Connect to Work Project ManagerLocation: Norwich based - with some travel to North Norfolk requiredHours: 37 per week - subject to Four Day Week scheme following 6-months in postContract: 5-year programme (2025-2030)Salary: £37,338 per annumLeave: 25 days plus bank holidaysApplication Deadline: 21st October (midnight)Interview Date: Monday 27th October (Including evening interview slots to accommodate availability)Reports to: Support Services Manager About the RoleYou will lead the end-to-end delivery of Connect to Work (CtW) across Norwich and North Norfolk - mobilising the project, building partnerships, leading the team, and delivering exceptional performance in line with IPS fidelity and the Service Specification.
Connect to Work is a voluntary programme delivering the evidence-based Supported Employment model 'place, train, and maintain', helping disabled people and those with health conditions overcome complex barriers to employment. Key Responsibilities
Lead project mobilisation including staffing, induction, training, systems and venues; implement Specialist Support Framework with provider onboarding and SLAsBuild productive partnerships across Primary Care Networks, NHS/ICS teams, social care, VCSE networks, JCP/DEAs generating referrals and integrated supportLead employer engagement strategy, cultivate business networks and anchor institutions; secure commitments for inclusive recruitment and sustained employmentLine manage c10 Employment Specialists providing coaching, case management reviews and supervision in line with IPS standards and charity protocolsOwn performance plan and trajectory for referrals, starts, employer engagement, job starts and sustainments; monitor provider performance under SSFOversee accurate MI, case records and dashboards; analyse trends to target activity and improve outcomes; prepare high-quality reports for stakeholdersHold contingency caseload when required; provide complex case support and cover during staff absenceEstablish programme governance with NCC including contract/performance meetings; maintain risk register with mitigations and ensure complianceLead marketing and communications for CtW; represent programme locally and influence decision-makersEnsure IPS fidelity through file audits, practice observations and targeted CPD; maintain safe practice across safeguarding, lone working and health & safety
About YouYou have significant project/programme management experience (3+ years) with full life-cycle responsibility, ideally within employment support or adjacent public/VCSE services.
Proven experience delivering or managing IPS-fidelity supported employment is essential, along with strong understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and barriers/strengths of people with health conditions and disabilities.
You have extensive employer engagement experience including senior-level account management, excellent leadership and people management skills, and outstanding partnership skills across NHS Primary Care/ICS, social care, VCSE and DWP/JCP. About Future ProjectsFuture Projects is a Norwich-based charity dedicated to tackling poverty, exclusion, and disadvantage.
We are a Real Living Wage, Disability Confident, and Four Day Week Gold Standard employer. Additional Information
Highly mobile role requiring delivery across community venues, primary care settings and partner premisesSignificant expectation of evening and weekend working to meet participant and service needsEnhanced DBS check (adult workforce; adults' barred list) and right to work in the UK requiredProgramme delivery until 2030 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Start: ASAP
Duration: Contract
Salary / Rate: £37,338 per annum + Benefits
Posted: 2025-10-08 09:56:35
Employment SpecialistLocations: Norwich (7 posts), North Norfolk (2 posts)Hours: 37 per week - subject to Four Day Week scheme following 6-months in postContract: 5-year programme (2025-2030)Salary: £29,970 per annumLeave: 23 days plus bank holidaysApplication Deadline: 21st October (midnight)Expected Start Date: Around 1st DecemberInterview Date: Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th October(Including evening interview slots to accommodate availability)Reports to: reports to Connect to Work Project Manager About the RoleThis is a key position within Norfolk County Council's Connect to Work project, supporting disabled people and those with health conditions to secure sustainable employment.
Using the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, you will manage a caseload of participants with complex barriers to employment, providing person-centred support through their complete journey to work.
The role combines direct participant support with employer engagement, building partnerships across health, community and voluntary sectors to transform lives through meaningful employment. Key Responsibilities
Manage an active caseload delivering the full 5-stage IPS model: engagement, vocational profiling, employer engagement, job matching, and in-work supportComplete vocational profiles and co-produce action plans focused on participant goals, strengths and support needsProvide practical job-search support including CV development, applications, interview preparation and careers guidanceProactively develop employer relationships, generating suitable vacancies and promoting inclusive hiring practicesAdvocate for participants, negotiating reasonable adjustments and exploring hidden employment opportunitiesDeliver ongoing in-work coaching and support, including workplace visits and retention planningEmbed with clinical teams and primary care settings, attending MDT meetings as an employment specialistCoordinate warm referrals and joint planning with VCSE partners, Jobcentre Plus, adult learning providers and community servicesWork peripatetically across community venues, health settings, partner premises and Future Projects officesMeet contracted targets for referrals, job starts, sustainments and employer engagementMaintain accurate records on CRM systems and comply with data capture protocolsFollow safeguarding procedures, equality practices and health & safety policies
About YouYou are a tenacious and resilient practitioner with strong emotional intelligence and experience delivering employment support programmes.
You have knowledge of trauma-informed practice and understand the needs of people with health conditions and disabilities.
Experience with IPS or supported employment approaches is essential, along with proven employer engagement and job brokering skills.
Understanding of welfare benefits, the Equality Act 2010, and ICT systems including Excel and CRM platforms is required.
You must be able to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and build trusting relationships at pace. About Future ProjectsFuture Projects is a Norwich-based charity dedicated to tackling poverty, exclusion, and disadvantage.
We provide high-impact services across education, wellbeing, employment, and youth support.
We are a Real Living Wage, Disability Confident, and Four Day Week Gold Standard employer. Additional Information
Nine roles available across Norwich and North NorfolkHighly mobile role requiring flexibility for evenings/weekendsNo line management responsibilitiesEnhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK requiredFull induction including IPS training providedProgramme delivery until 2030 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Start: ASAP
Duration: Contract
Salary / Rate: £29,970 per annum + Benefits
Posted: 2025-10-08 09:29:49
