Employment Specialist
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,964.00 to £43,780.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35964.00 - £43780.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE16 2TH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9334-25-0590 |
Summary
Assessed by Application (A), Interview (I), or Test (T). Essential Criteria Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge gained through relevant work experience (A). Experience Recent experience of supporting or coaching individuals on a one-to-one basis (in a voluntary role or paid role), verified by an employer reference[1] (A). Lived experience of mental health problems or caring for someone with a mental health problem (A). Knowledge Demonstrates clear understanding of what the Employment Coach role involves (A, I). Have an understanding of how employer engagement enhances the IPS offer to patients (A, I) Have knowledge of the local area/South London or can demonstrate a commitment to building local knowledge to best support our patients. Skills Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with others clearly (verbally and non-verbally) and work as part of a team (A, I, T). Negotiate, engage, persuade and influence relevant stakeholders such as employers (A, I, T). High standard of written English (A, I, T). Confident using digital technology and proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams (A, I, T). High level of learning agility; adapts positively to change and feedback (A, I, T). Excellent time management; plans and organises own workload independently (A, I, T). Exceptional listening skills; able to perceive and interpret verbal and non-verbal messages (A, I, T). Attitude Demonstrates passion for supporting people with mental health problems into work (A, I, T). Demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion (A, I, T). Takes responsibility for own actions and personal development (A, I, T). Desirable Criteria Qualifications Training or qualification in Individual Placement and Support (IPS) (A). Accredited qualification in coaching or career guidance (A). Training or qualification in Job Retention Support (A). Experience Experience of delivering employment advice or coaching to people who are unemployed or have a disability or mental health problem (A). Experience of engaging employers to identify job opportunities (A). Experience of delivering training courses or workshops in person or online (A). Knowledge Demonstrates clear understanding of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model (A). [1] References will be requested at job offer stage.