Ingeus
Employment Specialist
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Company Description
Ingeus is a leading human services provider helping people, business and communities thrive through employment, skills and health & wellbeing services. We are a trusted partner to government and industry delivering services that create positive social impact and transform lives.
Job Description
Employment Specialist
Salary: £31,000 per annum
Location: Covering Harrogate (Fixed Site Worker with regular travel across North Yorkshire)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
As an Employment Specialist, you will champion a strengths-based approach to employment, prioritising an individual’s potential and working with employers to foster inclusive workplaces where everyone can succeed. This is a target driven role where your ability to engage, motivate and connect with potential employers will be vital!
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Client Assessment: Taking a hands-on, proactive and flexible approach to support individuals with complex challenges to secure and retain sustainable employment.
- Build a supportive culture: Build strong partnerships with local support organisations and co-locating to provide seamless support, (local government, NHS integrated care systems, voluntary and community organisations).
- Managing a small caseload: Of motivated participants who have been out of work or never worked due to disability or long-term health conditions, providing comprehensive tailored one-to-one employment support (incl. Resume writing, job Search Strategies etc).
- Employer Engagement: Establishing and maintaining strong employer relationships to create job opportunities that align with individual strengths and aspirations.
- Innovate and inspire: Delivering disability awareness to employers, helping them create inclusive, supportive workplace.
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What You’ll Bring
- A proactive mindset with the ability to adapt to change and think on your feet.
- Strong emotional intelligence, capable of handling sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism.
- A solid understanding of employment services, welfare-to-work initiatives, and the challenges faced by individuals returning to work.
- Confidence in networking, relationship-building, and engaging with employers and community organisations.
Desirable but Not Essential:
- Knowledge and experience of the IPS/ SEQF models and principles.
- Experience supporting individuals with complex needs, including disabilities or long-term health conditions.
- A background in community outreach, stakeholder engagement, or employment services.
Additional Information
At Ingeus, we’ve spent time listening to our employees to build our benefits package;
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to trade for additional leave.
- EAP Support programme available 24/7, including 6 free counselling sessions.
- Private medical insurance and life assurance.
- Up to 2 days of Community Giving (volunteering) each year to support a cause that matters to you.
- Eyecare vouchers to help with glasses or eye care.
- Online Shopping discounts.
- Cycle to Work scheme and travel season ticket loan.
- Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
- Salary Finance offering financial education and advice.
- The opportunity to purchase extra benefits like critical illness cover and dental insurance.
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We understand that everyone’s journey is different, and we’re committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible. If you require any support or adjustments—whether that’s help with the application, interview format, or anything else—we’re here to listen and work with you to find the best approach.
Our goal is to ensure you can showcase your skills and potential in a way that works for you. Please don’t hesitate to contact us [email protected] to discuss how we can support you.
Please note, if we receive a high volume of applications, the role may be closed early.
Division: Connect to Work
Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent
Compensation: GBP 31000 - GBP 31000 - yearly
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