Caseworker – Employment Specialist

• Hold a caseload of up to 25 participants, or closer to 20 when delivering SEQF
• Deliver person-centred, strengths-based, non-judgemental employment support using IPS and/or SEQF
• Complete and update Vocational Profiles and Vocational Action Plans
• Support participants through engagement, assessment, job search, placement, coaching and follow-along support for up to 12 months
• Provide time-unlimited individualised in-work support and liaise with employers
• Support participants interested in self-employment and signpost to specialist advice
• Work primarily in community locations across Southwark, including participant homes, outreach venues and partner sites
• Build referral relationships with community organisations, faith groups, housing providers, family hubs, children's centres, and health and social care services
• Represent Beam at community events, drop-ins and partner meetings
• Generate referrals through community outreach and engagement
• Build relationships with local employers and identify suitable, sustainable job opportunities
• Support employers with reasonable adjustments, job carving and inclusive recruitment
• Maintain employer contact and a diverse employer and job portfolio
• Maintain accurate records in Beam's systems and the Southwark Connect to Work CRM (Enspirio)
• Work within IPS and/or SEQF fidelity standards and support internal and DWP fidelity reviews
• Contribute to KPIs including job starts, first earnings and sustained job outcomes
• Follow disclosure, safeguarding and data-sharing policies
• Collaborate with the Team Leader, Southwark Connect to Work team, Southwark Council, Central London Forward, Southwark Works and delivery partners
• Participate in supervision, team meetings and training
• Contribute Beam's social value commitments in Southwark

• Experience in a client-facing support, coaching, or employment-related role
• Ability to build genuine, trusting relationships with participants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities, health conditions and complex or multiple disadvantage
• Confidence and skill in building relationships with employers
• Comfortable working independently and flexibly across multiple community locations
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage a caseload of up to 25 people and keep accurate records
• Competent using IT and case management/CRM systems
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and a strengths-based, non-judgemental approach
• Able to commute to Southwark (Walworth Road) at least three days a week
• Experience delivering Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and/or Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) desirable
• Understanding of the DWP welfare-to-work or supported employment sector desirable
• Experience supporting people with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, autism or other complex needs into employment desirable
• Existing networks within Southwark's voluntary, community and faith sector desirable
• Southwark resident desirable
• Able to complete a DBS check
• Must have or be able to obtain the right to work in the UK

Demonstrates expertise in delivering person-centred employment support through Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF), while effectively managing a diverse caseload and building strong relationships with participants and employers in community settings.

• Individual Placement And Support (IPS)
• Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)
• Client-Facing Support Experience
• Strong Organisational Skills
• Case Management/CRM Systems

• Vocational Profile Development
• Vocational Action Plans
• Job Search Support
• Coaching
• Follow-Along Support
• Record Maintenance
• Referral Generation
• Job Carving
• Inclusive Recruitment
• Data-Sharing Policies

• Relationship Building
• Trust Building
• Flexibility
• Non-Judgemental Approach
• Commitment To Equity And Diversity

• DBS Check
• Right To Work In The UK

• Welfare-To-Work
• Supported Employment Sector
• Community Engagement
• Diversity And Inclusion
• Mental Health Conditions
• Learning Disabilities
• Autism
• Complex Needs

• Beam's Systems
• Southwark Connect To Work CRM (Enspirio)