Employment Specialist

Ingeus UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

EAP support

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Cycle to Work

Travel season ticket loan

Eyecare vouchers

Job summary

Ingeus UK is seeking an Employment Specialist to champion a strengths-based approach and work with employers to create inclusive job opportunities across South London. The role involves proactive client support, building partnerships with local organisations, and managing a small caseload to help individuals return to work.

You will engage employers, provide tailored job search assistance, and deliver disability awareness training to promote inclusive workplaces.

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach to support individuals with complex challenges to secure employment.
• Ability to build partnerships with local support organisations and providers.
• Experience managing a small caseload with tailored one-to-one employment support.

Responsibilities

• Client assessment to help individuals secure sustainable employment.
• Build partnerships with local support organisations and co-locate services.
• Manage a small caseload with tailored one-to-one employment support (resume writing, job search).
• Engage with employers to create job opportunities aligned to strengths.
• Deliver disability awareness to employers to promote inclusive workplaces.

Skills

Client assessment

Employer engagement

Networking

Relationship building

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Employment Specialist
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Location: Covering Croydon (With regular travel across South London)
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 a small caseload of 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 maintaining strong employer relationships to create job opportunities that align with individual strengths and aspirations.
• Innovate and inspire: Delivering disability awareness to employers, helping them create inclusive, supportive workplace

What You’ll Bring

• A proactive mindset with the ability to adapt to change and think on your feet.
• Strong emotional intelligence, capable of handling sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism
• A solid understanding of employment services, welfare-to-work initiatives, and the challenges faced by individuals returning to work.
• Confidence in networking, relationship-building, and engaging with employers and community organisations.

Desirable but Not Essential:

• Knowledge and experience of the IPS/ SEQF models and principles
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs, including disabilities or long-term health conditions.
• A background in community outreach, stakeholder engagement, or employment services.

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.

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.
• Online Shopping discounts
• 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 don’t hesitate to contact us [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you

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