IPS Employment Specialist

TET (Twin Employment & Training); Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Birthday off

Pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Twin Employment & Training is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist in Leicester with travel to community locations. You will deliver rapid job search, employer engagement and ongoing in-work support to individuals facing mental health challenges and other barriers to employment.

You will work with employers, NHS services and Jobcentre Plus to provide personalised, strengths-based support, aiming for sustainable employment and progression, under IPS fidelity principles.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering employment services to individuals with mental health or complex barriers.
• Ability to work in a target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload (typically up to 20–25 participants) in line with IPS fidelity standards.
• Deliver strengths-based profiling to identify goals, skills and support needs.
• Support with CVs, interview prep and job applications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local employers.
• Promote inclusive recruitment practices and assist with reasonable adjustments.
• Maintain accurate records and use CRM systems.

Job description

Salary: £30,000.00 rising to £31,500.00 on successfully completing probation

Contract: Full-time, Leicester based with travel to community locations as required

Benefits: 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off, Pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, Death in service benefit, Career development opportunities, Opportunities for professional development and networking, a dynamic and supportive working environment, plus more.

As an IPS Employment Specialist you will be responsible for delivering high-quality Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment services to individuals experiencing mental health challenges and other complex barriers to employment. The role focuses on supporting participants into competitive, sustainable employment through a “place then train” approach, delivering rapid job search, employer engagement and ongoing in-work support in line with IPS fidelity principles.

The post holder will work collaboratively with employers, NHS services, Jobcentre Plus, local authorities and community organisations to ensure participants receive personalised, strengths-based support that improves employment outcomes and long-term progression.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of participants in line with IPS fidelity standards (typically up to 20–25 participants).

Deliver strengths-based vocational profiling to identify participant goals, skills, preferences and support needs.

Support with CVs, interview preparation and job applications.

Develop and maintain relationships with local employers.

Promote inclusive recruitment practices and support learners with reasonable adjustments.

Experience supporting individuals into employment, training or education.

Experience working with individuals facing barriers into employment.

Maintaining accurate records and using CRM systems.

Knowledge of IPS model and principles

Experience working in a target-driven / performance-based environment.

Experience engaging employers and external stakeholders

Ability to work as part of a team and independently, with strong organisational and workload management skills.

Twin Group is an award-winning provider of education, travel, work experience, accommodation, apprenticeships and employment services.

The successful candidate must be able to work in the UK.

Twin is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a standard or an enhanced disclosure via the DBS, depending on the role itself.

All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily.

Proof of identity and qualifications will be required.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a one-hour on-line safeguarding training prior to commencing employment.

We are dedicated to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

Disability Confident Employer

Disabled applicants should indicate in the Equality of Opportunity section of the application form if they wish their application to be given consideration under the Disability Confident scheme. If you are invited to interview, please advise the recruitment administrator what adjustment you would require at the interview in as much detail as possible to enable arrangements to be put into place.

We ask all applicants if they want to be considered under this scheme. By opting-in to this scheme, you are disclosing that you have a disability solely for the purpose of the interview guarantee and we will not assume nor infer that you wish to disclose or record your disability in any other way – including any reasonable adjustments you may need if you are employed.

Access to Work Scheme

You can apply for Access to Work if you need support to get back to work.You can apply using the online service or apply by phoning Jobcentre Plus on:Telephone:[phone]or Textphone:0800 121 7579

Salary £30,000.00

Benefits 33 days Annual Leave + your Birthday off + Pension Contributions + Employee Assist Programme + Death in Service + Career Development + Opportunities for professional development