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Ingeus UK Ltd; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

EAP 24/7

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Cycle to Work

Travel season ticket loan

Long service awards

Salary Finance

Critical illness cover

Eyecare vouchers

Job summary

Ingeus UK Ltd in Skelmersdale is seeking an Employment Specialist to champion a strengths-based approach to helping people secure sustainable employment. You will work with participants with complex challenges and collaborate with employers to create inclusive workplaces.

The role requires engagement, motivation, and effective employer outreach; you will deliver tailored one-to-one support, including resume writing and job search strategies, while helping social impact.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Knowledge of welfare-to-work initiatives.
• Background in community outreach or employment services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments and provide tailored employment support.
• Build partnerships with local support organisations and co-locate with partners.
• Manage a small caseload of participants returning to work.
• Engage with employers to create job opportunities aligned to strengths.
• Deliver disability awareness to employers to foster inclusive workplaces.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Emotional intelligence

Networking with employers

Welfare-to-work knowledge

Education

IPS/SEQF familiarity

Job description

Ingeus is a leading human services provider helping people, business and communities thrive through employment, skills and health & wellbeing services. We are a trusted partner to government and industry delivering services that create positive social impact and transform lives

Job Description

Employment SpecialistSalary:£31,000 per annumLocation:CoveringSkelmersdale - regular travel around areaWorking Pattern:Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

As anEmployment Specialist, you will champion a strengths-based approach to employment, prioritising an individual’s potential and working with employers to foster inclusive workplaces where everyone can succeed. This is a target driven role where your ability to engage, motivate and connect with potential employers will be vital!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Client Assessment: Taking a hands-on, proactive and flexible approach to support individuals with complex challenges to secure and retain sustainable employment.
• Build a supportive culture:Build strong partnerships with local support organisations and co-locating to provide seamless support, (local government, NHS integrated care systems, voluntary and community organisations).
• Managing asmall caseloadof motivated participants who have been out of work or never worked due to disability or long-term health conditions, providing comprehensive tailored one-to-one employment support (incl. Resume writing, job Search Strategies etc)
• Employer Engagement: Establishing and maintainingstrong employer relationshipsto create job opportunities that align with individual strengths and aspirations.
• Innovate and inspire:Deliveringdisability awarenessto employers, helping them create inclusive, supportive workplace

What You’ll Bring

• Aproactive mindsetwith the ability to adapt to change and think on your feet.
• Strongemotional intelligence, capable of handling sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism
• A solid understanding of employment services, welfare-to-work initiatives, and the schallenges faced by individuals returning to work.
• Confidence innetworking, relationship-building, and engaging with employers and community organisations

Qualifications

• Desirable but Not Essential:Knowledge and experience of theIPS/ SEQF modelsand principles
• Experience supporting individuals withcomplex needs, including disabilities or long-term health conditions.
• A background incommunity outreach, stakeholder engagement, or employment services.

Additional Information

At Ingeus, we’ve spent time listening to our employees to build our benefits package;

• 25 days of annual leaveplus bank holidays, with the option to trade for additional leave.
• EAPSupport programmeavailable 24/7, including 6 free counselling sessions.
• Private medical insuranceandlife assurance.
• Up to2 days of Community Giving (volunteering)each year to support a cause that matters to you.
• Eyecarevouchersto help with glasses or eye care.
• Online Shopping discounts
• Cycle to Work schemeandtravel season ticket loan.
• Long service awardsto celebrate your commitment.
• Salary Financeoffering financial education and advice.
• The opportunity to purchase extra benefits likecritical illness coveranddental insurance.

We understand that everyone’s journey is different, and we’re committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible. If you require any support or adjustments—whether that’s help with the application, interview format, or anything else,we’re here to listen and work with you to find the best approach.Our goal is to ensure you can showcase your skills and potential in a way that works for you. Please don’t hesitate to contact us [e-mail] to discuss how we can support youPlease note, if we receive a high volume of applications, the role may be closed early.