At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals facing employment barriers through education and tailored guidance.
- Company: The Restore Trust, a not-for-profit dedicated to community employment support.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on inclusive, person-centred services.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by helping them secure sustainable employment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication and customer service skills; experience with complex needs is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
The Restore Trust is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving employment prospects for individuals who need additional support to access opportunities in the local job market.
The organization delivers education and skills training tailored to help people build confidence and job readiness.
As a specialist provider, The Restore Trust has particular expertise in supporting individuals with complex needs and barriers to employment, including those with criminal records.
The team works closely with local employers and agencies to create pathways into sustainable work.
Joining The Restore Trust means contributing to meaningful change in the community through inclusive and person-centred services.
Role Description
The SEQF & IPS Employment Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Bristol.
This position focuses on supporting individuals with barriers to employment through structured education, qualifications, and Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approaches.
Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting needs assessments, providing one-to-one guidance, preparing clients for interviews, and supporting them through the job application process.
The role involves building relationships with local employers, coordinating training and work readiness activities, and monitoring progress to ensure sustainable employment outcomes.
The Employment Specialist will collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners, maintain accurate records, and provide ongoing post-placement support to both clients and employers.
Qualifications
- Strong Communication skills, including the ability to engage sensitively with people facing complex barriers to employment.
- Interviewing skills for assessing client needs, job readiness, and suitability for roles.
- Customer Service skills to provide responsive, respectful, and solution-focused support to clients and employers.
- Training skills to deliver employability workshops, skills sessions, and one-to-one coaching.
- Recruiting skills to identify suitable employment opportunities, liaise with employers, and match candidates effectively.
- Experience or knowledge of IPS or similar evidence-based employment support models is desirable.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and partner agencies.
- Good organisational and record-keeping skills, with proficiency in basic IT and case management systems.
- Experience supporting people with criminal records or complex needs is an advantage.
- Relevant vocational qualification or experience in employability, social care, education, or related fields is beneficial.
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SEQF & IPS Employment Specialist employer: The Restore Trust
The Restore Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Bristol. By joining our team as a SEQF & IPS Employment Specialist, you will play a vital role in transforming lives through tailored education and employment support, while benefiting from ongoing professional development and collaboration with local employers. Our commitment to meaningful community impact and employee growth makes us a rewarding place to work for those passionate about making a difference.
