Impactful IPS Employment Specialist - Hybrid (Kent)

Commercial Services Group; West Malling; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover 4x salary

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + birthday off

Retail & gym discounts

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteer days & wellbeing programme

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

The Education People is expanding its Connect to Work programme across Kent and seeks an IPS Employment Specialist to deliver high-impact employments support. You’ll manage a dynamic caseload, work with employers and communities, and secure job and training opportunities for participants in a person-centred environment.

Using IPS, you’ll help individuals overcome barriers to work, track progress against KPIs, and promote inclusion and wellbeing across all interactions.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering support via IPS/SEQF is preferred.
• Track record supporting people facing barriers to work.
• Strong knowledge of the UK welfare and employment system.
• Experience managing employer relationships and achieving job outcomes.
• Excellent time management, communication and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Manage a significant caseload using the IPS model.
• Deliver one-to-one personalized employment support and signposting.
• Engage with employers, identifying opportunities aligned to client goals.
• Support individuals to gain, sustain and progress in employment with coaching.
• Collaborate across multi-agency settings and maintain partnerships.
• Record and report progress against goals and KPIs.
• Promote inclusion and wellbeing with risk assessments.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Record-keeping

Independent working

Employer engagement

Relationship management

Welfare system knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

The Education People is expanding its Connect to Work programme across Kent and seeks an IPS Employment Specialist to deliver high-impact employments support. You’ll manage a dynamic caseload, work with employers and communities, and secure job and training opportunities for participants in a person-centred environment.

Using IPS, you’ll help individuals overcome barriers to work, track progress against KPIs, and promote inclusion and wellbeing across all interactions.