Overview
Are you passionate about working with people and being part of their journey to find employment? We are recruiting an Employment Specialist to join our team. The role is to achieve delivery targets by working with participants to identify employment opportunities and support them into sustainable employment. The participants you'll work with will mainly require health support needs. You will deliver our IPS approach providing person-centred advice and guidance to clients, while building positive relationships with referral partners and relevant local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.
Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of up to 25 clients who have health support needs and are motivated to start or return to work.
* Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach; training will be provided.
* Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations, and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and producing an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment.
* Provide support with job search activities, CV production, application forms, interview techniques, and career development.
* Assess clients\' support needs related to work (which may include benefits/welfare advice, disclosure of health symptoms) and provide guidance.
* Attend regular multidisciplinary team meetings with key partners as an embedded IPS practitioner.
Requirements
* GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths at Grade C or above or equivalent qualification or experience.
* Fully IT literate in Microsoft Office (365) and modern digital technologies, including Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business.
* Knowledge or experience of employer needs and employer engagement.
* Experience of working in a target-driven environment.
* Experience of delivering services to meet contractual and quality standards.
Desirable
* Knowledge of the employability industry.
* Experience and training in IPS approach.
* Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification.
* QCF in Advice & Guidance (Level 3).
* Knowledge of the recruitment industry.
* Experience of working with people in the provision of information, advice & guidance.
* Full driving licence.
* Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
Disability Confident
Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .
Benefits
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we\'re offering a competitive salary range £31,767 per annum pro rata (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
* 2 Volunteer Days
* Company Pension Scheme - 5% Employee 5% Employer
* Health Insurance Allowance
* Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
* Annual Pay Review
* Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements
* Free access to BenefitHub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets
* Refer a Friend Scheme
Apply
There\'s also the opportunity to progress your career. Interested? There\'s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV. If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.
About Seetec Group
Seetec Group is an employee-owned organization and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout the UK and Ireland, and internally with our Employee Owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.
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