IPS Employment Specialist: Build Pathways to Work

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is recruiting for an IPS Employment Specialist to join the Employment Team in Colchester. The role focuses on helping individuals with complex needs secure sustainable employment, building strong relationships with candidates and employers, and supporting their journey into work.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of Individual Placement and Support, experience in employment or training placements, and strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders.
• Sharp negotiation and commercial awareness in employment contexts.
• Ability to build rapport with service users, employers and colleagues.
• Strong organisational and written skills for casework and records management.

Responsibilities

• Identify employment goals with individuals and move toward sustainable work.
• Build strong relationships with local employers to create opportunities.
• Develop positive relationships with service users, partners and employers at all levels.
• Work towards employment targets in a busy, target-driven environment.
• Communicate confidently with employers and stakeholders, including senior-level contacts.
• Use negotiation skills to create opportunities and positive outcomes.
• Support people affected by substance misuse, mental health challenges or other complex needs.
• Travel locally to meet service users and employers as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Job description

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is recruiting for an IPS Employment Specialist to join the Employment Team in Colchester. The role focuses on helping individuals with complex needs secure sustainable employment, building strong relationships with candidates and employers, and supporting their journey into work.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of Individual Placement and Support, experience in employment or training placements, and strong communication and negotiation skills.