IPS Senior Employment Specialist
About the team we are recruiting to
Do you believe you have the skills to support people back into employment? Do you take pride in what you do and can you think creatively about how different organisations can work together to deliver a better service?
If this sounds like you, then you might be ideal for our new Senior Employment Specialist role.
What is the job role?
Following new funding we are looking for a Senior Employment Specialist to join our team. The IPS team aims to increase the number of people moving into employment from our treatment and recovery service. The role will deliver supported employment to people in community treatment for substance use, who may be affected by other health conditions or disabilities, using the Individual Placement and Support approach (IPS).
The Senior Employment Specialist will manage a team of four Employment Specialists alongside the management and operational delivery of the scheme which will include overseeing the budget, strategic relationships, pathways development, employer partnerships and ensuring the contract meets key performance indicators.
Who are we looking for?
About you
- We do not expect you to know everything about IPS – unless you are applying for a Senior Employment Specialist role, where some knowledge is helpful
- We would like you to have experience talking to employers and helping people into work
- We want great communication skills and the ability to build relationships with everyone from the frontline up to CEO level
- Negotiation skills and commercial acumen
- Drive, passion and commitment
- Proven ability to build rapport with people and especially understanding issues for people with affected by substance misuse or similar conditions
- Boundless enthusiasm, excellent teamwork and the ability to work in a target driven environment
- Strong written skills/verbal/ organisational skills
- Flexible with ability to travel throughout Coventry and Warwickshire
To find out more and to apply please visit https://careers-changegrowlive.icims.com/jobs/4812/ips-employment-specialist---ftc-to-31st-march-2023/job?in_iframe=1
Coventry City Council
