IPS Employment Specialist: Drive Recovery Through Work

IPS Grow; England; A distancia; GBP 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Standguide is seeking an NHS IPS Employment Specialist to support people with severe mental health challenges in Cheshire, helping them secure and sustain meaningful work. You will work within an integrated service, delivering IPS with person-centred guidance and building relationships with local employers.

The role requires experience with caseload management and delivering IPS principles, with training provided.

Formación

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience.
• Desirable – trained in IPS approach.
• QCF Level 3 in Advice & Guidance.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a small caseload of clients with mental health support needs.
• Deliver and embed the IPS approach across the team.
• Adhere to the 8 key IPS principles and 25-point Fidelity scale.
• Monitor IPS performance through mentoring and supervision.
• Set KPIs and targets for job outcomes and retention.
• Support staff training and development.
• Build relationships with clinical leaders and referral partners.
• Coordinate access to the hidden labour market and job seeking groups.

Conocimientos

Caseload management

IPS understanding

IT literacy

Communication skills

Educación

Degree level education or equivalent

Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification

QCF in Advice & Guidance (Level 3)

Descripción del empleo

Standguide is seeking an NHS IPS Employment Specialist to support people with severe mental health challenges in Cheshire, helping them secure and sustain meaningful work. You will work within an integrated service, delivering IPS with person-centred guidance and building relationships with local employers.

The role requires experience with caseload management and delivering IPS principles, with training provided.