IPS Employment Specialist

Job description

IPS Employment Specialist Starting salary £30,000.00 rising to £31,500.00 on successfully completing probation Full-time, Leicester based with travel to community locations as required Benefits: 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off, Pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, Death in service benefit, Career development opportunities, Opportunities for professional development and networking, a dynamic and supportive working environment, plus more. As an IPS Employment Specialist you will be responsible for delivering high-quality Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment services to individuals experiencing mental health challenges and other complex barriers to employment. The role focuses on supporting participants into competitive, sustainable employment through a “place then train” approach, delivering rapid job search, employer engagement and ongoing in-work support in line with IPS fidelity principles. The post holder will work collaboratively with employers, NHS services, Jobcentre Plus, local authorities and community organisations to ensure participants receive personalised, strengths-based support that improves employment outcomes...