IPS Employment Specialist - Transform Lives Through Work

IPS Grow; Chesterfield; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Free car parking

Yearly appraisal

Health service discounts

Employee assistance programme

Upskilling opportunities

Supportive learning culture

Job summary

Derbyshire Healthcare in Chesterfield is recruiting two IPS Employment Specialists to help people with mental health needs find and maintain paid employment using the IPS model. You will build relationships with clients and local employers, delivering personalised support and strategies.

Join a compassionate team with strong values, excellent training, and opportunities for professional development. The role offers a supportive environment with generous leave, parking, and ongoing appraisal.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with mental health support needs.
• Experience implementing individual programmes and interventions.
• Ability to engage employers using a variety of methods.
• Strong communication and motivational interviewing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and motivate individuals with mental health needs to access and sustain paid employment.
• Regularly meet with clients to identify best job matches, reflect on skills and aspirations, and assist with CVs and interview techniques.
• Provide in-work support, design return-to-work strategies, and ensure ongoing job retention.
• Advocate for clients by educating and engaging with employers regarding the IPS service.
• Source job opportunities through regular contact with local employers within the community.
• Work with the Derbyshire Healthcare mental health team to promote employment and raise expectations about paid work.

Skills

Employment advisory experience

IPS knowledge

Understanding of work as a recovery

Experience with employers and DWP

Able to work autonomously

Excellent organisational skills

Job description

Derbyshire Healthcare in Chesterfield is recruiting two IPS Employment Specialists to help people with mental health needs find and maintain paid employment using the IPS model. You will build relationships with clients and local employers, delivering personalised support and strategies.

Join a compassionate team with strong values, excellent training, and opportunities for professional development. The role offers a supportive environment with generous leave, parking, and ongoing appraisal.