IPS Employment Specialist - Bradford and surrounding areas at Shaw Trust, Bradford
Shaw Trust · Direct employer
Pay not stated
Bradford · Permanent
We're proud of the difference we make and the recognition we've received for our work. Shaw Trust is a Disability Confident Leader, a National Equality Standard employer and has been awarded Menopause Friendly Accreditation.
Are you passionate about empowering people with mental health and/or physical health support needs to find, secure and thrive in meaningful employment? Do you want a rewarding career where every day offers the chance to create lasting positive change?
We're looking for enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate IPS Employment Specialists who are committed to changing lives through employment. You'll support people to overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve sustainable employment outcomes, empowering them to realise their ambitions and make lasting positive changes to their lives.
About the Role
As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will support individuals to secure, retain and sustain employment while engaging with employers who are looking for talented and committed employees. Managing your own caseload, you will provide personalised one-to-one support, helping people achieve their employment goals in roles that reflect their strengths, aspirations and preferences.
Working closely with participants, health professionals, service providers and local employers, you will build strong partnerships that create positive employment outcomes and improve wellbeing through work.
This is a performance-focused role with clear targets relating to referrals, job starts and sustained employment outcomes. Most importantly, it is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives and support lasting positive change.
We particularly welcome applications from local residents within our delivery areas.
Following the successful award of the IPS Contract for West Yorkshire, we will be recruiting for multiple IPS Employment Specialist vacancies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team from the outset and help shape the future of the service.
Area of Delivery
Bradford and surrounding areas.
This is a community-based role where you will work flexibly across the local area, meeting participants where they feel most comfortable and supporting them within their communities.
Recruitment Timeline
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th December.
What You'll Do
- Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, with full training provided.
• Provide person-centred advice, coaching and vocational guidance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local employers to identify suitable opportunities.
• Support individuals through their entire employment journey, from referral and job search through to placement and ongoing in-work support.
• Promote social inclusion, independence and wellbeing through employment.
- A genuine passion for supporting people to achieve their potential.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, resilient and solution-focused approach.
• Experience supporting people with health needs.
• Knowledge of employment services, recruitment or employer engagement is beneficial but not essential.
Please note that all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Adult and Child DBS check, satisfactory references and verification of their right to work in the UK.
Why Join Shaw Trust?
When you join Shaw Trust, you'll become part of an organisation with a strong social purpose, a supportive culture and a commitment to helping colleagues develop and succeed. Alongside meaningful work and great training opportunities, you'll benefit from:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days with service, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Two paid volunteering days each year.
• Enhanced pension contributions after six months' service.
• Life assurance of three times your annual salary.
• Funded qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Inclusive colleague networks including LGBTQ+, Disability, Neurodiversity, Women's and Menopause communities.
• A comprehensive range of health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme and health cash plan.
At Shaw Trust, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everybody feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of disability, health conditions or social exclusion. We believe people perform at their best when they feel supported to succeed. That's why our structured four-week induction programme is designed to provide the training, guidance and confidence you need to settle into your role, develop your skills and flourish in your career.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to find out more about the role, please contact (url removed).
Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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