IPS Employment Specialist — Transform Lives Through Work

Shaw Trust; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Enhanced pension

Life Assurance at 3x salary

Flexible working from day one

Job summary

Shaw Trust is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist based in Kent to help people experiencing mental health challenges find sustainable paid employment, delivering the IPS approach with person-centred guidance and building relationships with local employers. You will work within a community mental health team, supporting clients to move into suitable work.

You will receive a comprehensive induction, full IPS training, ongoing development and supervision, with a peripatetic role that largely

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred advice and guidance to clients.
• Build relationships with local employers to enable employment.
• Manage a caseload across mental health support services.

Job description

Shaw Trust is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist based in Kent to help people experiencing mental health challenges find sustainable paid employment, delivering the IPS approach with person-centred guidance and building relationships with local employers. You will work within a community mental health team, supporting clients to move into suitable work.

You will receive a comprehensive induction, full IPS training, ongoing development and supervision, with a peripatetic role that largely