Part-time IPS Employment Advisor

Working Well Trust; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health charity in London is seeking a part-time IPS Employment Advisor to support clients with mental health difficulties in achieving their employment goals. You will engage with employers to promote value and find suitable job opportunities, all while maintaining a person-centred approach. Applicants should have a genuine desire to support individuals in meaningful employment, along with good organisational skills. This rewarding role offers a supportive environment and competitive compensation.

Benefits

£14,638 per year (0.5 FTE)

30 days annual leave plus public holidays

Employer pension contribution of 6%

Supportive environment within a small team

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to support individuals in finding meaningful employment.
• Confidence in promoting the service to employers.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of clients with mental health experiences.
• Support clients in identifying employment goals and preparing for work.
• Engage with employers to find suitable job opportunities.

Skills

Supportive approach to clients

Engagement with employers

Good organisational skills

Person-centred work commitment

Job description

About Working Well Trust

Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and / or complex issues through training and employment.

We are recruiting a part-time IPS Employment Advisor (0.5 FTE) to join our supported employment team in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. This is a permanent position with funding secured until March 2028.

What you’ll be doing

If you were working with us, you would hold a varied caseload of clients with lived experience of mental health, and in some cases Autism or a learning disability. You would support clients to identify their employment goals, build confidence, prepare for work, and navigate any barriers they may face.

Your work would be entirely person-centred. You would support clients in line with their preferences and aspirations, helping them identify roles that match their strengths. A key part of the role involves approaching employers, explaining the value of our service, and working with them to identify suitable opportunities for clients. You would continue to support both clients and employers to help individuals sustain their employment.

You would work closely with referring teams, maintaining regular communication and ensuring a coordinated and client-led approach. You would also work to agreed targets while maintaining a high-quality, supportive service that reflects the principles of IPS and supported employment.

What you’ll need

Experience in employment support is not essential. We are looking for someone who brings :

• A genuine desire to support people into meaningful employment.
• Commitment to person-centred work and enthusiasm to learn the IPS approach.
• Confidence engaging with employers and promoting the benefits of our service.
• Good organisation skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• Beneficial (but not essential) : experience working with people with learning disabilities or Autism.

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, either personally or through a close contact.

What we offer

• £14,638 per year (0.5 FTE)
• 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, pro rata (FTE)
• Employer pension contribution of 6%
• Supportive environment within a small, dedicated team

Meaningful, rewarding work supporting people into employment

Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities employer and Confident about Disabilities.

What’s next

Before applying, please note that we actively review all applications and only progress candidates who provide meaningful answers to the screening questions.

If you are ready to support people in Kingston to achieve their employment goals and build positive relationships with employers, click Apply to submit your CV and complete the screening questions.

Start your application today and join us in making a meaningful impact.