Employment Specialist

TDA Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job description

Employment Specialist

Haringey, North London (half in office, half in the field)

£29,500 to £32,000 per year plus benefits depending on experience

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead by Example: Deliver a high-quality service in line with client's values, motivating the team, and demonstrating best practices in IPS (Individual Placement and Support) employment services.
2. Dual Responsibility: Balance responsibilities to both clinical partners and Client, ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
3. Caseload Management: Manage a caseload of up to 25 clients, providing advice and support to help them overcome barriers to employment and remain in work.
4. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client activity and outcomes using Client's CRM and the NHS Rio system.
5. Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement, leading change initiatives and problem-solving.
6. Client Support: Prepare participants for employment through vocational profiling and ongoing, tailored support to help them achieve their employment goals.
7. Employment Retention: Provide ongoing support to participants once they secure employment, assisting with job retention strategies.
8. Employer Engagement: Work proactively with external employers to open up and secure job opportunities for participants, with a focus on the hidden labour market.
9. Workplace Support: Offer advice and support to employers, including negotiating workplace adjustments and maintaining contact to ensure job retention.
10. Support Needs Assessment: Assist participants with employment-related support such as benefits advice, travel arrangements, and managing health at work.
11. Workshops & Training: Facilitate employment workshops and collaborate with other team members to support participants.
12. Agency Collaboration: Build relationships with external agencies (e.g., colleges, training providers) to help individuals achieve their employment goals.
13. Confidentiality & Professionalism: Maintain a professional relationship with clients and staff, respecting confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Identify and participate in appropriate training for personal and professional development.
2. Support in-house staff training and facilitate peer learning.
3. Contribute to the development of a locally responsive service, particularly supporting disadvantaged communities.
4. Promote and comply with all Their policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, and Data Protection.

Requirements:

1. Have a valid Enhanced DBS.
2. Experience working in employment services, ideally within a clinical or supported employment setting.
3. Strong case management skills with the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Knowledge of the IPS model and experience in employer engagement.
6. Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including clinical teams and external agencies.

If you feel this is the position you are looking for, please do not hesitate to apply or contact me on (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more details.

Alec Lintern

Recruitment Consultant

TDA Telecoms