Employment Specialist

Job description

Make a real difference every day At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that everyone severely affected by mental illness deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life — and having meaningful employment can be a crucial part of that journey. We’re looking for an IPS Employment Specialist to join our East Kent IPS Service covering Thanet, Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh, Canterbury, Dover, Deal and Ashford. You’ll work one to one with people who want to find or return to paid employment, helping them identify their goals, build confidence, and secure roles that align with their skills and aspirations. This is a Part Time (21 Hours) role with a salary of £13,796.24 pro rata. This is a rewarding, dynamic role where no two days are the same. You’ll work in the community, meet people where they are, and build strong relationships with employers and local partners to open real opportunities within the hidden labour market. What you’ll do: As an Employment Specialist, you will: - Work alongside individuals to understand their employment goals and create personalised vocational plans. - Support people to find and keep paid work that reflects their strengths, interests and ambitions. -...