IPS Employment Specialist: Help People Find Meaningful Work

Standguide Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Birthday day off

Health plan

Employee assistance

Will planning

Cycle to work

Sick pay

Training and development

Employee ownership

Job summary

Standguide is recruiting an IPS Employment Specialist in Leicestershire to support individuals with health-related needs in securing meaningful employment. You will train in the IPS approach and work closely with clients, employers, and partners to help them identify skills and goals and create a practical plan for job search, applications, and interviews.

The role involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, sourcing opportunities, and educating employers on adjustments and

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of up to 25 clients who have health support needs who are motivated to start/return to work
• Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach for which training will be given
• 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.

Job description

Standguide is recruiting an IPS Employment Specialist in Leicestershire to support individuals with health-related needs in securing meaningful employment. You will train in the IPS approach and work closely with clients, employers, and partners to help them identify skills and goals and create a practical plan for job search, applications, and interviews.

The role involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, sourcing opportunities, and educating employers on adjustments and