This is a rewarding and diverse role where no day is ever the same. Using the person-centred Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model which has zero exclusion criteria you will be supporting people from all walks of life by:

Using a strengths-based coaching style to encourage sustainable outcomes for the individuals in your caseload.

Build relationships with employers to understand their recruitment needs and source individualised employment opportunities based on people’s preferences.

Work with employers to support their employees who are struggling due to their health to thrive in the workplace.

Motivate people, to ensure frequent engagement and to focus on developing their skills and confidence to ensure they are equipped with the necessary knowhow to find and sustain meaningful and fulfilling employment.

Work with health partners to provide an integrated, and well-rounded employment service.

Advocating for your caseload by educating and engaging with employers regarding the employment service.

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For an Informal Discussion Contact: Goodwork - goodwork@syha.co.uk or Adele Gardner on 07467816656

Please note that we may remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. Please apply at your earliest convenience.

For more information about our application and interview process, plus answers to our frequently asked questions, please click here to go to our Candidate Toolkit.

Link to website for job information and to apply: https://careers.syha.co.uk/vacancy/employment-specialist-608174.html

For the purposes of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 this is an excluded job.

A DBS check is required.

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South Yorkshire Housing Association

152 Rockingham Street

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S1 4EB

Email: enquiries@syha.co.uk

Call: 0114 2900 200 or 0800 1380 380

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