Job overview

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Employment Support Coach (Mental Health)
Leeds Mind
Leeds, West Yorkshire (On-site)
£30,660 per year
Full-time or part-time
Permanent or contract (Permanent and 12 month fixed-term contracts subject to extension)
Mental Health
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Job description
Support people with mental health needs to find and keep meaningful work. As an Employment Support Coach, you’ll work one-to-one with individuals to build confidence, overcome barriers, and connect them with opportunities that match their goals. You’ll also work closely with employers and partner services, playing a key role in someone’s recovery journey and helping them move forward in their lives.

Leeds Mind promotes positive mental health and wellbeing and provides help and support to anyone who needs it in and around Leeds. We have faith and optimism in our clients and so the services we deliver are built around their needs. We support the people of Leeds to discover their own resources to ‘recover’ from periods of poor mental health, and to live life independently with their mental health condition.

Employment is a key part of mental health recovery. Our employment services are delivered in line with the IPS model, supporting people with mental health challenges to retain paid employment in line with their aspirations. IPS is delivered in close partnership with NHS mental health services, employers, commissioners and the wider system.

Due to receiving new funding we are excited to expand our WorkPlace Leeds service to develop our existing support in the community.

Role

IPS Employment Specialists – Multiple positions available

To provide an evidence-based IPS employment support service, delivered in a trauma‑informed, person‑centred and inclusive way, in line with Leeds Mind values and IPS fidelity standards. We encourage all interested candidates to watch an introductory video which describes the impact of being an IPS Employment Specialist. You can find this link on the job advert attached.

Full-time permanent

Hours – 37 hours per week (we are unable to offer part time hours unfortunately but may be able to accommodate flexible working)

Supported Employment Specialists – multiple positions available

The Supported Employment services are delivered in line with the SEQF (Supported Employment Quality Framework) model, supporting people with mental health challenges to retain paid employment in line with their aspirations. SEQF is delivered in close partnership with community groups , employers, commissioners and the wider system.

1-year fixed term contract

Hours – 37 hours per week and 28 hours per week

Selection process for both roles will include a telephone screening and assessment centre.

Location: These roles are predominantly community-based but you will also attend meetings at Clarence House, Clarence Road, LS18 4LB.

Responsibilities

IPS Employment Specialists – Multiple positions available

To provide an evidence-based IPS employment support service, delivered in a trauma‑informed, person‑centred and inclusive way, in line with Leeds Mind values and IPS fidelity standards. We encourage all interested candidates to watch an introductory video which describes the impact of being an IPS Employment Specialist. You can find this link on the job advert attached.

Full-time permanent

Hours – 37 hours per week (we are unable to offer part time hours unfortunately but may be able to accommodate flexible working)

Supported Employment Specialists – multiple positions available

The Supported Employment services are delivered in line with the SEQF (Supported Employment Quality Framework) model, supporting people with mental health challenges to retain paid employment in line with their aspirations. SEQF is delivered in close partnership with community groups , employers, commissioners and the wider system.

1-year fixed term contract

Hours – 37 hours per week and 28 hours per week

Selection process for both roles will include a telephone screening and assessment centre.

Location: These roles are predominantly community-based but you will also attend meetings at Clarence House, Clarence Road, LS18 4LB.

For an informal discussion about these posts prior to applying please email Gosia Kowalska at gosia.kowalska@workplaceleeds.org.uk.

The person

We’re looking for someone who can provide person-centred, strengths-based employment support to people facing barriers such as mental health challenges, autism, ADHD and learning disabilities.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience of one-to-one support, and the confidence to work with both individuals and employers to create inclusive employment opportunities.
They should understand the value of reasonable adjustments, be able to adapt their approach to different needs, and be committed to equality, safeguarding, and Leeds Mind’s values.
Experience or knowledge of IPS, Supported Employment approaches, workplace coaching, or neurodiversity-informed practice would be an advantage.