IPS Employment Specialist — Help People Into Work

Forward Trust; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

The Forward Trust is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist for Dover, Folkestone and Hythe to help people with mental health conditions, disabilities or long-term health issues move into work that matches their skills and ambitions. You will deliver the IPS model across local areas with tailored, person-centred support.

You’ll manage a caseload of about 25 participants, identify strengths and goals, create Vocational Profiles and Action Plans, assist with CVs and job applications, and deliver

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Identify participants’ skills, strengths and career aspirations.
• Create Vocational Profiles and tailored Action Plans.
• Assist with CV writing, job searching, applications, and interview preparation.
• Deliver one-to-one and group coaching to build confidence and employability skills.
• Help participants overcome barriers including benefits concerns, health disclosures, or workplace adjustments.
• Connect participants with opportunities in the local labour market.
• Build relationships with local employers across North and East Kent; identify opportunities in both advertised and hidden job markets.
• Match participants to suitable vacancies and coordinate interviews.
• Work with employers to promote inclusive recruitment and reasonable adjustments.

Job description

The Forward Trust is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist for Dover, Folkestone and Hythe to help people with mental health conditions, disabilities or long-term health issues move into work that matches their skills and ambitions. You will deliver the IPS model across local areas with tailored, person-centred support.

You’ll manage a caseload of about 25 participants, identify strengths and goals, create Vocational Profiles and Action Plans, assist with CVs and job applications, and deliver