Employment Specialist – IPS & Supported Employment

IPS Grow; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Grow is seeking Employment Specialists to support individuals through the IPS and Supported Employment programmes in Hampshire. This community-based role involves helping people with health conditions or barriers achieve paid employment aligned with their preferences.

You will work with health professionals, service providers and employers to smooth the journey into work, travel across Hampshire, and deliver tailored employment support that promotes inclusion and recovery.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with health conditions or barriers.
• Ability to research and learn about IPS principles.
• Experience providing one-to-one support to help people achieve goals.
• Experience in a target-driven environment or achieving targets.
• Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Work one-to-one with clients to understand goals and provide tailored support.
• Build relationships with local employers to create job opportunities and provide in-work support.
• Collaborate with NHS Health teams and referral partners to integrate IPS within clinical services.
• Generate referrals through local partnerships (GPs, DWP, community organisations).
• Meet and exceed performance targets aligned to contractual commitments.

Skills

One-to-one support

IPS principles

Target-driven

IT literacy

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

IPS Grow is seeking Employment Specialists to support individuals through the IPS and Supported Employment programmes in Hampshire. This community-based role involves helping people with health conditions or barriers achieve paid employment aligned with their preferences.

You will work with health professionals, service providers and employers to smooth the journey into work, travel across Hampshire, and deliver tailored employment support that promotes inclusion and recovery.