Employment Specialist — Connect to Work (IPS/SEQF)

IPS Grow; Ilford; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Redbridge London Borough Council is recruiting Employment Specialists to deliver Connect to Work in Redbridge. You will support vulnerable adults to find and sustain meaningful jobs, guided by IPS/SEQF principles and a holistic, personalised approach.

You will work with NHS and community partners to identify opportunities, manage caseloads, and help clients overcome barriers to employment with dedicated support and ongoing assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience in supported employment or IPS/SEQF is preferred.
• Experience supporting people with barriers to employment or disabilities.
• Strong coaching and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of residents with barriers to employment and provide personalised support to help them move into and sustain work.
• Deliver high-quality supported employment in line with IPS/SEQF principles and fidelity standards.
• Complete holistic assessments and vocational profiles to identify strengths, goals, needs and barriers to work.
• Provide one-to-one employment support including careers advice, CV development, job searching, applications and interview planning.
• Use coaching and motivational approaches to build confidence for sustained employment or training.
• Engage with local employers to identify and develop suitable opportunities.
• Support employers with inclusive recruitment and reasonable workplace adjustments.
• Provide ongoing in-work support, advocacy and practical guidance to overcome workplace challenges.
• Collaborate with NHS, social care and community partners for joined-up support.
• Maintain client records and contribute to performance reporting and fidelity reviews.
• Promote the service to residents, employers and partners through outreach and events.

Skills

Motivational skills

Communication

Active listening

Empathy

Job description

Redbridge London Borough Council is recruiting Employment Specialists to deliver Connect to Work in Redbridge. You will support vulnerable adults to find and sustain meaningful jobs, guided by IPS/SEQF principles and a holistic, personalised approach.

You will work with NHS and community partners to identify opportunities, manage caseloads, and help clients overcome barriers to employment with dedicated support and ongoing assistance.