Employment Specialist

Job Description

Employment Specialist
Salary: £31,000 per annum
Location: Covering Skelmersdale - regular travel around area
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

As an Employment Specialist , you will champion a strengths-based approach to employment, prioritising an individual's potential and working with employers to foster inclusive workplaces where everyone can succeed. This is a target driven role where your ability to engage, motivate and connect with potential employers will be vital!
What You'll Be Doing:

• Client Assessment : Taking a hands-on, proactive and flexible approach to support individuals with complex challenges to secure and retain sustainable employment.
• Build a supportive culture: Build strong partnerships with local support organisations and co-locating to provide seamless support, (local government, NHS integrated care systems, voluntary and community organisations).
• Managing a small caseload of motivated participants who have been out of work or never worked due to disability or long-term health conditions, providing comprehensive tailored one-to-one employment support (incl. Resume writing, job Search Strategies etc)
• Employer Engagement : Establishing and maintaining strong employer relationships to create job opportunities that align with individual strengths and aspirations.
• Innovate and inspire: Delivering disability awareness to employers, helping them create inclusive, supportive workplace

Job requirements

What You'll Bring

• A proactive mindset with the ability to adapt to change and think on your feet.
• Strong emotional intelligence , capable of handling sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism
• A solid understanding of employment services, welfare-to-work initiatives, and the challenges faced by individuals returning to work.
• Confidence in networking , relationship-building, and engaging with employers and community organisations

Qualifications

Desirable but Not Essential:

• Knowledge and experience of the IPS/ SEQF models and principles
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs , including disabilities or long-term health conditions.
• A background in community outreach , stakeholder engagement, or employment services.

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