IPS Employment Specialist
Location: Across Hyndburn & Rossendale
Salary: £32,061 (25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Role
We are recruiting for an IPS Employment Specialist to support individuals facing barriers into sustainable employment. You will manage a diverse caseload, providing tailored, one-to-one support to help customers build confidence, develop skills, and secure meaningful work. Working across the region, you will take a proactive, person‑centred approach engaging employers, identifying opportunities, and supporting individuals through every stage of their journey into employment. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in recruitment and employability, with a key passion for making a difference.
Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of individuals, conducting thorough assessments to identify personal strengths and barriers to employment.
* Design bespoke action plans tailored to each customer's needs and career goals, addressing specific challenges they may face.
* Guide customers through every step, from job applications to interview preparation, skills development, and workplace integration.
* Help customers build self‑confidence and independence through regular check‑ins, goal setting, and consistent support.
* Offer post‑placement support, ensuring job retention by assisting with challenges that arise during employment.
Required Skills
* Experience in recruitment, sales, employer engagement all within a target-driven environment
* Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence and motivate diverse individuals
* Proven ability to manage a caseload or pipeline and work towards outcomes or KPIs
* Confidence in engaging with employers and identifying job opportunities (business development mindset)
* Experience providing advice, guidance or coaching to support individuals to achieve goals
* Organised, proactive, and solution-focused approach
* Genuine passion for supporting people to overcome barriers and progress into sustainable employment
Requirements
Due to the nature of this role, you will hold a driving licence and have access to your own vehicle. You will also be required to complete an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if offered the position.
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