Employment Specialist - Poole BH SZ

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We re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay terms and conditions.
To promote fairness and consistency all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition While the starting salary is fixed the role offers excellent scope for growth meaningful contribution and being part of a forward-thinking team
Join us in delivering the Connect to Work programme – a dynamic person-centred employment support initiative designed to help individuals living in Dorset and Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole ,
About you We re looking for someone who is motivated adaptable passionate about supporting others into meaningful employment The ideal candidate will bring relevant experience or transferable skills willingness to learn grow within role You will ideally have strong communication interpersonal skills ability engage effectively wide range individuals build positive working relationships Whether through previous experience employer engagement stakeholder collaboration community outreach sales you ll bring keen develop negotiation skills needed create meaningful employment opportunities

Main responsibilities Manage caseload participants disabilities health support needs barriers employ IPS methods offer personalised guidance support Meet assess support participants understand key skills aspirations goals completing Vocational Profile production Action Plan help them obtain sustain competitive employment Provide person-centred advice guidance maintain community focus work collaboratively multi-disciplinary teams support services referral partners education partners Primary Care NHS teams job centres VCS organisations maintain positive integrated relationships fostering holistic approach support Build positive relationships local employers enable participants move into / or maintain suitable employment sourcing job opportunities raising awareness reasonable adjustments return work strategies ongoing contact reducing barriers workplace supporting employers become disability confident Provide quality service conducting regular visits effective monitoring in-work training providing tailored advice guiding overcoming challenges working closely individuals face complex barriers health mental ill-health challenging providing tailored advice guiding identifying adapting suitable job opportunities How apply If reading feel excited opportunity we d love hear from you Whether direct experience transferable skills passion helping others use personal statement tell why great addition team Job Description Support application Please note this role not eligible visa sponsorship consider applicants existing right work UK .

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