Employment Specialist (Support Worker) - Individual Placement and Support Team

at  Thames Reach

ABOUT US…

Thames Reach runs projects and services that help to end homelessness in London. We work directly with homeless people on the streets and in hostels. We work to prevent vulnerable people from becoming homeless. We help formerly homeless people get their lives back on track. We help people find work and access training and volunteering opportunities.
Is our mission easy? No, but we never give up on people. Last year we helped more than 11,000 people.
Is our work rewarding? Yes, in every sense. We’re listed as one of the top 100 Best Workplaces in the UK. There’s no better place to develop or transfer your skills and build a fulfilling career.

THAMES REACH WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE WITH TRANSFERABLE SKILLS.

As an Employment Specialist (Support Worker) you will be responsible for:

• Build relationships and promote the service within clinical teams to generate referrals. Collaborative work with TR staff and other key stakeholders to support service users’ employment goals.
• Manage an active caseload where you will work with people to develop vocational profiles and action plans to help people achieve their employment goals.
• Build relationships with diverse employers to source job opportunities.
• Network and develop opportunities to support people to get closer to their employment goals.
• Work collaboratively with the team and partners to deliver a high-quality service that exceeds the job sustainment outcomes.
• Keep accurate data, evidence, and update the case management system, understanding the need for to evidence work.

To succeed as an Employment Specialist (Support Worker), you will need have:

• Knowledge and experience of providing support to people to find employment.
• Be able to initiate and develop relationships with employers and other agencies for the people to access opportunities and overcome barriers to get them closer to employment.
• Empower and motivate people to build the skills and confidence they need to find and keep work.
• Good IT skills and administration - Be effective in recording and reporting data.

We are listed in the top 100 UK Best Workplaces 2023 in the UK. As part of a commitment to our employees we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance – 29 days per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata).
• Pension – we contribute 6.5% to your pension when you contribute 1.5%.
• Excellent development opportunities – career progression, regular supervision, and appraisals, and learning programmes to support your career with Thames Reach.
• Wellbeing support – our 24/7 employee assistance programme and opportunities for TOIL.
• Life assurance – four times your annual salary and critical illness cover.
• Other benefits including interest free season ticket and cycle to work loans.

Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
To apply visit our website and complete our application form.
For further information please contact, Kushba Bibi at kushba.bibi@thamesreach.org.uk
Thames Reach is committed to safeguarding. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not exclude you from applying but you will be asked to provide further details as most posts are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

ABOUT THIS ROLE…

Prevention services support vulnerable people by providing them with skills, housing advice, accommodation, and tenancy sustainment support. All these services to help people transition towards leading independent lives.
We are looking for an Employment Specialist (Support Worker) to join the Individual Placement and Support Team (IPS). The Lambeth Living Well Network Alliance is a collaboration of organisations Thames Reach; Certitude South London Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Lambeth Council; and South-East London Clinical Commissioning Group. The goal of all organisations is to provide mental health services and support to working age adults in Lambeth.

As an Employment Specialist (Support Worker) you will be responsible for:

• Build relationships and promote the service within clinical teams to generate referrals. Collaborative work with TR staff and other key stakeholders to support service users’ employment goals.
• Manage an active caseload where you will work with people to develop vocational profiles and action plans to help people achieve their employment goals.
• Build relationships with diverse employers to source job opportunities.
• Network and develop opportunities to support people to get closer to their employment goals.
• Work collaboratively with the team and partners to deliver a high-quality service that exceeds the job sustainment outcomes.
• Keep accurate data, evidence, and update the case management system, understanding the need for to evidence work