IPS Employment Specialist

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Uxbridge is seeking a Peer Employment Specialist to support individuals with mental health conditions in securing and maintaining employment. The role emphasizes the use of lived experience to inspire and advocate for clients, offering one-on-one support and building relationships within the community. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for helping others achieve their employment goals. This part-time position includes a supportive team environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Attractive pension scheme

Access to staff networks

Travel discounts

Employee assistance programme

Retailer discounts nationwide

Qualifications

• Experience supporting others in achieving employment goals.
• Understanding of mental health conditions.
• Skills in CV production and interview techniques.

Responsibilities

• Inspire hope and provide support based on lived experience.
• Work one-to-one with clients for job securing.
• Build relationships with employers and training providers.
• Meet regularly with clients for support and motivation.
• Advocate for clients with employers regarding services.

Skills

Lived experience of mental health recovery

Strong communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Advocacy for clients

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with lived experience of mental health recovery who is passionate about supporting others to achieve their employment goals. As a Peer Employment Specialist, you will:

Responsibilities

• Use your own lived experience to inspire hope and provide strengths-based support.
• Work one-to-one with clients to help them secure and maintain meaningful employment.
• Build strong relationships with local employers, colleges, and training providers.
• Be part of a supportive, values-driven team that places compassion, respect, empowerment, and partnership at its heart.
• Support and motivate individuals with mental health conditions to access and sustain paid employment.
• Regularly meeting with clients to listen, offer support and help them identify their best job match, reflecting their skills and aspirations.
• Support clients through CV production, interview techniques and managing their health at work.
• Advocate for clients by educating and engaging with employers regarding the IPS service.
• Sourcing job opportunities for clients through regular contact with local employers within the community.
• Promote employment and raise expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment, breaking down barriers for them.

Details

Location: Hillingdon - Mill House, 38 Riverside Way, Uxbridge, UB8 2YF (with community work)

Contract: Permanent, part-time (22.5 hours per week)

Salary: Band 5, £35,763- £43,466 pro-rata

Working for Central North West London NHS Trust: You will be part of the Trustwide Employment Services Team which comprises over 40 people. This role includes staff benefits such as an attractive pension scheme, access to staff networks, travel discounts, an employee assistance programme and retailer discounts nationwide. This is an excellent opportunity to start a long-term career within the mental health sector, develop your skills and explore opportunities within CNWL. Salary is negotiable as per our salary variation guidance dependent on experience. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and patients and service users when working in healthcare settings.

Please note: Location and contact details may be subject to change.