Employment Progression in Birkenhead

Do you want a role where you can change lives through work? We’re looking for an Employment Specialist to join our passionate team and help people move into meaningful, sustainable employment. Working within our IPS programme, you’ll support individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) who are referred from secondary mental health services. You’ll build strong one‑to‑one relationships, understand people’s goals, and match them with the right job opportunities to help them succeed.

This is a target driven role where your ability to engage, motivate and connect with employers will make a real impact. Our ideal candidate will have experience working in a target driven employability or employer engagement role, alongside a strong understanding of employer needs and recruitment practices. They will bring excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and support individuals from diverse backgrounds. Knowledge of the IPS model is desirable, but not essential, as full support and development will be provided.

You’ll be part of a supportive team, doing genuinely meaningful work and helping people build a better future through employment. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range £31,767 per annum (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Company Pension Scheme - 5% Employee 5% Employer
• Health Insurance Allowance
• Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual Pay Review
• Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements
• Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets
• Refer a Friend Scheme

There’s also the opportunity to progress your career! Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team.

Location: This is a mobile role covering the Birkenhead and Wirral areas; therefore, you must hold a valid driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.

Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm.

Contract: Fixed Term Contract 6 Months.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Assess client’s support needs related to work which may include benefits/welfare advice, disclosure of health symptoms etc, and provide support & guidance.
• Attend regular multidisciplinary team meetings with key partners as an embedded IPS practitioner.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Fully IT‑literate, with confident use of Microsoft Office 365 and modern digital tools including Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business.
• Knowledge or experience of employer needs and employer engagement.
• Experience working in a target‑driven environment.
• Proven ability to deliver services that meet contractual and quality standards.

Desirable:

• Experience and Trained in IPS approach.
• Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification.
• QCF in Advice & Guidance (Level 3).
• Knowledge of the recruitment industry.
• Experience of working with people in the provision of ‘information, advice & guidance’.
• Full driving licence to enable deployment across a specified geographical area (region), when required.