IPS Employment Specialist — Help People Into Sustainable Work

Morgan Hunt; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is recruiting an IPS Employment Specialist to join our Colchester service. This full-time agency assignment involves supporting people with complex needs into sustainable employment, building relationships with candidates and local employers, and working within an established employment team.

The role requires a proactive, person-centred approach, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to travel locally to meet service users and employers.

Qualifications

• Experience with IPS or employment support.
• Proven ability to engage with employers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong negotiation and commercial awareness.
• Experience supporting people with complex needs (substance misuse or mental health).

Responsibilities

• Identify employment goals and move candidates toward sustainable work.
• Build relationships with local employers to create opportunities.
• Develop positive relationships with service users, partners and employers.
• Work toward employment targets in a busy, target-driven environment.
• Communicate confidently with employers and stakeholders at all levels.
• Use negotiation skills to create opportunities and outcomes.
• Support people with complex needs with person-centred employment support.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation; uphold organisation standards.
• Travel within local area to meet service users and employers.

Skills

IPS knowledge

Employment support

Employer engagement

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Mental health awareness

Substance misuse

Caseload management

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Morgan Hunt is recruiting an IPS Employment Specialist to join our Colchester service. This full-time agency assignment involves supporting people with complex needs into sustainable employment, building relationships with candidates and local employers, and working within an established employment team.

The role requires a proactive, person-centred approach, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to travel locally to meet service users and employers.