Responsibilities
The Senior EPS Employment Specialist will manage a team of up to four Employment Specialists providing supervision, training, caseload management, and role modelling of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach, as part of the holistic recovery plan for people in the criminal justice system, or those with complex needs. The Senior Employment Specialist will provide a pivotal role in managing a high‑quality service that delivers positive outcomes for service users. You will also manage a small caseload of clients to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences.
Qualifications & Experience
* To have a degree and/or professional qualification in management or the equivalent skills/experience
* To have experience of substance misuse services or have experience in a health/social care setting, or 2+ years' experience working in employment services
* Able to use IT and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
* Experience of managing change effectively and facilitating innovation
* Experience of staff supervision, management and/or mentoring
* Proven ability to build rapport with people and especially understanding issues from people affected by offending or similar conditions
* Boundless enthusiasm, excellent teamwork and the ability to work in a target driven environment
* Strong written / verbal / organisational skills
* Driving licence and access to own car
Compensation and Leave
£31,000 per annum
Benefits
* 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays plus your birthday off!
* Royal London Pension and Death in Service benefit
* Access to our in‑house Organisational Training Plan, and full training tailored to your development needs
Other Information
We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working. Due to the client‑facing and service delivery requirements of this role, regular on-site presence will be required. Flexible working requests will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis, in line with business needs.
This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at enhanced level.
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