IPS Employment Specialist — Help People Into Sustainable Work

AQUARIUS ACTION PROJECTS; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension with employer contributions

Life assurance (3× salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave and extra days

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to support clients with mental health challenges into sustainable employment across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. You will build partnerships with employers and work closely with clinical teams to deliver high-quality IPS practice.

The role focuses on personalised, strengths-based support and requires a people-focused, proactive professional with strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment support or recruitment is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to IPS practice and client-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with individuals experiencing mental health challenges to support them into sustainable employment.
• Build strong partnerships with employers across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
• Provide personalised, strengths-based employment support.
• Collaborate closely with clinical teams to deliver IPS practice.

Skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Employment support

Employer engagement

Job description

Waythrough is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to support clients with mental health challenges into sustainable employment across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. You will build partnerships with employers and work closely with clinical teams to deliver high-quality IPS practice.

The role focuses on personalised, strengths-based support and requires a people-focused, proactive professional with strong organisational skills.