ROLE SUMMARY – IPS Employment Specialist
You will be part of an established team delivering the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach for a caseload of clients. Your role involves providing person-centred advice and guidance to help clients secure and maintain appropriate employment outcomes. You will also be responsible for building positive relationships with local employers to source suitable vacancies and support clients in entering and sustaining employment.
You will collaborate with a range of stakeholders, including service managers, clinical teams, user groups, training and employment schemes, local colleges, employers, Jobcentre Plus (JCP), and other partner agencies.
IPS Employment Specialist Job Description
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About Us
We are passionate about creating vibrant, green neighborhoods and strong communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of background or circumstances. Our services include:
* Community engagement
* Landscape design & build
* Training & coaching for employment
* Early intervention for health & wellbeing
* Safe & sustainable business support
As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. Additionally, as a Gold Award Employer Recognition Scheme holder with the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a guaranteed interview to veterans who meet the role's criteria.
Groundwork is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices ensure all appointed staff are suitable to work with vulnerable groups.
If you want to work in a values-driven team making a real difference in Greater Manchester, read on.
How To Apply
To apply, complete the application forms below, carefully outlining why you are suitable for this role based on the Job Description.
Please also complete our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form. You can choose “prefer not to say” for any questions you wish to keep private. The information collected is solely for monitoring purposes and does not influence the shortlisting process. Data is securely stored and not shared with the selection panel.
Application forms:
- Job Application Form
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form
- Criminal Declaration Form
Send your completed forms to gmrecruitment@groundwork.org.uk with the email subject ‘IPS Employment Specialist’.
For assistance or to discuss reasonable adjustments, contact Liane Kirk at Liane.Kirk@groundwork.org.uk.
Closing date: 18th July 2025.
Note: The advert may close early if it receives a high volume of applications.
Appointment is subject to a DBS record check. #J-18808-Ljbffr