Employment Specialist
hace 22 horas
Bath
Job Role: Employment Specialist (IPS) Location: Bath, North Somerset & Surrounding Areas (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 looking for an experienced and motivated Employment Specialist (IPS) to provide high-quality supported employment across Bath, North Somerset and surrounding areas . You will support individuals with disabilities, learning needs, autism, mental health conditions or other complex barriers to access and sustain meaningful employment. The role includes one-to-one employment support, job searching, employer engagement and ongoing in-work support aligned to IPS and Supported Employment fidelity models. Key Responsibilities Participant Support & Job Coaching Deliver supported employment using the recognised five-stage model. - Develop tailored vocational profiles and individual action plans. - Implement rapid, participant-led job search activity. - Deliver personalised in-work support and coaching to aid job retention. - Help participants build confidence, independence and positive work habits. Employer Engagement & Inclusive Employment Build a strong network of employer relationships across Bath and North Somerset. - Identify and negotiate suitable roles matching participant skills and aspirations. - Promote inclusive practices, adjustments and job-carving to employers. - Advocate for mental health awareness and inclusive recruitment practices. Partnership Collaboration Work from community locations and partner sites. - Build strong partnerships with VCSE groups, NHS teams, local authorities and community organisations. - Contribute to multi-agency working and shared referral pathways. Quality Assurance & Compliance Maintain fully accurate records of participant progress, outcomes and employer activity. - Ensure all work meets health & safety, safeguarding and equality standards. - Collect evidence and data to support programme outcome reporting. - Maintain delivery quality in line with IPS/SEQF fidelity expectations. Essential Criteria GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or equivalent). - Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, autism, mental health needs or complex barriers. - Experience in employability, job coaching or careers-based roles. - Employer engagement experience. - Strong performance and outcomes focus. - Understanding of supported employment principles. - Willingness to work towards a Supported Employment/IPS qualification. - Excellent communication, interpersonal and motivational interviewing skills. - IT literacy (Word, Excel, CRM systems). - Ability to travel across Bath, North Somerset and surrounding areas. Desirable Criteria Supported Employment or Job Coaching qualification. - Knowledge of IPS/SEQF fidelity models. - Qualification in employability, psychology or health/social care. - Level 3 IAG or Employability qualification. - Understanding of welfare benefits and employment legislation.