IPS Employment Specialist

Overview

IPS Employment Specialist Across Blackburn — £32,061 (25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme). Full-time, Permanent.

The Role:

We are recruiting for an IPS Employment Specialist to support individuals facing barriers into sustainable employment. You will manage a diverse caseload, providing tailored, one-to-one support to help customers build confidence, develop skills, and secure meaningful work. Working across the region, you will take a proactive, person-centred approach engaging employers, identifying opportunities, and supporting individuals through every stage of their journey into employment.

This role is ideal for individuals with a background in recruitment and employability, with a key passion about making a difference.

• Manage a caseload of individuals, conducting thorough assessments to identify personal strengths and barriers to employment.
• Design bespoke action plans tailored to each customer's needs and career goals, addressing specific challenges they may face.
• Guide customers through every step, from job applications to interview preparation, skills development, and workplace integration.
• Help customers build self-confidence and independence through regular check-ins, goal setting, and consistent support.
• Offer post-placement support, ensuring job retention by assisting with challenges that arise during employment.

• Experience in recruitment, sales, and employer engagement within a target-driven environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and motivate diverse individuals.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload or pipeline and work towards outcomes or KPIs.
• Confidence in engaging with employers and identifying job opportunities (business development mindset).
• Experience providing advice, guidance, or coaching to support individuals to achieve goals.
• Organised, proactive, and solution-focused approach.
• Genuine passion for supporting people to overcome barriers and progress into sustainable employment.

Due to the nature of this role, you will hold a driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.