Employment Specialist - IPS Supported Employment

Standguide Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave (including bank holidays

Birthday day off

Workplace pension

Health plan

Online GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service cover

Will-planning support

Cycle to Work

Sick pay

Training and development

Employee-owner benefits

Job summary

Standguide Group is recruiting an Employment Specialist to support people with mental health needs in finding and sustaining meaningful, competitive employment across the UK. Training will be provided, and the focus is on building trust with clients and employers while promoting inclusive recruitment.

You will help individuals recognise their potential, develop action plans, and connect them with opportunities in the job market via tailored searches and direct employer contact.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in IPS is an advantage but not essential.
• You will be trained; no prior IPS experience required.
• Ability to build trust with clients and employers.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide IPS-based support to individuals to identify employment goals.
• Help clients search for jobs, prepare CVs, complete applications and prepare for interviews.
• Develop personalised action plans and vocational profiles.
• Identify employment opportunities through tailored job searching and employer outreach.
• Maintain accurate records and provide evidence of client progress and outcomes.
• Work with healthcare professionals and local organisations to support clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Standguide Group is recruiting an Employment Specialist to support people with mental health needs in finding and sustaining meaningful, competitive employment across the UK. Training will be provided, and the focus is on building trust with clients and employers while promoting inclusive recruitment.

You will help individuals recognise their potential, develop action plans, and connect them with opportunities in the job market via tailored searches and direct employer contact.