Job Description

Are you passionate about helping people with mental health needs achieve their employment goals? We are looking for a dedicated IPS Employment Specialist to join our dynamic and supportive team.



In this rewarding role, you'll work directly with individuals to help them find and sustain meaningful employment, making a real difference in their lives. You'll receive full training, ongoing professional development, and career growth opportunities, all while contributing to a fairer, more inclusive society.



We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experience levels. What matters most is your ability to motivate others, build strong relationships, and confidently engage with employers. Above all, you'll believe that anyone with a mental health condition can work, with the right support.

What you'll need:

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills



Organisational ability to manage a busy caseload



Confidence in employer engagement



A proactive, positive approach to working towards targets



A genuine commitment to supporting people into employment

About the role:

Location:

Office and community-based (one day remote per week, service-dependent)

Focus:

Target-driven with proactive employer engagement

Support:

Comprehensive training, supervision, and development



If you're motivated to make a real impact and believe in the potential of every individual, we'd love to hear from you.



What is an IPS Employment Specialist?



This is a rewarding and dynamic role where no day is the same and you'll be making a genuine difference to people's lives. Using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model you'll be:



Supporting and motivating individuals with mental health conditions to access and sustain paid employment.



Regularly meeting with clients to listen, offer support and help them identify their best job match, reflecting their skills and aspirations.



Supporting the clients through CV production, interview techniques and managing their health at work.



Advocating for your clients by educating and engaging with employers regarding the IPS service.



Sourcing job opportunities for your clients through regular contact with local employers within the community.



Promoting employment and raising expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment, breaking down the barriers for them.



For further information about the role and the Individual Placement and Support Programme, please visit www.getmeworking.org



Working for Central North West London NHS Trust



You will also be part of the Trustwide Employment Services Team which comprises of over 40 people.



You will receive a number of staff benefits working for CNWL Trust, this includes an attractive pension scheme, a range of staff networks, travel discounts, employee assistance programme and discounts with hundreds of retailers nationwide.



This role is an excellent opportunity to start a long-term career within the mental health sector, develop your skills and a gateway to the vast number of opportunities within CNWL.



Apply today to become an IPS Employment Specialist and make a real difference!

Please note:

Salary is negotiable as per our salary variation guidance, is dependant on experience.



The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccinations as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.



Who are we looking for?



Firstly, you will need either a degree-level education or relevant work experience, such as in the health and social care or employment sectors. Alongside having strong and persuasive communication skills, excellent time management and exceptional organisational skills. Also, the ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals and be able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as via the telephone or face-to-face in the community.



It would also be helpful, but NOT essential, if you have experience of working with people with mental health support needs (or similar groups) OR have experience working in employment support services (or equivalent), this can include working with people on a one-to-one basis, offering motivation and support, or engaging with a range of stakeholders. We are actively interested in individuals who have experience using a persuasive communication style or promoting a service to a variety of audiences, this can include marketing, recruitment, or sales roles.