Employment Specialist: IPS‑Inspired Job Support & Placement

Standguide Group; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

Standguide is seeking an Employment Specialist to support people with mental health needs in finding and sustaining meaningful employment across the UK. You will build trust, work with clients and employers, and help individuals recognise and achieve their potential.

Full training will be provided; prior IPS experience is not essential. The role focuses on building relationships, identifying opportunities, and guiding clients through CVs, applications and interviews.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in IPS is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support in line with the eight principles of the IPS model
• Work towards the standards set out within the IPS Fidelity Scale
• Build supportive and trusting relationships with clients
• Help clients identify their skills, interests, experience and employment aspirations
• Complete vocational profiles and agree personalised action plans
• Support clients with job searches, CVs, applications, interview preparation and career development
• Identify suitable employment opportunities through tailored job searching and direct contact with local employers
• Explore both advertised vacancies and opportunities within the hidden job market
• Develop positive relationships with employers and promote inclusive recruitment
• Help employers understand workplace support needs and reasonable adjustments
• Explore options such as job carving where this may help create a suitable opportunity
• Provide ongoing in-work support to clients and employers once employment has been secured
• Work closely with healthcare professionals, referral partners, colleges, training providers and other local organisations
• Maintain accurate records and provide clear evidence of client progress and outcomes
• Work independently within the community while remaining an active member of the wider team

Skills

IPS principles

Client relationships

Career guidance

Communication skills

Job description

Standguide is seeking an Employment Specialist to support people with mental health needs in finding and sustaining meaningful employment across the UK. You will build trust, work with clients and employers, and help individuals recognise and achieve their potential.

Full training will be provided; prior IPS experience is not essential. The role focuses on building relationships, identifying opportunities, and guiding clients through CVs, applications and interviews.