Job Overview
Allocate caseloads of supported employment programme participants to Employment Specialists and manage own caseload to assist them in securing and sustaining paid employment in line with their preferences and vocational goals. Supervise the delivery of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) or Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) approach; providing person‑centred advice and guidance to participants, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable participants to move into suitable employment. Provide support, guidance and coaching to Employment Specialists and participants, including on‑the‑job training where appropriate that benefits the participant and the employer.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage own caseload of participants with disabilities / health support needs and other barriers to employment, employing IPS methods to offer personalised guidance and support.
* Allocate and supervise the caseloads of Employment Specialists.
* Provide guidance and coaching to Employment Specialists and act as the first point of contact for problem solving.
* Co‑ordinate processes and systems in relation to work‑flow management.
* Meet, assess and support participants to understand their key skills, aspirations, and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and production of an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment.
* Provide person‑centred advice and guidance to participants.
* Maintain a community focus and work collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary teams, support services, referral partners, education partners, Primary Care and NHS teams, job centres and VCS organisations to maintain positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to support.
* Build positive relationships with local employers to enable participants to move into and/or maintain suitable employment including sourcing job opportunities and raising awareness of reasonable adjustments, return‑to‑work strategies and ongoing contact, reducing barriers in the workplace and supporting employers to become disability confident.
* Provide a quality service through conducting regular visits, effective monitoring and in‑work training and support to participants and employers to help sustain employment.
Further Information
Why join us?
This is your opportunity to be part of a forward‑thinking programme that puts people at the heart of everything we do. Connect to Work follows a place, train and maintain model supporting individuals to move into employment quickly, while providing tailored training and ongoing support to help them succeed and stay in work. As a ‘work first’ intervention, the programme is designed to help people achieve lasting employment outcomes through personalised, person‑centred support and strong partnerships with local employers. You’ll be part of a team that makes a real difference in people’s lives by helping them build confidence, develop skills, and thrive in meaningful employment.
How to apply
If you’re reading this and feel excited about the opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you have direct experience or transferable skills and a passion for helping others, please use the personal statement to tell us why you’d be a great addition to our team, using the Job Description to support your application.
About Us
About BCP Council: BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world‑renowned coastline. We can offer career‑defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world‑class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our benefits
A Place to Thrive – Join BCP Council. At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people. From 1 December 2025, we’re proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it’s flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first – we’re excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that’s evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities.
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