Community IPS Employment Specialist – Flexible Working

Prospects; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (plus bank hols)

2 days volunteering leave annually

Enhanced pension after 6 months

Life Assurance at 3x salary

Learning and development opportunities

Diversity networks and wellbeing tools

Job summary

Shaw Trust is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to support individuals with mental health needs into sustainable paid work. You will deliver the IPS approach, provide person-centred guidance, and build relationships with local employers to secure opportunities, while coordinating a journey from profiling to placement.

The role is community-based across Maidstone and surrounding areas, with limited home working and close collaboration within mental health services and IAPT teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the IPS approach with person-centred advice and guidance to clients with mental health support needs.
• Build positive relationships with local employers to secure sustainable paid employment.
• Support clients along the employment journey from profiling to job placement and withdrawal of support when appropriate.
• Work as part of a community mental health team or IAPT/early intervention team with minimal home working.

Job description

Shaw Trust is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to support individuals with mental health needs into sustainable paid work. You will deliver the IPS approach, provide person-centred guidance, and build relationships with local employers to secure opportunities, while coordinating a journey from profiling to placement.

The role is community-based across Maidstone and surrounding areas, with limited home working and close collaboration within mental health services and IAPT teams.