Employment Advisor – IPS Employability Programme

Employment Advisor – IPS Employability Programme Location: Blackpool 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 within 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