Job overview

Support Employment and IPS Employment Specialists – Hampshire

We are excited to be growing our Connect to Work delivery in Hampshire and are seeking Employment Specialists to join our Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Supported Employment programmes. This is a rewarding role where you will help people with physical and mental health support needs achieve sustainable employment and improved wellbeing through evidence-based practice.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact Resourcing@shaw-trust.org.uk.

Role

About the Role
As an Employment Specialist, you’ll provide tailored support to a group of clients, guiding them through their employment journey. You’ll work closely with health professionals, service providers, stakeholders and employers to make their journey into work as smooth as possible. You will support individuals to secure paid employment that aligns with their preferences, while promoting social inclusion and recovery. This is a community-based role, requiring travel across Hampshire (excluding Portsmouth and Southampton).

Location
Community-based (peripatetic) role across Hampshire, excluding Portsmouth and Southampton. 

We’re reviewing applications as they arrive and arranging interviews promptly, so early applications are encouraged.

Employee Benefits
At Shaw Trust, you’ll make a positive impact on people’s lives while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Generous annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days with service.
  • Paid volunteering: 2 days per year.
  • Enhanced pension and Life Assurance.
  • Learning & development opportunities, including apprenticeships and leadership programmes.
  • Health & wellbeing support and inclusive networks.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

  • Work one-to-one with clients to understand their goals and provide tailored employment support.
  • Build strong relationships with local employers to create job opportunities and provide ongoing in-work support.
  • Collaborate with NHS Health teams and other referral partners to ensure IPS is fully integrated within clinical services.
  • Generate referrals through local partnerships, including GPs, DWP, and community organisations.
  • Meet and exceed performance targets aligned to contractual commitments.

The person

You Will Have:

  • Experience supporting people with health conditions, disabilities, substance misuse needs or other societal barriers 
  • Ability to research and learn about IPS principles 
  • Experience of providing one-to-one support in helping people achieve goals or overcome barriers personally or professionally
  • Experience of working in a target driven environment or achieving set targets
  • Able to use IT and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel