Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

Across Garstang, Kirkham & Wesham

£32,061 (25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme) Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting for an IPS Employment Specialist to support individuals facing barriers to sustainable employment across Garstang, Kirkham & Wesham.

This is a rewarding, person‑centred role where you will manage a varied caseload, providing tailored one‑to‑one support to help individuals build confidence, develop skills, and secure meaningful work. You’ll take a proactive approach, working closely with local employers to identify opportunities and support customers throughout their journey into employment and beyond. This role would suit someone with a background in recruitment or employability who has a genuine passion for making a positive difference.

• Managing a caseload of customers, conducting detailed assessments to identify strengths and barriers to employment
• Creating personalised action plans aligned to individual goals and career aspirations
• Supporting customers with job search activities, CV writing, interview preparation and skills development
• Building confidence and independence through regular engagement, coaching and goal setting
• Engaging with employers to identify suitable opportunities and promote candidates
• Providing in‑work support to ensure job retention and address any challenges within employment

• Experience as an employment advisor or as a commercial recruitment consultant
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to motivate and influence
• Proven ability to manage a caseload or pipeline and achieve outcomes or KPIs
• Confidence engaging with employers and adopting a business development approach
• Experience of providing advice, guidance or coaching to support individuals
• A proactive, organised and solution‑focused approach
• A genuine passion for supporting people into sustainable employment

Due to the nature of this role, you will hold a driving licence and have access to your own vehicle. You will also be required to complete an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if offered the position.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.