Job Title:  Employment Specialist – Connect to Work Salary:  £28,383 – £31,683 per annum Hours:  Full Time – 37 hours per week Contract:  Permanent Location(s):  Based in the North East Combined Authority Region – 1 x Newcastle & 1 x North Tyneside About the employer Our client is a long-established environmental and community charity with over 30 years of experience creating greener, healthier and more resilient places across the region. Their  mission centres on Creating Better Places, Improving People’s Prospects, and Promoting Greener Living, helping communities thrive no matter the challenges they face. They deliver hundreds of locally-led projects each year, including initiatives that support young people into education, training and employment, helping them overcome barriers, build life skills, and reach their full potential. About the role The organisation is looking for an Employment Specialist to support the delivery of their Connect to Work programme. You’ll use the Individual Placement & Support (IPS) model to provide person-centred IAG support to a caseload of around 25 clients, helping them move into and sustain meaningful employment. You’ll build strong employer relationships to source suitable vacancies and work closely with partners including health pro...