IPS Employment Specialist

Role:IPSEmployment Specialist Salary: £31,048 - £33,487 per annum, based on qualifications and experience Contract type:Permanent Working hours:Full Time (37.5 hrs pw) Location:Kings-LynnFor over three decades, we have been dedicated to supporting individuals and employers across the UK. As a nationwide market leader, we haveassistedover 13,000 people in the past year alone to retrain, embark on new career paths, orestablishtheir own businesses.Are you passionate about helping people achieve their goals and find meaningful work? As an Employment Specialist,youllsupport individuals with health-related needs to secure sustainable, fulfilling employment that matches their skills and aspirations. Youllbe trained in the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approacha proven model focused on person-centred guidance and practical, empowering support. Working closely with clients, employers, and referral partners,youllbuild strong relationships that open doors to new opportunities.Whatyoulldo Manage a caseload of up to 25 clients who have health support needs who are motivated to start/return to work Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach for which training will be given Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations, and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment. This includes support with their job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques and career development Attend regular multidisciplinary team meetings with key partners as an embedded IPS practitioner Source job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with local employers to explore hidden as well as advertised employment opportunities Provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to ensure job retention.Whatyoullneed Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience Desirabletrained in IPS approach An understanding of the employment needs, and challenges faced by people who experience health difficulties Experience/understanding of working with people with health support needs, or a similar client group within health, social services, or the voluntary sector Natural ability to build close, trusting, and productive relationships with people Ability to work independently and use initiative to develop and promote a service Full UK Driving License as this role requires travel. Overseas equivalent qualifications will be accepted.We welcome applicants with lived experience and encourage applications that reflect the relevance to the post.Benefits CPD - Broad range of internal training to enhance your knowledge and skills Generous pension scheme, with the option to opt out Company health plan subject to successful completion of probation period 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays 5-10 sick day per year paid.Join us atStandguideand be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on individuals' lives and businesses nationwide.Standguideis an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and value the diversity of our staff and customers. Wethriveoncreatingpositive working relationships, free from discrimination.Successful candidates will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.For the full job description and person specification, please email Amy at recruitment @standguide.co.uk.TPBN1_UKTJ