Trauma-Informed IPS Employment Specialist (Hybrid)

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are seeking an enthusiastic Employment Specialist to join the Connect to Work Programme. You will support individuals facing barriers to employment, delivering tailored plans and IPS fidelity-based guidance to improve health, wellbeing and future prospects.

With a caseload of up to 25, you will build relationships with employers and partners, deliver in-person and virtual sessions, maintain GDPR-compliant records, and contribute to programme targets and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience with IPS, Supported Employment, Employability or Welfare-to-Work models.
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults with health or disability barriers.
• Excellent communication, coaching and motivational interviewing skills.
• Ability to build relationships with employers, stakeholders and participants.
• Experience managing a caseload and achieving employment outcomes.
• Strong report writing, data management and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of up to 25 participants with tailored employment support plans.
• Provide trauma-informed, person-centred advice, guidance and coaching.
• Help participants identify career goals and access sustainable employment.
• Develop relationships with employers and explore opportunities in the hidden job market.
• Deliver IPS fidelity-based employment support and ensure SEQF compliance.
• Support individuals at risk of losing employment with workplace guidance.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, social workers and community partners.
• Run one-to-one appointments, workshops and group sessions in person and online.
• Create and review individual employment pathway plans and maintain records.

Skills

Caseload management

Communication

Coaching

Motivational interviewing

Relationship building

Independent working

Report writing

Data management

IT skills

IPS / SEF / fidelity

Job description

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are seeking an enthusiastic Employment Specialist to join the Connect to Work Programme. You will support individuals facing barriers to employment, delivering tailored plans and IPS fidelity-based guidance to improve health, wellbeing and future prospects.

With a caseload of up to 25, you will build relationships with employers and partners, deliver in-person and virtual sessions, maintain GDPR-compliant records, and contribute to programme targets and outcomes.