Employment Specialist

Ad Warrior; Woking; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to assist individuals with mental health challenges in finding and retaining employment. This role involves providing career advice, establishing links with local employers, and maintaining efficient administrative systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of mental health issues and excellent motivational skills. Join a dedicated team that values professionalism and is committed to making a difference in the lives of those seeking to reintegrate into the workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health challenges.
• Ability to provide career advice and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals source suitable work placements.
• Provide support and training in personal development.

Skills

Understanding of mental health issues

Motivational skills

Presentation skills

Listening skills

Job description

Employment Specialist

Location: Woking, Surrey

Salary: £28,182 - £29,547 per annum inclusive

Job Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Areas of service delivery: Surrey Heath & Farnham

Please note: This role requires a UK Driving Licence and access to a car. You must be prepared to travel and occasionally work outside office hours as required.

Service delivery covers Surrey and neighboring areas; however, the post holder will primarily cover Surrey Heath & Farnham, with potential support to nearby localities.

Are you interested in helping people with, or recovering from, mental health issues to reintegrate into work? Do you want to be part of an organization that values professionalism, insight, expertise, and passion to inspire individual recovery? Join us as an IPS Employment Specialist.

We assist individuals with mental health challenges to find paid employment and support them in retaining their jobs when struggling due to mental health issues. We also advise and support employers about mental health in the workplace. This is only possible with dedicated staff like you.

Your role? To help individuals source suitable work placements with local organizations/employers. Daily tasks include providing support, career advice, guidance, and helping clients set recovery and employment goals. You will also offer training in personal and skills development, such as CV writing and interview techniques. Additionally, you will establish and maintain positive links with the Mental Health Integrated Community Service (MHICS), partner organizations, and local employers, with the initiative to develop and promote the service.

You will be responsible for maintaining efficient admin systems to ensure referrals, assessments, and reviews are completed promptly.

Essential skills include a good understanding of mental health issues, excellent motivational, presentation, and listening skills, and a willingness to travel locally and work outside of regular hours as needed.

If you feel suited for this role and wish to work for Waythrough, please apply via the following link to their website: Application Link.

We are committed to increasing diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or from Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as they apply.

When applying, please upload a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role.

We value learning and development, offering a wide range of apprenticeships. Anyone in a permanent role who has passed probation can apply for relevant apprenticeships.

Waythrough was launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship (RF). Aquarius, supporting those affected by substance use or gambling, is now a subsidiary of Waythrough.

We specialize in mental health, alcohol, drugs, and related areas, providing high-quality, evidence-based services designed around client needs. Our vision is to break down barriers preventing access to support and help people live valued lives.