Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment. We are looking for a motivated and proactive Project Co-ordinator to join our Connect to Work programme within the Skills and Employment Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality employment support for residents across Cheshire West and Chester. You will be responsible for supporting the effective delivery of the programme, ensuring services align with the Connect to Work processes and IPS (Individual Placement and Support) Fidelity model, while maintaining a strong focus on outcomes for residents. Key Responsibilities Ensure adherence to Connect to Work processes and IPS Fidelity model across the team Allocate referrals and manage caseload distribution effectively Conduct regular caseload reviews to ensure quality and performance Provide supervision, guidance, and support to staff team members Lead on the recruitment, induction, and ongoing development and training of staff Support the delivery across Skills and Employment Hubs as required Oversee and maintain high-quality service delivery to best meet the needs of residents Work collaboratively across the Skills and Employment Service, understanding all elements of delivery and supporting where needed Develop and maintain strong relationships with Primary Care Networks and internal teams to create effective referral pathways Represent the service at community meetings, promoting Connect to Work and the wider Skills and Employment offer Collaborate with other Project Co-ordinators to ensure residents are directed to the most appropriate service and locality team We are looking for someone who: Has experience of coordinating or managing employment, skills, or support services Demonstrates strong leadership and team supervision skills Understands (or is willing to learn) the IPS model and person-centred approaches Can build effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders Is highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities Is proactive, flexible, and solution-focused in their approach Has excellent communication and engagement skills This is a hybrid role requiring travel across Cheshire West and Chester, working in a variety of settings, with occasional home working. Funding will be until September 2028 For an informal discussion please contact either Service Lead for Connect to Work IPS – Amy Hill – amy.hill@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk / Lisa Breakspear – lisa.breakspear@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information. Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £12.60 per hour for all contracted hours. For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.