Employment Specialist

Trigon Recruitment Ltd; Hurn; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Mileage allowance

Aviva Healthcare

Cycle to Work

Annual pay reviews

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Trigon Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Employment Specialist to support individuals facing barriers to employment in New Milton and surrounding areas. You will work within the IPS model, offering personalised employment support, helping clients identify career goals and secure sustainable work.

The role is community-focused with flexible arrangements, allowing home-working where suitable while most time is spent meeting participants, employers and partner organisations in community

Qualifications

• Experience in employment support or IPS.
• Transferable experience in SEND, mental health or community support is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of participants with tailored employment support.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred employment guidance and coaching.
• Identify skills, strengths and goals of participants.
• Develop and review personalised action plans for progression.
• Build relationships with local employers to create job opportunities.
• Promote inclusive recruitment and engage with employers.
• Match participants to vacancies based on skills and preferences.
• Assist with job searching, CVs, applications, and interview prep.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, Jobcentre Plus and community organisations.
• Maintain accurate case records and compliance documentation.
• Deliver support in line with IPS Fidelity principles and contractual requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Employer engagement

Proactive/resilient

IPS experience

Job description

IPS Employment Specialist

Location: New Milton

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Please note: due to the community-based nature of this role, a full UK driving licence and access to own own vehicle is required.

About the Role

Trigon Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced and motivated Employment Specialist to join a leading organisation supporting individuals with barriers to employment across New Milton and the surrounding area.

Working within the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, you will provide personalised employment support to participants, helping them identify their career aspirations, build confidence, secure suitable employment and sustain their chosen job.

This is a community-focused, flexible role, offering the opportunity to work from home when appropriate while spending the majority of your time meeting participants, employers and partner organisations in community settings.

You will take a person-centred approach, working closely with individuals who may face a range of barriers, including mental health conditions, neurodiversity, SEND, health conditions and other complex circumstances.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of participants, providing tailored employment support based on their individual needs and aspirations.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred employment guidance, coaching and vocational support.
• Identify participants' skills, strengths, interests, experience and employment goals.
• Develop and regularly review personalised action plans to support progression into sustainable employment.
• Build strong and productive relationships with local employers to identify and develop suitable job opportunities.
• Proactively engage with employers and promote the benefits of inclusive recruitment.
• Match participants with appropriate vacancies based on their skills, aspirations, experience and preferences.
• Support participants with job searching, applications, CVs, interview preparation and employer engagement.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, Jobcentre Plus, support services and community organisations.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records, action plans and compliance documentation.
• Work towards agreed performance and contractual outcomes while maintaining high standards of participant support.
• Deliver employment support in accordance with IPS Fidelity principles and relevant contractual requirements.

Essential Requirements

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in employment support, IPS, supported employment, welfare-to-work or similar services.

Applications are also welcomed from candidates with transferable experience in areas such as SEND, mental health, recovery, supported housing, community support or other frontline support services, provided you have a strong interest in helping people progress towards employment.

What you will also need

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting individuals who face multiple or complex barriers.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• The ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively and work independently.
• Confidence engaging with employers and developing employment opportunities.
• A proactive, solution-focused and resilient approach.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• An Enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to obtain one.

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of IPS (Individual Placement and Support) and Fidelity principles.
• Experience supporting individuals with SEND or neurodiverse needs.
• Understanding of inclusive recruitment and workplace adjustments.
• Knowledge of the Access to Work scheme.
• Experience delivering employment support through similar programmes.
• Lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery.

What is on Offer

• Flexible and community-based working
• 40 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• 55p per mile mileage allowance from home
• Aviva Healthcare
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Annual pay reviews
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for career progression

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Candidates already registered with the DBS Update Service are particularly welcomed.