Impact Personal Advisor - Connect to Work IPS

Wmjobs; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an Employment Specialist to deliver the IPS model within the Connect to Work programme. You will collaborate with participants, health professionals and employers to identify strengths and create rapid, sustainable paths to meaningful, supported employment.

You will provide recovery-focused, personalised support to people facing barriers, including health conditions and disabilities, helping them secure and sustain competitive roles while promoting

Qualifications

• Experience delivering IPS in community settings
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy
• Ability to build relationships with participants, employers and health professionals

Responsibilities

• Deliver the IPS Employment Specialist role within Dudley Connect to Work
• Engage with participants to identify strengths and supporting needs
• Work with employers to create rapid job search and in-work support

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Employer engagement

Education

Experience in health/social care

IPS model knowledge

Job description

Are you passionate about helping people achieve their employment goals and improve their wellbeing through meaningful work? We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Employment Specialist to join our Connect to Work team, delivering the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model to support people facing barriers to employment.

As an Employment Specialist, you will work closely with participants, employers, health professionals and community partners to help individuals identify their strengths, secure sustainable employment, and thrive in the workplace. You will provide personalised, recovery-focused support, building strong relationships and creating opportunities that enable people to achieve their ambitions.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a pioneering programme that transforms lives by connecting people to meaningful employment, supporting inclusive growth, and making a lasting difference within our communities. If you are enthusiastic about empowering others and believe that everyone who wants to work should have the opportunity to do so, we would love to hear from you.

To deliver high-quality, person-centred employment support using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model as part of the Dudley Connect to Work programme. The IPS Employment Specialist will support individuals with complex barriers, including health conditions and disabilities, to secure and sustain competitive employment through rapid job search, employer engagement, and ongoing in-work support.

Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2029 - subject to extension

Workplace Attendance: Working in the office 3+ days a week (pro-rata) or Onsite full time

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications

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Attached documents

• Connect to Work Employment Specialist
• Employee Benefits List.pdf