IPS Employment Specialist: Help People Thrive at Work

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire, Northallerton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investors in People

Disability Confident Scheme

Staff induction programme

Personal Development Plan

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking IPS Employment Specialists to help people with mental health conditions find and sustain paid work across York, Northallerton, Harrogate, Ripon, Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale.

The role involves assisting clients with job searching, CVs, applications and interview prep, while liaising with local employers and training programmes to create lasting employment opportunities, supported by IPS supervision and development.

Qualifications

• Numeracy and Literacy level 2 (or above).
• Level 4 qualification related to IPS practice or higher.
• OR at least 2 years of experience in employment/healthcare support.
• Evidence of additional qualifications relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Establish ongoing monitoring and support systems for clients once employment is secured.
• Review employment to ensure it meets client and employer needs.
• Offer support to employers and clients with problems and promote disability awareness.
• Develop knowledge of local employment support services and inclusive employers.
• Work with Jobcentre Plus, employers, trade unions and agencies to secure paid opportunities.

Skills

Collaborative MDT work

Employment support delivery

Verbal and written communication

Record keeping

Initiative

Caseload management

Mandatory training

IPS Doing What Works

Group session leadership

Employment software familiarity

Education

Level 4 IPS qualification

Numeracy and Literacy level 2

2 years in employment/healthcare support

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking IPS Employment Specialists to help people with mental health conditions find and sustain paid work across York, Northallerton, Harrogate, Ripon, Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale.

The role involves assisting clients with job searching, CVs, applications and interview prep, while liaising with local employers and training programmes to create lasting employment opportunities, supported by IPS supervision and development.