Employment Specialist - Connect to Work IPS x2

Salary: £32,597 - £36,363 per annum (G06)

Work base: Coed Pella

Help Change Lives Through Work
Conwy County Borough Council is launching Connect to Work, a new programme supporting people with health conditions and other barriers to move into sustainable, meaningful employment. We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and outcomes-focused Employment Specialist to join our team at the start of this exciting programme.

The Role
You will manage a caseload of participants facing complex barriers to employment, delivering tailored, person-centred support using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. You will focus on rapid job search, engaging local employers, securing competitive paid roles and providing in-work support to sustain employment outcomes. This is a community-based role covering Conwy County, requiring flexibility, initiative and strong partnership working with health professionals and key referring partners, engagement with employers and third sector organisations across Conwy.

About You
You will:
• Believe employment is central to health and wellbeing
• Have experience in employability, supported employment, health, social care or a related field
• Be confident building employer relationships
• Be organised, resilient and focused on achieving meaningful outcomes
IPS experience is desirable but not essential - full training and professional development will be provided.

Why Join Conwy?
• Be part of a new, high-profile employment programme
• Help shape delivery from the outset
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team
• Make a real difference in your local community

Informal enquiries are welcome.

This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.

Manager details for informal discussion: Sarah Jones, Employment Manager (sarah.jones6@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 575126/07751729278)

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

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We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an 'E' on the Person Specification).

We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage. Need some support with your application? We've got tips, guidance and support services to help you through it.

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