Employment Specialist - IPS/Connect to Work (Wirral)

The Growth Company; Wirral; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Growth Company’s Employment, Justice and Health team is seeking an Employment Specialist to support people in Wirral through the Connect to Work service. You’ll deliver person-centred, one-to-one support to help individuals move into sustainable work, using the IPS approach and close collaboration with local employers and clinical partners.

You will manage a caseload, provide CV writing, interview prep, career planning, and tailored job search support, with in-work support to help sustain

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proven experience supporting individuals with complex needs, including health conditions or disabilities.
• Ability to work in a target-driven environment focused on achieving and sustaining job outcomes.
• Strong guidance and coaching skills, with experience delivering one-to-one and group sessions.
• Good understanding of local labour markets and employment support services.
• Familiarity with safeguarding, information governance, and vocational rehabilitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of around 24 clients, supporting their journey into meaningful and sustainable employment.
• Deliver tailored support including CV writing, job searching, interview preparation, and career planning.
• Follow the IPS model and work toward the standards set out in the Fidelity scale.
• Complete Vocational Profiles and Action Plans to identify strengths and goals.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and partners to generate referrals and promote employment as a health intervention.
• Provide ongoing in-work support to both clients and employers to sustain outcomes.
• Identify suitable job opportunities through tailored searches and proactive employer engagement.
• Offer guidance on personal circumstances such as benefits and workplace adjustments.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Guidance and coaching

Client welfare and safeguarding

Employer engagement

Job description

The Growth Company’s Employment, Justice and Health team is seeking an Employment Specialist to support people in Wirral through the Connect to Work service. You’ll deliver person-centred, one-to-one support to help individuals move into sustainable work, using the IPS approach and close collaboration with local employers and clinical partners.

You will manage a caseload, provide CV writing, interview prep, career planning, and tailored job search support, with in-work support to help sustain