Get Set for making a difference to people's lives
Get Set UK is more than just an employment services or training provider; we're here to nurture potential and help people move towards a better tomorrow. We support people to make positive changes in their lives and believe people should be able to fulfil their potential, whatever their circumstances.
As we grow, we are looking for our next IPS Employment Specialist to join the team.
As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will be instrumental in empowering individuals with health conditions to secure meaningful and sustainable employment. By leveraging the proven Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, you will provide tailored guidance and mentorship, helping clients overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their vocational goals. This rewarding role involves engaging with clients in the community, job coaching at employer sites, and fostering strong relationships with local businesses and stakeholders.
Every day, you will have the opportunity to touch lives, inspire change, and contribute to a society where everyone gets a fair chance to shine.
Your impact:
Support Participants: Guide clients through the entire journey from engagement to in-work support, providing personalised and practical assistance tailored to their employment aspirations.
Job Matching: Forge solid connections with local employers to uncover both visible and hidden job opportunities that align with participant preferences.
Collaborative Networking: Work with community health teams and job centres to develop strong referral networks and a collaborative approach to enhancing participant pathways to employment.
Workplace Advocacy: Advocate for participants in the workplace, supporting them and their employers through the journey to sustained employment, including the return-to-work process.
Team Contribution: Collaborate with the team to deliver service objectives and targets effectively.
Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous records and compliance through our CRM systems, ensuring service excellence.
Community Engagement: Spend approximately 80% of your time working in the community and 20% working from home, providing flexible and accessible support to clients.
Who we seek:
Deep Understanding of Employment Barriers: Knowledgeable about the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, neurodiversity, and other barriers to employment.
Proactive and Outcome-Oriented: Experienced in supporting diverse participant needs and driving positive results.
Competent Navigator: Confidently handles complex tasks, influencing and guiding others towards achieving employment goals.
Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Organisational Skills: Efficiently manages multiple tasks and maintains meticulous attention to detail.
Relationship-Building: Builds strong connections with clients, colleagues, and external partners.
Empathetic and Supportive: Shows a genuine interest in helping people and understanding their unique challenges.
Ambitious and Resourceful: Demonstrates innovation in supporting customers and confidence in a target-driven environment.
Team Player: Collaborates effectively with the team to drive our mission forward.
Experienced: Proven success in customer-facing roles, preferably within the welfare-to-work sector.
Ready to Learn: Open to developing skills as an IPS Employment Specialist.
Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of computers, data entry, and MS Office.
Mobile: Ability to travel across Surrey for face-to-face engagements.
You share our values:
Be Ambitious: Show determination and innovation in your approach.
Be Inspiring: Inspire responsibility through your daily actions.
Be Proud: Take pride in your daily achievements and want to support your local community.
Be Considerate: Collaborate well in an inclusive environment.
Own It: Own your attitude, motivation, and actions.
Our promise to you:
We're here to support you as much as you support our clients. Our mission is clear: to empower, ignite opportunities, support resilience, and nurture career success for everyone.
Our workplace is dynamic, committed, encouraging, and empathetic. We believe in creating an environment that is not just about professional growth but also personal wellbeing. As part of the Get Set UK team, you'll enjoy:
Competitive salaries that appreciate your hard work and dedication.
Comprehensive pension schemes designed for your future security.
Healthcare packages that prioritise your wellbeing.
Gym memberships to support your physical health and mental clarity.
An inclusive employee forum where your voice is heard and valued.
Continuous training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed.
Get Set for a better tomorrow:
Join us in our mission to change lives for the better. Apply now to take the first step towards a career where your work matters. With a streamlined application process, your next big opportunity is just a few clicks away. Expect more than a job; anticipate making an impact.
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We reserve the right to close applications early. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome all applications. Get Set UK is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, physical and mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status. Our aim is to support and maintain the physical and mental health of all people at work.
If you do need any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and recruitment process, please let us know at the outset and we will work hard to provide the right solution for you.
Get Set UK does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Get Set UK will consider these CVs as gifts and will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.
