IPS Employment Specialist

Luton | East London NHS Foundation Trust

Permanent contract

Do you want to make a genuine difference and transform someone’s life? We are looking for a motivated, passionate self-starter who wants to kickstart a career in the mental health sector. This position, with on-the-job training, is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference and support those with mental health needs across the Luton, Bedford or Central Bedfordshire Mental Health Community Hubs.

Deadline: 25th May 2025

East of England
Full-time
£29,970 - £36,300

Job overview

As an Employment Specialist you will play a vital role in helping people with mental health needs find meaningful and fulfilling employment. You’ll receive all the training and support you need to take on the role, develop your skills and have access to a broad range of opportunities within Bedfordshire and Luton IPS Employment Services.

Role

We are looking for an individual who is passionate in joining us to develop the service and transform’s someone’s life. This role calls for empathy and 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. Alongside having strong and persuasive communication skills, excellent time management, and exceptional organisational and administration skills.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a positive difference to the lives of people unemployed who are needing support finding paid employment. Opportunity to create a fairer, more inclusive society in a role where no two days are the same, then apply today.

Responsibilities

Supporting and motivating individuals with mental health needs to access and sustain paid employment.
Regularly meeting with clients to listen, help them identify their best job match, reflecting on their skills and aspirations, providing support including CV production, interview techniques
Provide in-work support, assessing each client’s work-related needs, designing a return-to-work strategy, and ensuring job retention with ongoing contact.
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.
Work as part of the Luton mental health team to promote employment and raise expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment, breaking down the barriers for them.

The person

Please see the attached person specification