Job overview

We support people who face barriers to employment by providing personalised services that bring together health, skills, and employability support. Our work is impact driven, inclusive and innovative, and focused on creating real, lasting change for individuals, employers, and communities across the UK.

As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will work collaboratively with clients, health professionals, service providers, and employers to support people with mental health needs into sustainable, paid employment that reflects their individual goals and preferences.

Your role will focus on making each person’s journey into work as accessible and supportive as possible, helping to improve wellbeing, confidence, and social inclusion. You will manage a caseload, providing tailored, person centred advice and guidance, while developing strong relationships with local employers to create meaningful job opportunities.

You will deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach (full training provided), supporting clients from first engagement through to job retention.

Role

Location

This is a community based, peripatetic role with no home working. Employment Specialists will provide support to clients across the following locations:

Trowbridge
Warminster
Tidworth
Salisbury
Westbury
Given the location it is desirable that candidates have their own transport.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Build effective working relationships with clients to understand their individual employment goals, strengths, and support needs
  • Deliver the IPS model in line with Fidelity standards, supporting clients through each stage of their employment journey
  • Engage proactively with employers to identify and develop suitable job opportunities
  • Support clients with job search activities, job starts, in‑work support and job retention
  • Work collaboratively with health professionals and partner organisations
  • Manage a caseload effectively, balancing competing priorities and maintaining accurate records

The person

You Will Have

  • Training in, or a willingness to learn, the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach (full training provided)
  • Experience of working with people who have health conditions, disabilities, substance misuse needs, or similar support needs, in a professional or support focused role
  • Experience of supporting people on an individual basis
  • Experience of working towards outcomes, performance measures or agreed objectives
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities at the same time
  • Confidence in communicating effectively and influencing positive decisions with clients, employers, or partner organisations
  • Experience of supporting people to find and/or keep employment

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and lived experience. Transferable skills are valued, and you do not need to have previously worked in IPS or employment services to apply.