Are you passionate about working with people and being part of their journey to find employment? If yes, then this could be the ideal role for you as we’re recruiting an Employment Specialist to join our amazing team. As an Employment Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping people move into meaningful and sustainable employment. Working within our IPS programme, you’ll support individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) who are referred from secondary mental health services. You’ll work closely with participants to understand their goals, identify suitable job opportunities and guide them into lasting work. Using a person‑centred approach, you will provide tailored advice and build strong relationships with referral partners and local employers to create opportunities that truly match each individual’s needs. This is a target‑driven role where your ability to engage, motivate and support people will make a real difference Our ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of employer needs and demonstrable experience in employer engagement, gained within a target-driven environment. Strong employability knowledge is essential, and familiarity with the IPS programme would be a significant advantage. This is a rewarding role that will allow you to utilise your current skills to influence, support and encourages others to build a future and will also allow us to become better with your unique experiences. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range £31,767 pro rata per annum (dependent on experience) with these great benefits: * 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days) * 2 Volunteer Days * Company Pension Scheme - 5% Employee 5% Employer * Health Insurance Allowance * Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance * Annual Pay Review * Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements * Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets * Refer a Friend Scheme There’s also the opportunity to progress your career! Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on (phone number removed) . Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our Employee Owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make. Location: This is a mobile role covering the Birkenhead and Wirral areas; therefore, you must hold a valid driving licence and have access to your own vehicle Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm Closing Date: 25 March 2026 Contract: Fixed Term Contract 6 Months Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of up to 25 clients who have health support needs who are motivated to start/return to work. * Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach for which training will be given. * Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations, and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment. This includes support with their job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques and career development. * Assess client’s support needs related to work which may include benefits/welfare advice, disclosure of health symptoms etc, and provide support & guidance. * Attend regular multidisciplinary team meetings with key partners as an embedded IPS practitioner. Skills and Experience Essential * GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths at Grade C or above or equivalent qualification or experience. * Fully IT literate in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes to include 365 products and modern digital technologies, i.e. Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business * Knowledge or experience of employer needs and employer engagement. * Experience of working in a target driven environment * Experience of delivering services to meet contractual and quality standards Desirable * Knowledge of the employability industry * Experience and Trained in IPS approach * Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification * QCF in Advice & Guidance (Level 3). * Knowledge of the recruitment industry * Experience of working with people in the provision of ‘information, advice & guidance’ * Full driving licence