Subject to successful contract award
Help people build brighter futures through meaningful work.
Are you passionate about supporting people with mental and/or physical health needs to find meaningful, sustainable employment?
Potential IPS Employment Specialist opportunities based in community locations across Leeds and Bradford. You will travel across a range of community locations, supporting local people in the places most accessible to them.
What you’ll do
- Provide tailored employment support: Take a proactive, flexible and hands-on approach to help people with complex challenges secure meaningful work, recognising that the journey does not end at job start and providing ongoing in-work support to help them settle, thrive and sustain employment.
- Build strong local partnerships: Work closely with local government, NHS integrated care systems, voluntary organisations and community partners to deliver joined-up support.
- Manage a focused caseload: Provide personalised one-to-one support for people who are out of work, or have never worked, because of a disability or long-term health condition. This may include CV writing, job-search strategies and in-work support.
- Engage employers: Develop lasting employer relationships and create opportunities that reflect each person’s strengths, goals and aspirations.
- Champion inclusive workplaces: Deliver disability-awareness support that helps employers create welcoming, accessible and supportive workplaces.
What you’ll bring
- A proactive and adaptable approach, with the confidence to respond positively to change and think on your feet.
- Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to handle sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism.
- A sound understanding of employment services, welfare-to-work programmes and the challenges people may face when returning to work.
- Confidence in networking, building relationships and engaging employers and community organisations.
Desirable, but not essential
- Knowledge of, or experience working with, IPS/SEQF models and principles.
- Experience supporting people with complex needs, including disabilities or long-term health conditions.
- A background in community outreach, stakeholder engagement or employment services.
This is a performance-focused role with clear expectations around referrals, job starts and sustained employment. More importantly, it is an opportunity to make a lasting difference by helping people build confidence, independence and a future through work.
Company Description
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.
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IPS Employment Specialist Opportunities (Subject To Award) in Bradford employer: Ingeus UK
Ingeus UK is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and continuous improvement. Based in Greater Manchester, our team enjoys a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth through training and mentorship, alongside the unique advantage of engaging with diverse teams across our London and Birmingham offices.
