Senior IPS Employment Leader & Team Coach

Forward Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Trust is seeking a Senior Employment Specialist / Team Leader to manage and develop a team delivering Connect to Work across Thanet, Dover, Folkestone and Hythe. You will also carry a small caseload and provide direct employment support to participants.

The role focuses on IPS-based practice, coaching and developing staff, and building strong employer relationships to secure opportunities for clients in the local job market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing a team of employment specialists.
• Strong ability to coach, supervise and provide constructive feedback.
• Experience delivering CV, job-search and interview support to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and develop a team of IPS Employment Specialists.
• Provide coaching and guidance to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Manage a small caseload and provide direct employment support.
• Support participants to identify skills, strengths and career goals.
• Assist with CVs, job applications and interview preparation.
• Foster relationships with employers to identify opportunities.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

CV support

Job-search support

Interview support

Employer liaison

Job description

Forward Trust is seeking a Senior Employment Specialist / Team Leader to manage and develop a team delivering Connect to Work across Thanet, Dover, Folkestone and Hythe. You will also carry a small caseload and provide direct employment support to participants.

The role focuses on IPS-based practice, coaching and developing staff, and building strong employer relationships to secure opportunities for clients in the local job market.