Job Role: Employment Specialist (IPS)
Location: Bristol (city‑wide, community based)
Salary: £31,000 per year
Contract: Fixed Term until September 2027 (extension possible)
Working Environment: Community based, delivering support across local areas
Role Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and person‑centred Employment Specialist (IPS) to deliver high‑quality supported employment to individuals across Bristol. You will work with people facing barriers such as disabilities, learning difficulties, autism, mental health challenges and disadvantage, helping them prepare for, secure and sustain meaningful paid employment. This role includes one‑to‑one employment support, employer engagement, in‑work coaching and partnership working, following the IPS and Supported Employment fidelity models.
Key Responsibilities
Employment Support & Vocational Development
1. Deliver person‑centred supported employment using the five supported employment stages (engagement, profiling, job finding, employer engagement and ongoing support). - Complete vocational profiles and action plans tailored to participant aspirations and abilities. - Carry out rapid job search aligned to participant goals. - Provide in‑work support including coaching, skills devel...