Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Hours: 1x 37 per week
Salary: NJC Grade F SCP 19-24 £32,061 - £35,412
Closing Date: 9th June @ 23.59
Role is based in Hyndburn & Rossendale.
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is an ICB funded programme, available nationally, which offers around 12 months of supported employment to eligible participants to help them find or stay in work.
Do you want to be part of a friendly and dynamic team whilst making a genuine difference in transforming people's lives? With on‑the‑job training, becoming an IPS Employment Specialist offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference and support those with long‑term health conditions and/or barriers to employment.
Responsibilities
Provide IPS employment support to clients in town centre offices and across the community, including travel across the local area and visits to local employers. Build strong relationships with local employers using email, phone and face‑to‑face methods. Deliver holistic, person‑centred support to clients with SMI or other barriers, help secure suitable paid employment aligned to clients' preferences. Coordinate a caseload of clients, working with referral agencies and integrated teams.
Provide on‑the‑job training and support, help clients with necessary adjustments and working patterns to maintain sustainable employment.
Qualifications
Have a Level 3 in IAG or equivalent, or have a minimum of 2 years demonstrable experience providing employment support, advice and guidance. Must have strong persuasive communication skills, excellent time management and organisational and administrative skills. Access to a vehicle is essential.
Encouraged to apply with lived experience.
Benefits
* Achievable work‑life balance through a range of flexible working options
* Annual leave – 26 days in each financial year, rising to 28 days after five years and 32 after ten; additional leave can be purchased via salary sacrifice
* Competitive pension schemes
* Generous special leave provisions for caring responsibilities, domestic emergencies and bereavement
* Maternity, paternity and adoption leave above the statutory minimum
* Childcare voucher scheme
* Corporate leisure scheme
* Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including access to the e‑learning site ‘iPool’
* Regular supervision, support and annual individual appraisals
* Occupational sick pay scheme and health support
* A range of travel benefits such as train season ticket, car sharing, cycling schemes, staff parking and more
* Free health MOT at corporate health events held throughout the year
* Free independent face‑to‑face counselling and helpline
* Mental Health First Aid support
* A range of employee discounts to national attractions
This role requires access to PSN (Public Services Network) services or networks and successful post holders will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure check of unspent convictions through DBS. The post is also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working status in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
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