Do you want a career where you support people with mental health needs into real, paid employment, quickly and ethically?This is not classroom employability. This is frontline, evidence-based IPS delivery, changing lives through work.As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will deliver the nationally recognised IPS model supporting people with serious mental health conditions (SMI) into open employment, with a strong focus on rapid job search, employer partnership and sustained outcomes.The ideal candidate must have a driver's license to be able to travel across South Essex.You will work alongside:Clinical and NHS teamsWellbeing servicesLocal employersYour work will be guided every day by our values:Be Ambitious for every persons working futureBe Proud of quality, safety and resultsBe Considerate of lived mental health experienceOwn It take responsibility for outcomesBe Inspiring help people believe work is possibleThis is fast-moving, relationship-driven supported employment. You will:Carry out vocational profiling with people experiencing serious mental ill healthDeliver rapid job search based on individual preferenceBuild trusted relationships with local employersMatch people into paid work aligned to their goalsPrepare participants for - Disclosure, Interviews, Workplace expectationsProvide intensive in-work support after job startWork closely with clinical teams to manage risk and wellbeingTrack job starts, sustainment and progressionMaintain high-quality, fidelity-compliant case recordsYour focus is speed with integrity - the right job, at the right time, in the right way.Who This Role Is ForThis role suits people with backgrounds or strong interest in:Mental health servicesWellbeing or recovery supportSocial care or community servicesRecruitment or resourcingSales with a strong people focusYou will thrive if you:Are confident working with mental health complexityAre proactive and relationship-drivenAre comfortable with targets and accountabilityAre organised and evidence-focusedCan balance pace with care and professionalismTake pride in structure, consistency and outcomesFull IPS training and fidelity guidance will be provided.This Is a Specialist, High-Impact RoleYou will work with people who may:Have fluctuating mental healthExperience anxiety, depression or severe mental illnessMove quickly from readiness to job startNeed high-touch support after entering workWe are looking for people who:Work at pace without cutting cornersCan build trust quicklyStay calm under pressureAre resilient, reflective and outcome-focusedThis role is demanding - and genuinely life-changing.Why Join Get Set UK?Because youll be part of a mission-driven organisation that invests in your growth and celebrates your impact.Youll get:Wellbeing support including GP, counselling and HeadspaceDiscounts, pension and salary sacrifice optionsEnhanced benefits with serviceA culture built on ambition, pride, ownership and supportReal opportunities for progressionWe are also a proud Disability Confident Employer. Adjustments are available at every stage.If youre ready to Be Ambitious, Be Proud, Be Considerate, Own It and Be Inspiring, and you want a role where your work genuinely changes lives, wed love to hear from you.Apply Now!If you are ready to support people into work through evidence-based mental health employment and you live our values to Be Ambitious, Be Proud, Be Considerate, Own It and Be Inspiring, we would love to hear from you.EligibilityYou must have the full right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available. A DBS check will be required for this role. Additional informationWe reserve the right to close applications early, so we encourage early applications.Get Set UK is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunity Employer.We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are committed to supporting physical and mental wellbeing at work. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.This role is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks and acommitment to safeguarding learners and clients.Get Set UK does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.