Caseworker - Employment Specialist

About the role

As an Employment Specialist you will carry your own caseload of participants and support them end to end, from first conversation to sustained employment. You will work in the way IPS is meant to be delivered: open to everyone who wants to work, with no one screened out, and with job search starting quickly rather than after months of pre-employment training. This is a community-facing role. You will spend your time where participants are, building trust, understanding what good work looks like for each person, and opening doors with employers across Southwark.

Responsibilities

• Support a caseload of participants, with caseload size guided by IPS fidelity standards so you can give each person the time they need.
• Work to the principle of zero exclusion, supporting anyone who wants to work regardless of background or circumstance.
• Begin rapid job search based on each participant's preferences, strengths and goals rather than a fixed programme.
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers, matching roles to people and negotiating opportunities.
• Provide individualised in-work support to help participants settle and stay in their jobs.
• Work closely with health teams, local authority colleagues and partners across the voluntary and community sector to support people in a joined-up way.
• Who we're looking for
• Experience supporting people facing significant barriers, ideally in employment, housing, health or a related frontline setting.
• A genuine belief that anyone can work with the right support, and the persistence to make it happen.
• Confidence building relationships across very different audiences, from a participant having a hard week to an employer you are asking to take a chance.
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Familiarity with IPS or a willingness to learn the model and work to fidelity.
• About Beam
• Our team of 200+ embraces a hybrid working approach, enjoying 2-3 days of vibrant collaboration in our beautiful Shoreditch co-working space, fully equipped with rooftop views, an onsite barista and kitted out gym.
• We're also proud to be backed by some of the world's leading tech investors and entrepreneurs, including the founders of Booking.com , Calm, Shazam and Dropbox.
• Start your journey to a more impactful career today. We're excited to hear from you.
• Reasonable adjustments:
• Beam is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment for all employees. This policy extends to our hiring practices.
• We recognise that some candidates may need additional support during their hiring process to give them the best chance of being a success. To ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity during their process, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments where required.
• If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made during your process, please let your Talent Partner know. We encourage you to share this information, but there is no obligation to do so.
• Please be reassured that any reasonable adjustment requests will not be taken into account when making a decision about your candidacy.

Benefits

Additional Information

At Beam, you get to do work that matters for the world. We're solving the world's toughest social problems with an incredible team, tech and AI. And we're growing fast 🚀 It's not easy. Nothing worth doing ever is. Join a company at the forefront of social impact, driving first-of-its-kind positive change. You'll be part of a high-performance culture where you'll make a huge impact, rapidly progress your career, and truly enjoy your work. From top-tier coaching and personal development budgets to competitive salaries, we take care of everyone who works at Beam. We've already seen incredible growth from our Beam Notes product, helping frontline workers save over 8 hours of admin per week. From social workers and NHS clinicians to mental health practitioners and safeguarding specialists, nearly 100,000 frontline workers across the UK, US and Australia are now using Beam Notes regularly to deliver faster, more human-centred support. About Beam Beam supports people facing the toughest barriers into stable work and housing. We work in partnership with local authorities across the country to deliver services that change lives. On the Connect to Work programme in Southwark, we help people who are furthest from the labour market find and keep good jobs, using the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.

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