Employment Specialist

7 days ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time
Job Title: Individual Placement and Support Employment Specialist

Join Change Grow Live in a transformative journey to support individuals in finding and maintaining paid work.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Employment Specialist to join our Hertfordshire Spectrum IPS teams. As an evidence-based employment support model, IPS assists service users in finding and maintaining preference-led paid work, proving more effective than other employment support forms.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a caseload of service users motivated to seek paid work within structured treatment, facilitating their motivation for work.
  • Implement the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) methodology, providing necessary training.
  • Engage clients to identify work skills, goals, and aspirations, and develop tailored job search plans.
  • Assist with job search, CV creation, applications, interviews, and career development, including targeted employer interactions.
  • Create In-Work Support Plans to address work-related client needs, including benefits and health-related advice for employment sustainability.
  • Participate in weekly clinical team meetings, fostering relationships, and encouraging client referrals to the IPS service.
  • Curate job opportunities through customized searches and employer liaison to secure both advertised and hidden job placements.
  • Offer ongoing support, effective monitoring, and guidance post-employment to ensure job sustainability.
Requirements:
  • Prior employment placement experience.
  • Training in the IPS approach.
  • Strong communication skills for effective relationship building.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification or QCF in Advice & Guidance (Level 3).
  • Experience or understanding of working with individuals needing substance use support or similar client groups.
  • Familiarity with employment services addressing labor market exclusion.
  • Excellent motivational, communication, and attentive listening skills.
  • Outstanding interpersonal abilities with a knack for building rapport.
  • Non-judgmental, trustworthy, and empathetic approach.
What We Offer:
  • 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) increasing by 1 day per year for the first 5 years.
  • Paid 'Wellness' hour weekly.
  • 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Varied benefits incl. shopping, cinema, and holiday discounts.
  • Supportive team, training, career progression opportunities.
  • Competitive rates of pay, free eye tests, product discounts.
  • Generous refer a friend voucher scheme.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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