IPS Employment Specialist: Help People Find Meaningful Work

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council invites applications for an Employment Specialist to join the Connect to Work team, delivering the IPS model to help people facing barriers gain sustainable employment.

The role focuses on rapid job search, employer engagement, and ongoing in-work support, with a fixed term contract until 31/03/2029. You will work with participants, health professionals and partners to create meaningful opportunities within our communities.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) model.
• Ability to engage with participants, employers, health professionals and community partners.
• Strong focus on person-centred, recovery-focused support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the IPS approach to support participants into sustainable employment.
• Work with health professionals and community partners to remove barriers to work.
• Provide ongoing in-work support and rapid job search assistance.

Skills

IPS model delivery

Employer engagement

Relationship building

Job description

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council invites applications for an Employment Specialist to join the Connect to Work team, delivering the IPS model to help people facing barriers gain sustainable employment.

The role focuses on rapid job search, employer engagement, and ongoing in-work support, with a fixed term contract until 31/03/2029. You will work with participants, health professionals and partners to create meaningful opportunities within our communities.