IPS Employment Specialist

Role: IPS Employment SpecialistSalary: £31,049Contract type: PermanentWorking hours: Full Time (37.5 hrs pw)Location: Leicestershire - Must have a car to travel community basedStandguide is an employee-owned organisation, which means our employees have a voice in the business and a shared interest in its long-term success.Alongside a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we offer:33 days paid annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after five full years serviceAn additional paid day off for your birthdayWorkplace pension schemeCompany health plan following successful completion of probationOnline GP accessEmployee Assistance Programme, including counselling and wellbeing supportDeath in service coverWill-planning support and access to a secure digital vaultCycle to Work schemeCompany sick pay, subject to eligibilityA broad range of internal training and continuing professional development opportunitiesAccess to employee-owner benefits, subject to eligibility and qualifying serviceMake a difference through meaningful employmentAre you passionate about helping people achieve their goals and find meaningful work? As an Employment Specialist, youll support individuals with health-related needs to secure sustainable, fulfilling employment that matches their skills and aspirations.Youll be trained in the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach a proven model focused on person-centred guidance and practical, empowering support.Working closely with clients, employers, and referral partners, youll build strong relationships that open doors to new opportunities.About StandguideFor more than three decades, Standguide has supported individuals and employers across the UK. We provide employment, skills and support services that help people overcome barriers, develop their potential and move towards sustainable employment.As an employee-owned organisation, were committed to investing in our people, delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for the communities we support.What youll doAs an IPS Employment Specialist, youll:Manage a caseload of up to 25 clients who have health support needs who are motivated to start/return to workDeliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach for which training will be givenMeet 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 developmentAttend regular multidisciplinary team meetings with key partners as an embedded IPS practitionerSource job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with local employers to explore hidden as well as advertised employment opportunitiesProvide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to ensure job retention.What youll needWere looking for someone who has:Educated to a degree level or equivalent experienceDesirable trained in IPS approachAn understanding of the employment needs, and challenges faced by people who experience health difficultiesExperience/understanding of working with people with health support needs, or a similar client group within health, social services, or the voluntary sectorNatural ability to build close, trusting, and productive relationships with peopleAbility to work independently and use initiative to develop and promote a serviceA full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required. Alternative travel arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate.Overseas equivalent qualifications will be consideredWe welcome applications from people with relevant lived experience and recognise the valuable insight this can bring to the role.Equality and accessibilityStandguide is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Leader. Were committed to equality of opportunity and value the diversity of our employees, applicants and customers.Well consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment @standguide couk if you need the advert or application information in another format or require an adjustment at any stage.All applicants will be assessed fairly against the published criteria for the role.Pre-employment checksAny offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of the applicants right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check.Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working with us. Any information disclosed will be considered fairly and individually, taking account of its relevance to the role and the circumstances involved.For a copy of the full job description and person specification, please email recruitment @standguide coukTPBN1_UKTJ