employers and community organisations

Qualifications

Desirable but Not Essential:

• Knowledge and experience of theIPS/ SEQF modelsand principles
• Experience supporting individuals withcomplex needs, including disabilities or long‑term health conditions.
• A background incommunity outreach, stakeholder engagement, or employment services.

Additional Information

At Ingeus, we’ve spent time listening to our employees to build our benefits package;

• 25 days of annual leaveplus bank holidays, with the option to trade for additional leave.
• EAPSupport programmeavailable 24/7, including 6 free counselling sessions.
• Private medical insuranceandlife assurance.
• Up to2 days of Community Giving (volunteering)each year to support a cause that matters to you.
• Eyecarevouchersto help with glasses or eye care.
• Cycle to Work schemeandtravel season ticket loan.
• Long service awardsto celebrate your commitment.
• Salary Financeoffering financial education and advice.
• The opportunity to purchase extra benefits likecritical illness coveranddental insurance.

We understand that everyone’s journey is different, and we’re committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible. If you require any support or adjustments—whether that’s help with the application, interview format, or anything else we’re here to listen and work with you to find the best approach.

Our goal is to ensure you can showcase your skills and potential in a way that works for you.

Please note, if we receive a high volume of applications, the role may be closed early.

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