Job overview

At Shaw Trust, we believe everyone deserves access to good work. As a not for profit organisation, we work with people who face barriers to employment, providing personalised support that brings together health, skills and employability services. Our work is impact‑driven, inclusive and innovative focused on creating real change for individuals, employers and communities across the UK.

Role

As an Employment Specialist for Supported Employment or IPS you will support people with mental health needs to move into sustainable paid employment that matches their preferences and strengths.

Working with clients, health professionals, service providers and employers, you will manage a caseload and deliver either the Supported Employment (BASE) or Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model (full training provided). You’ll provide person‑centred advice, engage local employers and support individuals through their employment journey from referral to job sustainment.

This is a target‑driven, community‑based (peripatetic) role, with most of your time spent meeting participants, stakeholders and employers face to face. Minimal or no home working.

Responsibilities

  • Delivering the Supported Employment or IPS approach in line with fidelity requirements
  • Supporting participants through all stages of their employment journey, including vocational profiling, action planning, job search, job placement and in‑work support
  • Building positive relationships with local employers to create suitable job opportunities
  • Achieving contractual targets including starts, job outcomes and job retention

The person

  • Knowledge or experience of Supported Employment or the IPS model
  • Experience working with people with mental health needs, health conditions, disabilities or similar client groups
  • One‑to‑one client support experience
  • Proven ability to meet performance targets and manage a caseload
  • Experience supporting people to obtain or retain employment
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to influence employers and stakeholders