Impactful Employment Specialist (IPS & Connect to Work)

Telford & Wrekin Council; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LG Pension Scheme

Staff benefits and discounts

Free on-site parking

Generous leave entitlement (24–32 days

8 bank holidays and a concessionary (1

Employee assistance programme

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Join Telford & Wrekin Council as an Employment Specialist within the Connect to Work programme. You will work face-to-face with clients to support their journey into paid work, managing a caseload of up to 25 individuals and collaborating with employers, clinical teams, and our IPS framework to achieve meaningful outcomes.

No prior Place and Train experience is required as training will be provided; the role emphasizes equality of opportunity and helping people overcome barriers to employment in

Qualifications

• Commitment to equality of opportunity for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of up to 25 customers at varying stages of their journey into paid work.
• Work directly with clients, local employers and clinical teams to turn employment aspirations into achievable outcomes.
• Engage with employers to generate employment outcomes and promote the Connect to Work programme.

Job description

Join Telford & Wrekin Council as an Employment Specialist within the Connect to Work programme. You will work face-to-face with clients to support their journey into paid work, managing a caseload of up to 25 individuals and collaborating with employers, clinical teams, and our IPS framework to achieve meaningful outcomes.

No prior Place and Train experience is required as training will be provided; the role emphasizes equality of opportunity and helping people overcome barriers to employment in