Senior IPS Employment Leader | Team Coach & Partnerships

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

Job summary

The Forward Trust seeks an experienced Senior Employment Specialist / Team Leader to lead and develop a team delivering high-quality, person-centred employment support across Thanet, Dover, Folkestone and Hythe. You will also maintain a small caseload when required and champion best practice.

You will build strong employer relationships, recruit and engage with partners, and work with NHS and local services to create joined-up pathways to sustainable employment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering IPS, supported employment or employment support services.
• Experience supervising or leading others.
• Ability to develop strong employer relationships and pathways to employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, coach and develop a team of Employment Specialists.
• Maintain a small caseload when required to model best practice.
• Develop relationships with employers and partners to create job opportunities.
• Collaborate with NHS teams, local authorities and Jobcentre Plus to deliver joined-up support.

Skills

Leadership

Employer engagement

Recruitment

IPS principles

Coaching

Communication

Job description

The Forward Trust seeks an experienced Senior Employment Specialist / Team Leader to lead and develop a team delivering high-quality, person-centred employment support across Thanet, Dover, Folkestone and Hythe. You will also maintain a small caseload when required and champion best practice.

You will build strong employer relationships, recruit and engage with partners, and work with NHS and local services to create joined-up pathways to sustainable employment.