Employment Specialist

Ingeus is a leading human services provider helping people, business and communities thrive through employment, skills and health & wellbeing services. We are a trusted partner to government and industry delivering services that create positive social impact and transform lives.

Employment Specialist
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Salary: £31,000 per annum
Location: Covering the Ripon area
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9am 5pm in the community

Our Employment Specialists work shoulder to shoulder with our service users, prioritising an individuals 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 as well as service users will be vital!
What Youll 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 asmall 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
• Employer Engagement : Establishing and maintainingstrong employer relationships to create job opportunities that align with individual strengths and aspirations.
• Innovate and inspire: Deliveringdisability awareness to employers, helping them create inclusive, supportive workplace

What Youll Bring

• Aproactive mindset with the ability to adapt to change and think on your feet.
• Strongemotional 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 innetworking , relationship-building, and engaging with employers and community organisations.

Desirable but Not Essential:

• Knowledge and experience of theIPS/ SEQF models and principles
• Experience supporting individuals withcomplex needs , including disabilities or long-term health conditions.
• A background incommunity outreach , stakeholder engagement, or employment services.

At Ingeus, weve spent time listening to our employees to build our benefits package;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to trade for additional leave.
• EAPSupport programme available 24/7, including 6 free counselling sessions.
• Private medical insurance andlife assurance .
• Up to2 days of Community Giving (volunteering) each year to support a cause that matters to you.
• Eyecarevouchers to help with glasses or eye care.
• Online Shopping discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme andtravel season ticket loan .
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Salary Finance offering financial education and advice.
• The opportunity to purchase extra benefits likecritical illness cover anddental insurance .

We understand that everyones journey is different, and were committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible. If you require any support or adjustmentswhether thats help with the application, interview format, or anything elsewere here to listen and work with you to find the best approach. xwwtmva

Our goal is to ensure you can showcase your skills and potential in a way that works for you. Please dont hesitate to contact us to discuss how we can support you

Please note, if we receive a high volume of applications, the role may be closed early.