IPS Employment Specialist

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

• 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. This includes support with their job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques and career development


• 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.
  

  Are you passionate about helping people achieve their goals and find meaningful work? As an Employment Specialist, you'll support individuals with health-related needs to secure sustainable, fulfilling employment that matches their skills and aspirations.

You’ll be trained in the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach - a proven model focused on person-centred guidance and practical, empowering support. Working closely with clients, employers, and referral partners, you’ll build strong relationships that open doors to new opportunities.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of the applicant's right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check.

Standguide is an employee-owned organisation, which means our employees have a voice in the business and a shared interest in its long-term success. Alongside a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we offer, About Standguide For more than three decades, Standguide has supported individuals and employers across the UK. We provide employment, skills and support services that help people overcome barriers, develop their potential and move towards sustainable employment. As an employee-owned organisation, we're committed to investing in our people, delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for the communities we support.

• 33 days paid annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after five full years' service


• An additional paid day off for your birthday


• Workplace pension scheme