Senior Employment Specialist

WMJobs; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking a Connect to Work Senior Supported Employment Specialist to lead a team of Specialists delivering Individual Placement and Support services. The role focuses on supervision, training, caseload management and role modelling to ensure high fidelity and positive outcomes for service users.

You will bring at least two years’ experience in employment services or related work with individuals facing significant barriers to employment, and strong leadership to build

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in employment services or related work with individuals facing barriers to employment.
• Ability to build close, trusting relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team of Supported Employment Specialists.
• Manage caseloads and provide role modelling within IPS.
• Deliver supervision and training to ensure fidelity to IPS standards.
• Collaborate with partners to achieve high-quality outcomes for service users.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Supervision

Training

Job description

Shropshire Council,

The Connect to Work Senior Supported Employment Specialist will manage a team of Supported Employment Specialists providing supervision, training, caseload management, and role modelling of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS). This role will provide a pivotal part in managing a high-quality service that meets fidelity standards and delivers positive outcomes for service users.

You will have at least two years’ experience of working in employment services or equivalent experience working with individuals with significant barriers to employment. You will be someone who is able to build close, trusting and productive relationships with a range of stakeholders combined with strong leadership skills to develop and support the Supported Employment Specialists.

Attached documents

• Person Specification.pdf
• Job Description.pdf
• Advert.pdf