At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with barriers to thrive in their careers and achieve long-term employment success.
- Company: Community-focused organisation dedicated to empowering individuals in the Wirral area.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel expenses, and a fulfilling role making a difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping others overcome challenges and build their careers.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for supporting others.
The predicted salary is between 31000 - 31000 £ per year.
Location: Wirral (Community-Based Role)
Salary: £31,000 per annum + travel expenses (beyond base location)
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a passionate and proactive IPS (Individual placement and support) Employment Specialist to help individuals with health conditions, disabilities, or other barriers sustain and progress in employment. This is a rewarding, community-based role where you'll work directly with employees and employers, providing tailored support that enables people to thrive in the workplace, develop their careers, and achieve long-term employment success. You'll combine coaching, employer engagement, advocacy, and problem-solving skills to create positive outcomes for both individuals and businesses.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Individualised In-Work Support
- Provide ongoing one-to-one support to individuals in employment, helping them overcome workplace challenges and achieve their career goals.
- Develop personalised action plans focused on job retention, wellbeing, confidence, and progression.
- Monitor progress and adapt support to meet changing needs.
- Build Strong Employer Partnerships
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with employers across the Wirral area.
- Promote inclusive employment practices and workplace adjustments where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with employers to support positive employment outcomes.
- Advocate and Enable Success
- Act as a trusted advocate for individuals, ensuring they have access to the support and resources needed to succeed.
- Empower customers to build resilience, confidence, and independence in the workplace.
- Support individuals to identify training, development, and career progression opportunities.
- Problem-Solve and Coordinate Support
- Identify potential barriers to sustained employment and intervene proactively.
- Signpost and refer individuals to appropriate specialist services where required.
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate effective support solutions.
- Maintain Quality and Performance
- Keep accurate, timely, and compliant records of all customer interactions and outcomes.
- Manage a varied caseload effectively while meeting service targets and quality standards.
- Contribute to continuous service improvement and best practice.
About You
We're looking for someone who is motivated by helping others achieve their potential and who can build trust quickly with both individuals and employers. You will have:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A compassionate, person-centred approach.
- Strong coaching, motivational, and relationship-building abilities.
- The ability to manage a diverse caseload and prioritise effectively.
- A proactive and solution-focused mindset.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- The ability to work independently across a community-based setting.
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
Desirable Experience
- Experience within employability, supported employment, welfare-to-work, careers guidance, or vocational rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of workplace wellbeing, disability inclusion, or reasonable adjustments.
- Understanding of benefits, health-related employment support, or vocational services.
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions, disabilities, or complex barriers to employment.
- Experience of employer engagement and partnership working.
Apply Now! To apply, please send your CV to: Tiffany Bennett
Employment Specialist in Wallasey employer: Trigon Recruitment
As an Employment Specialist with us in Wirral, you'll join a dedicated team that values compassion and community impact. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and travel expenses. Our commitment to inclusive employment practices not only empowers individuals but also fosters strong partnerships with local employers, making this role both meaningful and rewarding.
