Employment Advisor IPS Employability Programme

Position: Employment Advisor – IPS Employability Programme
Employment Advisor – IPS Employability Programme

Location:

Preston
Salary: £30,000 – £33,000

Contract:

Full-time | Permanent

Are you passionate about employability, welfare-to-work, and supporting people into meaningful employment? This is a rewarding opportunity for an Employment Advisor / Employment Specialist to support individuals with health support needs, mental health challenges, or barriers to employment into sustainable paid work. Working within a high-impact Individual Placement and Support (IPS) programme, you’ll help people develop confidence, build employability skills, and access real job opportunities that improve wellbeing, independence, and long-term recovery.

If you enjoy combining career coaching, employer engagement, and person-centred employment support, this role offers the chance to make a genuine difference every day.

About the Company

You’ll be joining a respected organisation delivering impact-led employability, welfare-to-work, and vocational rehabilitation services across local communities.

The organisation is recognised for its commitment to person-centred employment support, helping individuals overcome barriers to work through Individual Placement and Support (IPS), employability coaching, and employer partnerships.

Employees benefit from:

* Full IPS model training and development

* Ongoing CPD within employability and supported employment

* Structured supervision and coaching

* A collaborative, values-driven team culture

* Opportunities to develop within health-led employment services

The organisation believes that employment plays a vital role in recovery, wellbeing, and social inclusion, and its services are designed to help individuals move towards sustainable and fulfilling careers.

The Role

As an Employment Advisor / IPS Employment Specialist, you will support individuals with health support needs who are motivated to find or return to work.

You will manage a caseload of up to 25 participants, delivering Individual Placement and Support (IPS) within Primary Care Networks and wider health services, helping individuals progress into sustainable employment.

Key responsibilities include:

* Meeting clients 1:1 to understand their skills, strengths, and employment goals

* Using vocational profiling and personalised action plans to support job outcomes

* Delivering job search support, including CV writing, applications, interview preparation, and disclosure guidance

* Identifying suitable job opportunities through local labour market knowledge and employer engagement

* Accessing the hidden labour market to identify new employment opportunities

* Building and maintaining strong relationships with local employers

* Supporting employers with reasonable adjustments, retention strategies, and return-to-work plans

* Providing in-work support to help clients sustain employment

* Attending multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings with health professionals to promote the service and generate referrals

* Maintaining accurate case management records and performance tracking

* Delivering support in line with IPS fidelity standards and employability best practice

This role combines employability coaching, welfare-to-work support, employer engagement, and health-focused employment services.

Ideal Candidate

We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about helping people overcome barriers to employment and achieve sustainable career outcomes.

Essential experience

* Experience supporting individuals into employment within Employability, Welfare to Work, Supported Employment, Careers Advice, or Skills services

* Strong client engagement and motivational coaching skills

* Experience building relationships with employers, partners, and community organisations

* A person-centred and empathetic approach to employment support

* Ability to manage a caseload and deliver outcome-focused support

* Strong administrative and case management skills

* Flexibility to travel locally and support community outreach activity

Desirable (but not essential)

* Knowledge or experience of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model

* Experience with in Welfare to Work programmes, employability services, or health-led employment support

* Background in careers advice, recruitment, IAG, mental health support, or vocational services

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about employability, supported employment, and helping people achieve sustainable work, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a service that delivers real impact.

Apply now to take the next step in your Employability Advisor, Employment Specialist, or Welfare-to-Work career and help individuals rebuild their working lives