IPS Employment Specialist - Routes - Fixed Term Contract
REF: NWM/678
* Full Time: 37.5 Hours per week - Monday - Friday
* Contract: Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover up until end of January 2027
* Salary: £31,049 per annum
* Location Coverage: This is a hybrid role, a minimum 65% work in the community meeting clients and employers. Work from Home is an option for completing admin tasks.
* Location: Norwich and surrounding areas (Your work hub will be Julian Hospital Norwich)
As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping people with mental health needs find meaningful and fulfilling employment. Joining a well‑established and award‑winning IPS service that utilises the skills of people from a variety of industries. Providing you with excellent training and the support you need to take on the role, develop your skills and have access to a broad range of opportunities within Norfolk and Waveney Mind.
Responsibilities
* Supporting and motivating individuals with mental health conditions to access and sustain paid employment.
* Regularly meeting with clients to listen, offer support and help them identify their best job match, reflecting their skills and aspirations.
* Supporting the clients through CV production, interview techniques and managing their health at work.
* 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.
* Promoting employment and raising expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment, breaking down the barriers for them.
Qualifications & Experience
* Supportive and empathetic with great communication and listening skills.
* Ability to initiate and develop relationships with individuals and engage employers using a variety of methods such as phone or face‑to‑face in the community.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
* Experience in at least one of the following areas: coaching, mentoring, recruitment, training, human resources, pastoral support, management, mental health, education, or sales.
* Driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.
How to Apply
Complete the application form found in the job posting and upload it via the “Apply for this job” link. For assistance, contact the HR Department at 0300 330 5488.
Equity Statement
We welcome applications from people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio‑economic classes, religions and disabilities. We also value and actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of mental health, recognising that your personal journey can bring unique insight and empathy that helps others feel heard, supported, and valued. At Norfolk and Waveney Mind, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone passionate about mental health feels respected, valued, and supported.
Safeguarding Statement
Norfolk and Waveney Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check as well as other safeguarding checks.
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