IPS Employment Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an IPS Employment Specialist, where your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. In this role, you'll empower individuals with mental health needs to achieve sustainable employment, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You'll build strong relationships with clients and employers, providing tailored support throughout their journey. Enjoy a rewarding workplace with generous annual leave, paid volunteering days, and professional development opportunities. Be part of a diverse and inclusive environment that celebrates every individual’s contributions.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Paid Volunteering Days

Enhanced Pension Benefits

Life Assurance Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Health and Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Great communicator who builds trust and rapport.
• Motivated and compassionate with a desire to transform lives.

Responsibilities

• Empower clients with mental health support needs to find paid employment.
• Deliver the IPS model and support clients through their employment journey.

Skills

Communication Skills

Motivation

Compassion

Target-driven

Experience with Mental Health Needs

Job description

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Join Us as an IPS Employment Specialist – Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about helping others achieve their goals and thrive in meaningful employment? We’re looking for a dedicated IPS Employment Specialist to support individuals with mental health needs on their journey into sustainable, fulfilling work.

What You’ll Do

As an IPS Employment Specialist, you’ll:

• Empower clients with mental health support needs to find and maintain paid employment that aligns with their goals and preferences.
• Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model – full training provided.
• Build strong relationships with employers, health professionals, and service providers to create inclusive employment opportunities.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (Community Mental Health, Early Intervention in Psychosis, or IAPT) to support holistic recovery through employment.

You’ll support clients through every stage of their employment journey—from initial referral and vocational profiling to job searching, employer engagement, and securing paid work. Once in employment, you’ll provide tailored in-work support, gradually stepping back as clients gain confidence and independence.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• A great communicator who builds trust and rapport with ease
• Motivated and compassionate , with a genuine desire to transform lives
• Target-driven , with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding outcomes
• Experienced in working one-to-one with individuals to support their goals
• Familiar with or has experience in supporting people with mental health needs , or similar client groups in health, social care, or the voluntary sector

Why Work With Us?

At Shaw Trust, you’ll do more than just transform lives—you’ll also enjoy a rewarding and supportive workplace. We offer 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), paid volunteering days , and enhanced pension and life assurance benefits. You’ll have access to professional development opportunities , including apprenticeships and leadership programmes, as well as a range of health and wellbeing support .

We’re proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer , recognised by the National Equality Standard and accredited as Disability Confident Leaders, and a Menopause Friendly employer. Our vibrant employee networks and inclusive policies ensure everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.

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Please note:Shaw Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received.