IPS Employment Specialist: Help People Find Work

Oxford Health; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Oxford Health is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to join the Buckinghamshire team in Aylesbury. The role delivers the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model within the MDT framework to help mental health service users gain or retain employment in the community.

You will travel across community settings, engaging with service users, local employers and DWP to create sustainable employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent (vocational experience/training) is required.
• Ability to use MS Office applications to improve quality or efficiency of work.
• Knowledge of disability, health conditions, or employment legislation to support employment access/retention.
• Experience in supported employment approaches.
• Proven ability to work with multiple professionals to achieve best outcomes.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the IPS model as part of the holistic recovery plan for mental health service users in the community.
• Travel across community settings to engage with service users, employers, and DWP.
• Manage a caseload of up to 20 people and support employment or retention goals.
• Collaborate with IPS Team Leaders and other specialists to develop the wider IPS service.
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers to create inclusive employment opportunities.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oxford Health is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to join the Buckinghamshire team in Aylesbury. The role delivers the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model within the MDT framework to help mental health service users gain or retain employment in the community.

You will travel across community settings, engaging with service users, local employers and DWP to create sustainable employment opportunities.