Description
Work Redbridge, the Council's employment support and job brokerage service, is seeking Employment Specialists to deliver the new Connect to Work programme in Redbridge.
The Connect to Work programme is a voluntary Supported Employment programme funded by the UK Government, as part of the Get Britain Working strategy.
As an Employment Specialist, you will be guided by the fidelity principles of Individual Placement Support (IPS) or Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) and support a small caseload of clients with holistic and personalised employment placement experience.
The role involves promoting economic well-being, tackling in-work poverty, and reducing dependency on public sector resources. You will work collaboratively across Work Redbridge partners, including co-location with wider Council teams, Health, and Community & voluntary sector organisations, to identify suitable residents and support them into sustainable employment.
Responsibilities:
- Support a small caseload of clients with holistic and personalised employment placement experience
- Work collaboratively across Work Redbridge partners to identify suitable residents and support them into sustainable employment
- Promote economic well-being, tackle in-work poverty, and reduce dependency on public sector resources
Requirements:
- Excellent motivational, communication, and attentive listening skills
- Non-judgmental, trustworthy, and empathetic towards disability, health, and mental health support needs
- Experience of delivering supported employment within services or co-located teams such as: NHS, Health, Mental health, Adult Social services, Drug & Alcohol, Homelessness, Domestic Abuse, Refugee & Asylum, SEND and Leaving Care
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: GBP 43,449 - 45,123 per year
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 30th November and 7th December 2026.
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