IPS Employment Specialist: Help People Thrive Through Work

IPS Grow; Killamarsh; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Free car parking

Yearly appraisal

Training opportunities

Maternity/paternity/adoption benefits

Health service discounts

Employee assistance programme

Networking groups (LGBT+, BAME, etc)

Health and wellbeing

Structured learning and development

Job summary

Derbyshire Healthcare in Killamarsh seeks an IPS Employment Specialist to support people with mental health needs to obtain and sustain paid work. You’ll engage with clients, help with CVs and interviews, and provide in-work support while coordinating with local employers.

The role requires experience in employment advisory work, IPS knowledge, and the ability to work autonomously. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are preferable, with ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in employment advisory work.
• Understanding of work as a recovery tool.
• Working knowledge of IPS concepts.
• Experience with mental health clients, or employment support.
• Experience with employers and DWP is desirable.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• IPS training is advantageous.
• Mental health knowledge and employability experience.
• Record data accurately and manage admin tasks.
• Strong organisational and presentation skills.
• Motivated to help service users achieve vocational goals.
• Able to engage diverse audiences and build rapport.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support and motivate individuals with mental health needs to access paid employment.
• Meet clients regularly to identify best job matches and help with CVs and interview techniques.
• Provide in-work support and plan return-to-work strategies for retention.
• Educate and engage employers about the IPS service.
• Source job opportunities through local employer contact.
• Promote employment within the Derbyshire Healthcare team and raise expectations.

Skills

Employment advisory experience

IPS knowledge

Mental health understanding

Autonomy

Employer engagement

Data recording

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Presentations

Motivational interviewing

Relationship building

Driving licence & access to vehicle

Job description

Derbyshire Healthcare in Killamarsh seeks an IPS Employment Specialist to support people with mental health needs to obtain and sustain paid work. You’ll engage with clients, help with CVs and interviews, and provide in-work support while coordinating with local employers.

The role requires experience in employment advisory work, IPS knowledge, and the ability to work autonomously. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are preferable, with ongoing professional development opportunities