IPS Employment Specialist
Manchester
£27,000 - £28,500 (25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme)
Full-time, Permanent
The Role:
We are currently recruiting for an initiative-taking IPS Employment Specialist who will support unemployed customers with mental health and additional barriers to work into employment and those currently off sick to return to the workplace.
Duties:
* You will manage a caseload of customers who present with multiple barriers including mental health, disabilities, drug/alcohol issues, ex-offenders, and lack of skills.
* You will complete a thorough initial assessment with each new customer to identify their barriers, previous experiences, skills, or training needs.
* You will agree SMART actions with each customer, meeting them regularly to manage progress, identify new challenges, and ensure they move closer to being work-ready.
* You will liaise with employers to identify new employment opportunities to promote to your customers or to help your customer return to the workplace.
* You will deliver up to 6 months of in-work support to customers who successfully secure employment.
Required Skills:
* You will have extensive experience as an Employment Advisor/Job Coach with a proven track record in supporting unemployed customers into work.
* You will have experience creating SMART Action Plans.
* You will be skilled in managing complex job seekers through person-centric interventions, helping them move closer to the labour market.
* You will have a proven record in employer engagement, skilled in identifying new job opportunities and supporting customers with their applications, interviews, offers, and regrets.
* You will be a vehicle driver with access to your own vehicle.
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please submit your CV.
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