Employment Specialist - Connect to Work

Are you passionate about supporting individuals back into employment? Job Title: Employment Specialist - Connect To Work Salary: £28,951 - £32,316 per annum Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week Contract: Fixed Term initially until March 2028 Location: Newcastle About us Groundwork NE and Cumbria is a long established environmental and community charity with over 30 years of experience creating greener, healthier and more resilient places across the region. Our mission centres on Creating Better Places, Improving People''s Prospects, and Promoting Greener Living, helping communities thrive no matter the challenges they face. We 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 We are looking for a passionate individual who will support individuals with health conditions to move into and sustain meaningful employment through the Connect to Work programme. We''re looking for an Employment Specialist to support the delivery of our Connect to Work programme. You''ll use the Individual Placement and 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 providers, mental health ..... full job details .....