IPS Employment Specialist - Help People Thrive (Grimsby)

Standguide Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Health plan

Online GP

EAP and wellbeing support

Death in service cover

Will-planning service

Cycle to Work

Sick pay

Training & development

Employee-owner benefits

Job summary

Standguide is actively seeking an Employment Specialist to support people with mental health needs into meaningful, sustainable employment. You’ll empower clients using IPS principles, tailor action plans, and partner with local employers to create opportunities. Training will be provided, and no IPS background is required.

A full driving licence and vehicle access are essential. The role offers a supportive, employee-owned workplace with extensive leave, pension, health plan and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience of supporting people with mental health, health-related needs or other barriers to employment.
• Understanding of challenges faced by people with health support needs in seeking or sustaining work.
• Experience in employability, health, social care, community services or voluntary sector.
• Ability to build respectful, trusting and productive relationships.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good record-keeping skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence to work independently and use own initiative.
• Ability to develop relationships with employers and promote the service.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

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 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

Degree or experience

Mental health experience

Health barriers understanding

Employability sector experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Record-keeping skills

Independent work

Relationship building

Driving licence

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Standguide is actively seeking an Employment Specialist to support people with mental health needs into meaningful, sustainable employment. You’ll empower clients using IPS principles, tailor action plans, and partner with local employers to create opportunities. Training will be provided, and no IPS background is required.

A full driving licence and vehicle access are essential. The role offers a supportive, employee-owned workplace with extensive leave, pension, health plan and wellbeing