IPS Employment Specialist (North Somerset)

Waythrough; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme with 4.5% employer

Life assurance (3× annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Recognition and long service awards

Cycle to Work

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Free will writing service

Job summary

Waythrough currently seeks an IPS Employment Specialist to support individuals in North Somerset (Weston-Super-Mare) into sustainable employment. The role focuses on delivering strengths-based support, building employer partnerships, and promoting the programme ethos.

You will collaborate with clinical teams to ensure high-quality IPS practice, working 37 hours weekly across Monday to Friday. The position offers progression opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• To be a motivated, people-focused professional who is confident building relationships.
• Someone who believes in the power of employment to transform lives.
• Strong organisational skills and a solution-focused mindset.
• Experience in employment support, recruitment, or a similar role is advantageous, but passion and commitment matter most.

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.

Job description

IPS Employment Specialist

Location: North Somerset (Weston-Super-Mare)

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-4:30pm 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £25,110-£32,090 Starting salary: £30,138.40

About the Role

Actively promote our clients as potential employees and raise awareness of the service. Promote the ethos of our programmes and Waythrough and encourage employers to look positively on our clients as potential applicants. As an Employment Specialist you will build partnerships with employers to identify a sustained pipeline of job opportunities and to understand local employer needs in order to bring on board new employment opportunities for people on our programmes.

What You’ll Do

• 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 high-quality IPS practice.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

• To be a motivated, people-focused professional who is confident building relationships.
• Someone who believes in the power of employment to transform lives.
• Strong organisational skills and a solution-focused mindset.
• Experience in employment support, recruitment, or a similar role is advantageous, but passion and commitment matter most.

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

What We Offer

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

Closing Date: 2026-11-18

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. In April 2026, Aquarius, our former subsidiary partner, merged with Waythrough. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have 260 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 130,000 people.