Inclusive Employment Specialist | Community-Based Role

Ingeus UK; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of annual leave

EAP Support programme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Travel season ticket loan

Eyecare vouchers

Long service awards

Salary Finance

Job summary

Ingeus UK is seeking an Employment Specialist to empower individuals with disabilities and long-term health conditions to achieve sustainable employment through tailored, strengths-based support. You will work in Blackburn with regular travel around the area, managing a caseload and building relationships with employers and community partners.

You will provide one-to-one CV support, job searching, interview preparation, and career planning, while promoting inclusive hiring practices and tracking

Qualifications

• Experience with IPS (Individual Placement and Support) and SEQF principles.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or other complex barriers to employment.
• Background in recruitment, employability services, community outreach, stakeholder engagement, or career coaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised employment support to individuals facing barriers to work, helping them identify their strengths, build confidence, and secure sustainable employment.
• Manage a caseload of participants, delivering one-to-one guidance on CV writing, job searching, interview preparation, and career planning.
• Take a proactive and flexible approach to supporting individuals with complex needs, ensuring tailored support throughout their employment journey.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local authorities, NHS services, voluntary organisations, and community groups to provide holistic support.
• Develop and nurture employer relationships to identify suitable job opportunities aligned with participants' skills, aspirations, and abilities.
• Promote disability inclusion and deliver guidance to employers on creating accessible and supportive workplace environments.
• Monitor participant progress, maintain accurate records, and work towards employment outcome targets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Empathy

Employment support

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Job description

Ingeus UK is seeking an Employment Specialist to empower individuals with disabilities and long-term health conditions to achieve sustainable employment through tailored, strengths-based support. You will work in Blackburn with regular travel around the area, managing a caseload and building relationships with employers and community partners.

You will provide one-to-one CV support, job searching, interview preparation, and career planning, while promoting inclusive hiring practices and tracking