Senior Employment Specialist

 

At Change Grow Live (CGL), we are committed to empowering people through Individual Placement and Support (IPS), ensuring sustainable paid work that aligns with their preferences.

 

 

As an IPS Senior Employment Specialist, you will take the lead in this pioneering initiative, cultivating skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, and implementation. We offer extensive training and continuous support to ensure your success.

 

 

 

 

• →Effectively manage a high-quality service that adheres to the principles of IPS best practice.
• →Monitor and manage performance of the IPS Employment Specialists – guide them individually on best practice and achieving individual and team job outcome targets.
• →Create a culture of continuous improvement.
• →Identify training needs of staff and arrange appropriate training to support with continuous professional development.
• →Support the design and delivery of in-house staff training and development (including facilitating peer learning and best practice).
• →Involve service users in co-production of service developments where possible.
• →Coordinate the work of Employment Specialists in relation to building relationships with employers to effectively access the hidden labour market, external agencies and delivery of job seeking groups.
• →Produce regular monitoring reports for internal and external stakeholders, including commissioners.

 

 

You'll collaborate closely with key stakeholders to promote and establish the service across Waltham Forest.

 

 

• Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience
• Strong communication skills for effective relationship building
• Proficient in team management and support strategies
• Aptitude in data collection and reporting for IPS services
• Dedication to assisting individuals secure paid employment
• Proven ability to connect with individuals, especially those affected by substance misuse

 

 

Kindly examine the enclosed job description and tailor your personal statement to align with its specifications.

 

 

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

 

 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

CGL points 31 to 33 (£36,101.10 - £38,114.53)

Outer London Weighting (£2,250.61)

31/8/2026

24/8/2026

John Stokes | John.stokes@cgl | 07407826747

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.