IPS Employment Specialist – Help People Find Meaningful Work

Standguide Group; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Birthday day off

Health plan

Online GP access

EAP & wellbeing support

Death in service cover

Will-planning

Cycle to Work

Sick pay

Training & development

Employee-owner benefits

Workplace pension

Job summary

Standguide is seeking an Employment Specialist in Newark to support people with mental health needs into meaningful employment. You will apply the IPS approach, tailoring plans to each person’s strengths and aspirations, and work with local employers to create pathways into work.

No prior IPS experience is required as full training is provided. The role emphasizes building trust with clients and employers and delivering ongoing in-work support.

Qualifications

• Deliver support in line with the eight principles of the IPS model.
• Help clients identify skills, interests and employment goals.
• Maintain accurate records and provide clear evidence of progress.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients with mental health support needs who are motivated to start or return to work.
• Deliver support in line with the eight principles of the IPS model.
• Work towards the standards set out within the IPS Fidelity Scale.
• Build supportive and trusting relationships with clients.
• Help clients identify their skills, interests, experience and employment aspirations.
• Complete vocational profiles and agree personalised action plans.
• Support clients with job searches, CVs, applications, interview preparation and career development.
• Identify suitable employment opportunities through tailored job searching and direct contact with local employers.
• Explore both advertised vacancies and opportunities within the hidden job market.
• Develop positive relationships with employers and promote inclusive recruitment.
• Help employers understand workplace support needs and reasonable adjustments.
• Explore options such as job carving where this may help create a suitable opportunity.
• Provide ongoing in-work support to clients and employers once employment has been secured.
• Work closely with healthcare professionals, referral partners, colleges, training providers and other local organisations.
• Maintain accurate records and provide clear evidence of client progress and outcomes.
• Work independently within the community while remaining an active member of the wider team.

Skills

Caseload management

IPS model fidelity

Building trust

Employer engagement

Job description

Standguide is seeking an Employment Specialist in Newark to support people with mental health needs into meaningful employment. You will apply the IPS approach, tailoring plans to each person’s strengths and aspirations, and work with local employers to create pathways into work.

No prior IPS experience is required as full training is provided. The role emphasizes building trust with clients and employers and delivering ongoing in-work support.