Senior Employment Specialist

Shropshire Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking a Connect to Work Senior Supported Employment Specialist to lead a team of Supported Employment Specialists, provide supervision, training and caseload management, and role model best practice in IPS delivery.

The post requires strong leadership, the ability to build trust with stakeholders, and a commitment to high-quality services that meet fidelity standards and deliver positive outcomes for service users.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in employment services or equivalent work with individuals facing barriers to employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Supported Employment Specialists
• Provide supervision and training
• Caseload management and role modelling of IPS
• Ensure service meets fidelity standards and delivers positive outcomes for service users

Job description

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