IPS Employment Specialist for Mental Health

National health service; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

£8k relocation package

Season ticket loans

Staff discounts (Blue Light Card/NHS)

Flexible working

Job share

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Ipswich, Suffolk is seeking an Employment Specialist to support people with mental health needs into paid employment. You will work within the East & Central Suffolk IPS team, building relationships with employers and stakeholders to deliver evidence-based IPS services.

The role focuses on assisting individuals to prepare for employment, identify strengths, navigate benefits, and plan travel to work.

Qualifications

• Essential: Good standard of education; NVQ 3 or equivalent
• Knowledge of Welfare Benefits and benefits rules
• Ability to assess service users' employment skills and needs

Responsibilities

• Promote and deliver IPS (Individual Placement and Support) services.
• Engage with employers and local stakeholders to create employment opportunities.
• Support service users with job searching, applications and interview preparation.
• Develop person-centered action plans and monitor progress.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Empathy

Independent working

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent

Degree level education (desirable)

Tools

IT/Computer Skills

Job description

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Ipswich, Suffolk is seeking an Employment Specialist to support people with mental health needs into paid employment. You will work within the East & Central Suffolk IPS team, building relationships with employers and stakeholders to deliver evidence-based IPS services.

The role focuses on assisting individuals to prepare for employment, identify strengths, navigate benefits, and plan travel to work.