IPS Employment Specialist (Leatherhead)

Recovery Focus; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health support organization in Leatherhead is seeking an Employment Specialist to assist individuals with mental health problems in finding employment. The role involves providing career advice, training, and maintaining relationships with local employers. Candidates should have an understanding of mental health and excellent communication skills. A valid driving license is required for travel across Surrey.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of mental health issues required.
• Excellent motivational, presentation, and listening skills necessary.
• Willingness to travel locally and work outside regular hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and career advice to clients.
• Help clients set recovery and employment goals.
• Offer training in CV writing and interview techniques.
• Maintain relationships with partner organizations.

Skills

Understanding of mental health issues

Motivational skills

Presentation skills

Listening skills

Job description

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IPS Employment Specialist (Leatherhead), Leatherhead

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Client:

Recovery Focus

Location:

Leatherhead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

13.08.2025

Expiry Date:

27.09.2025

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Job Description:

Employment Specialist

Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Leatherhead

Are you interested in helping people with mental health problems, or recovering from them, to reintegrate into work? Would you like to be part of an organization that values professionalism, insight, expertise, and passion to inspire individual recovery? Then join us as an IPS Employment Specialist.

Currently, one of our partners, Waythrough, is seeking an Employment Specialist to join our team in Leatherhead, Surrey. We assist individuals with mental health issues in finding paid employment, support them to retain their jobs, and advise employers about mental health in the workplace. Your role will be vital in helping individuals source appropriate work experience placements with local organizations and employers.

Daily tasks include providing support, career advice, guidance, and helping clients set recovery and employment goals. You will also offer training in personal and skills development such as CV writing and interview techniques. Additionally, you'll establish and maintain positive relationships with partner organizations, local employers, and mental health teams, while developing and promoting the service. Maintaining efficient admin systems for referrals, assessments, and reviews is also part of your responsibilities.

Candidates should have a good understanding of mental health issues, excellent motivational, presentation, and listening skills, and be willing to travel locally and work outside regular hours as needed.

The post holder must be a car driver to travel independently across Surrey. This is a community-based role.