IPS Employment Specialist (Female)

About Haringey Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture. Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents. About the role This role offers a great opportunity to support individuals with complex needs into sustainable employment. As an Employment Advisor with Haringey Works, you’ll work closely with the Criminal Justice Project at The Grove, helping adults with a history of offending and substance misuse overcome barriers to work. Using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, you will provide tailored job-focused support, collaborate with partner services, attend female-only sessions, and assist clients with welfare benefits, training, and job retention. Your advocacy will ensure their voices are heard while making a real impact in their lives. Working for Haringey At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.  Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.  Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role, please ensure that you do so as soon as possible.   Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may be diverted through to junk email folders.  Please continue to check these through the application process.  If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact (url removed) About you We are looking for a compassionate and skilled individual who can build rapport and trust with residents while supporting them in overcoming employment barriers. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of local employment and training services and how they connect with public health and the criminal justice sectors. Knowledge of welfare benefit rules and their impact on individuals with complex needs returning to work is essential. Experience in supporting people with substance misuse issues into employment and an understanding of the criminal justice system and its effects on adults at risk are key requirements. The role requires someone who can work independently, manage a caseload effectively, and collaborate with a multi-agency team. While IPS model training is desirable, a willingness to complete it is welcomed, alongside knowledge of employment law, workplace rights, and reasonable adjustments. Please note that this role is open to female applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1). About the team Haringey Council’s employment support service, based in Wood Green Library, is committed to helping local residents overcome barriers and secure meaningful employment, regardless of their background or circumstances. Our team offers personalised careers advice, job search support, application assistance, and interview coaching. With a strong track record of helping residents enter and progress in the workforce, we’re here to support every stage of the journey, whether you’re starting out, returning to work, or changing careers