CTW IPS Employment Specialist Wirral -IPSESWIR1908

Standguide Group; Wirral; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Job summary

Standguide Group is looking for an IPS Employment Specialist in Wirral. You will manage a caseload of up to 25 clients with health-related employment needs and deliver the IPS approach, supported by formal training. You will work closely with clients, employers and referral partners to build relationships and unlock opportunities.

The role emphasises person-centred guidance, practical support, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to secure sustainable employment for clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of up to 25 clients with health support needs who are motivated to start or return to work
• Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach with formal training provided
• Develop Vocational Profiles and Action Plans to help clients obtain and sustain competitive employment

Job description

CTW IPS Employment Specialist Wirral -IPSESWIR1908

Location: Wirral - must have a car to travel community-based

Standguide is an employee-owned organisation, which means our employees have a voice in the business and a shared interest in its long-term success.

Alongside a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we offer:

33 days paid annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after five full years’ service

An additional paid day off for your birthday

Company health plan following successful completion of probation

Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and wellbeing support

Will-planning support and access to a secure digital vault

Cycle to Work scheme

Company sick pay, subject to eligibility

A broad range of internal training and continuing professional development opportunities

Access to employee-owner benefits, subject to eligibility and qualifying service

Make a difference through meaningful employment

Are you passionate about helping people achieve their goals and find meaningful work? As an Employment Specialist, you’ll support individuals with health-related needs to secure sustainable, fulfilling employment that matches their skills and aspirations.

You’ll be trained in the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach — a proven model focused on person-centred guidance and practical, empowering support.

Working closely with clients, employers, and referral partners, you’ll build strong relationships that open doors to new opportunities.

About Standguide

For more than three decades, Standguide has supported individuals and employers across the UK. We provide employment, skills and support services that help people overcome barriers, develop their potential and move towards sustainable employment.

As an employee-owned organisation, we’re committed to investing in our people, delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for the communities we support.

What you’ll do

As a IPS Employment Specialist, you'll:

Manage a caseload of up to 25 clients who have health support needs who are motivated to start/return to work

Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach for which training will be given

Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations, and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment. This includes support with their job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques and career development

Attend regular multidisciplinary team meetings with key partners as an embedded IPS practitioner

Source job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with local employers to explore hidden as well as advertised employment opportunities

Provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to ensure job retention.

Overseas equivalent qualifications will be considered.

We welcome applications from people with relevant lived experience and recognise the valuable insight this can bring to the role.

Equality and accessibility

Standguide is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to equality of opportunity and value the diversity of our employees, applicants and customers.

We’ll consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] if you need the advert or application information in another format or require an adjustment at any stage.

All applicants will be assessed fairly against the published criteria for the role.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of the applicant’s right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working with us. Any information disclosed will be considered fairly and individually, taking account of its relevance to the role and the circumstances involved.

For a copy of the full job description and person specification, please email [e-mail].

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

CTW IPS Employment Specialist Wirral -IPSESWIR1908

Company: Standguide Group

Salary: from £31,049 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Wirral

Working pattern: Field-based

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 25 Sept 2026

Closing date: 25 Oct 2026

Summary

Role: IPS Employment Specialist

Salary: £31,049 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Full-time (37.5 hrs pw)

Location: Wirral - must have a car to travel community-based

Standguide is an employee-owned organisation, which means our employees have a voice in the business and a shared interest in its long-term success.

Alongside a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we offer:

33 days paid annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after five full years’ service

An additional paid day off for your birthday

Workplace pension scheme

Company health plan following successful completion of probation

Online GP access

Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and wellbeing support

Death in service cover

Will-planning support and access to a secure digital vault

Cycle to Work scheme

Company sick pay, subject to eligibility

A broad range of internal training and continuing professional development opportunities

Access to employee-owner benefits, subject to eligibility and qualifying service

Make a difference through meaningful employment

Are you passionate about helping people achieve their goals and find meaningful work? As an Employment Specialist, you’ll support individuals with health-related needs to secure sustainable, fulfilling employment that matches their skills and aspirations.

You’ll be trained in the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach — a proven model focused on person-centred guidance and practical, empowering support.

Working closely with clients, employers, and referral partners, you’ll build strong relationships that open doors to new opportunities.

About Standguide

For more than three decades, Standguide has supported individuals and employers across the UK. We provide employment, skills and support services that help people overcome barriers, develop their potential and move towards sustainable employment.

As an employee-owned organisation, we’re committed to investing in our people, delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for the communities we support.

What you’ll do

As a IPS Employment Specialist, you'll:

Manage a caseload of up to 25 clients who have health support needs who are motivated to start/return to work

Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach for which training will be given

Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations, and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment. This includes support with their job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques and career development

Attend regular multidisciplinary team meetings with key partners as an embedded IPS practitioner

Source job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with local employers to explore hidden as well as advertised employment opportunities

Provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to ensure job retention.

Overseas equivalent qualifications will be considered.

We welcome applications from people with relevant lived experience and recognise the valuable insight this can bring to the role.

Equality and accessibility

Standguide is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to equality of opportunity and value the diversity of our employees, applicants and customers.

We’ll consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] if you need the advert or application information in another format or require an adjustment at any stage.

All applicants will be assessed fairly against the published criteria for the role.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of the applicant’s right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working with us. Any information disclosed will be considered fairly and individually, taking account of its relevance to the role and the circumstances involved.

For a copy of the full job description and person specification, please email [e-mail].

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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