IPS Employment Specialist: Transform Lives Through Work

Leicestershire Partnership; England; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPS training

Flexible working policy

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust invites applications for an Employment Specialist within the Employment Support Service (IPS). You will manage a caseload of individuals with mental health needs and deliver person-centred, recovery‑focused employment support across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Full training and ongoing support are provided, with opportunities to develop employer links, assist with CVs and interview preparation, and help people access meaningful work that supports

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting people to achieve goals.
• Experience of working directly with individuals on a one-to-one basis, providing encouragement, motivation and practical support.
• An understanding of mental health, recovery-focused practice or supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate others.
• The ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of people, including service users, employers, carers and healthcare professionals
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence working independently whilst remaining an active and supportive member of a wider team.
• A commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused practice.
• A passion for helping people achieve their employment aspirations and improve their wellbeing through work.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of individuals receiving mental health services who wish to gain, return to or retain employment.
• Delivering employment support in line with the IPS model and fidelity standards.
• Building trusting relationships with clients to understand their employment aspirations, strengths and support needs.
• Supporting individuals to identify suitable employment opportunities based on their preferences, skills and career goals.
• Developing personalised employment action plans to support people into paid employment.
• Providing practical support with CV development, job applications, interview preparation, career planning and job searching.
• Supporting individuals to manage their health and wellbeing in work, enabling them to sustain employment and progress in their careers.
• Working closely with Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams to ensure employment support is fully integrated into treatment and recovery planning.
• Developing positive working relationships with local employers and promoting employment opportunities for service users.
• Educating and supporting employers regarding mental health awareness, workplace adjustments and inclusive employment practices.
• Identifying opportunities within local labour markets and the hidden job market to maximise employment opportunities.
• Supporting clients to understand how employment may affect benefits and signposting to specialist welfare advice where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate records, outcome measures and activity data in accordance with service requirements.
• Contributing to the ongoing development and success of the Employment Support Service and promoting the IPS approach across partner services.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders and community partners to improve employment outcomes for people receiving mental health support.

Skills

One-to-one support

Communication skills

Recovery-focused practice

Interpersonal skills

Employer engagement

Job description

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust invites applications for an Employment Specialist within the Employment Support Service (IPS). You will manage a caseload of individuals with mental health needs and deliver person-centred, recovery‑focused employment support across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Full training and ongoing support are provided, with opportunities to develop employer links, assist with CVs and interview preparation, and help people access meaningful work that supports