IPS-Driven Employment Specialist: Help People Find Work

Standguide Group; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days paid annual leave

Birthday day off

Workplace pension scheme

Job summary

Standguide is seeking an Employment Specialist to support individuals with health-related needs to secure sustainable employment that matches their skills and aspirations.

You’ll use the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach, working closely with clients, employers and referral partners to build strong relationships that open doors to new opportunities. All offers subject to references, right to work in the UK, and an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations, and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment.
• Attend regular multidisciplinary team meetings with key partners as an embedded IPS practitioner
• Source job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with local employers to explore hidden as well as advertised employment opportunities
• Provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to ensure job retention.

Job description

Standguide is seeking an Employment Specialist to support individuals with health-related needs to secure sustainable employment that matches their skills and aspirations.

You’ll use the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach, working closely with clients, employers and referral partners to build strong relationships that open doors to new opportunities. All offers subject to references, right to work in the UK, and an Enhanced DBS check.