Impactful Employment Specialist – IPS Coach (Hybrid)

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays (pro R

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Discounted gym memberships

Health care cash plan

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Wellbeing app

CPD training portal

Job summary

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST in Sunderland is seeking an Employment Specialist to deliver a person-centred employment support programme for individuals facing health, disability and complex barriers to work. You will enable participants to explore, gain and sustain paid employment using Supported Employment approaches and collaborate with Jobcentre Plus, local employers and health/social care partners.

You will manage a caseload of 20–25 individuals, travel between Sunderland sites, and may work

Qualifications

• Caseload management experience with individuals who have complex barriers to work.
• Coaching or motivational interviewing techniques.
• Proven ability to engage and influence employers to create employment opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a person-centred employment support programme.
• Manage a caseload of 20–25 individuals.
• Work in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, local employers, NHS and social care services.

Skills

Caseload management

Coaching

Employer engagement

Outcome targets

Education

Level 4 qualification

Degree preferred

Job description

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST in Sunderland is seeking an Employment Specialist to deliver a person-centred employment support programme for individuals facing health, disability and complex barriers to work. You will enable participants to explore, gain and sustain paid employment using Supported Employment approaches and collaborate with Jobcentre Plus, local employers and health/social care partners.

You will manage a caseload of 20–25 individuals, travel between Sunderland sites, and may work