IPS Employment Specialist

West London NHS Trust; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Hounslow is seeking a Part Time Employment Specialist to support clients with mental health conditions in pursuing paid employment. In this role, you will provide guidance and coaching while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. The position offers 18.75 hours per week, focusing on assisting service users to navigate employment opportunities effectively. Ideal candidates should be able to work within IPS principles without needing clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support people with long‑term mental illness conditions to find paid employment.
• Deliver a service fully in line with IPS principles.
• Support a small number of service users who require additional employment support.
• Work as part of a team of employment specialists within a mental health clinical team.
• Ensure compliance with IPS fidelity scale criteria.
• Collaborate closely with a clinical team on referrals and outcomes.
• Accurately use the Patient Record System for patient data.
• Promote the needs of service users and the Trust with partners.

Job description

Overview

We are inviting applications for the role of Part Time (18.75 hours per week) Employment Specialist as part of the expansion of our Individual Placement and Support (IPS) team in line with the Long Term Plan for Mental Health. You will provide advice, coaching and support to clients with mental health conditions who wish to pursue paid employment, following IPS principles. While clinical skills are not required, you will be integrated into a multidisciplinary community mental health team and work closely with mental health professionals, employers and other agencies to support the employment goals of service users.

Responsibilities

• Support people with long‑term mental illness conditions to find paid employment through ongoing support of service users and direct and proactive engagement with employers.
• Deliver a service fully in line with IPS principles.
• Support a small number (no more than four) service users who are already in work but require additional employment support.
• Work as part of a team of employment specialists within a mental health clinical team.
• Ensure you are working to the IPS fidelity scale criteria at all times.
• Work closely with a clinical team, receiving referrals and feeding back outcomes as appropriate.
• Use the Patient Record System accurately and promptly to ensure accurate recording of patient data.
• Work in partnership with other organisations and individuals to promote the needs of service users and the Trust.