IPS Employment Specialist - Routes - FTC
Norfolk and Waveney Mind, West Norfolk, CT, United States
IPS Employment Specialist – Routes – Fixed Term Contract
REF:
NWM/679
Role Overview:
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, you will receive excellent training and support to develop your skills and have access to a broad range of opportunities within Norfolk and Waveney Mind.
Contract Details:
Full‑Time:
37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Contract:
Fixed Term Maternity Cover until October 2026
Salary:
£31,049 per annum
Location:
West Norfolk, mainly Kings Lynn (work hub: REST Kings Lynn); hybrid role – minimum 65% community work, remote for admin tasks.
Driver’s Licence & Vehicle:
Essential. Business insurance required. Mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile (excluding the home‑to‑work commute).
Responsibilities:
Support and motivate individuals with mental health conditions to access and sustain paid employment.
Regularly meet with clients to listen, offer support and help them identify their best job match, reflecting their skills and aspirations.
Assist clients with CV production, interview techniques and managing their health at work.
Advocate for clients by educating and engaging employers about the IPS service.
Sourc[e] job opportunities through regular contact with local employers.
Promote employment and raise expectations around service users’ ability to access paid employment, breaking down barriers.
Qualifications & Skills:
Supportive and empathetic with strong communication and listening skills.
Ability to initiate and develop relationships with individuals; engage employers via phone or face‑to‑face.
Excellent time‑management and organisational skills.
Experience (preferred) in coaching, mentoring, recruitment, training, human resources, pastoral support, management, mental health, education or sales.
No prior mental health sector experience required.
How to Apply:
Candidates are required to complete an application form available here:
Norfolk and Waveney Mind - Application Form.docx . Submit the completed form via the “Apply for this job” link. If you need assistance, contact the HR Department on 0300 330 5488.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
We welcome applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio‑economic classes, religions and disabilities. We actively encourage those with lived experience of mental health, recognising that personal journeys can bring unique insight and empathy that helps others feel heard, supported and valued.
Safeguarding:
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 and other safeguarding checks.
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NWM/679
Role Overview:
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, you will receive excellent training and support to develop your skills and have access to a broad range of opportunities within Norfolk and Waveney Mind.
Contract Details:
Full‑Time:
37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Contract:
Fixed Term Maternity Cover until October 2026
Salary:
£31,049 per annum
Location:
West Norfolk, mainly Kings Lynn (work hub: REST Kings Lynn); hybrid role – minimum 65% community work, remote for admin tasks.
Driver’s Licence & Vehicle:
Essential. Business insurance required. Mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile (excluding the home‑to‑work commute).
Responsibilities:
Support and motivate individuals with mental health conditions to access and sustain paid employment.
Regularly meet with clients to listen, offer support and help them identify their best job match, reflecting their skills and aspirations.
Assist clients with CV production, interview techniques and managing their health at work.
Advocate for clients by educating and engaging employers about the IPS service.
Sourc[e] job opportunities through regular contact with local employers.
Promote employment and raise expectations around service users’ ability to access paid employment, breaking down barriers.
Qualifications & Skills:
Supportive and empathetic with strong communication and listening skills.
Ability to initiate and develop relationships with individuals; engage employers via phone or face‑to‑face.
Excellent time‑management and organisational skills.
Experience (preferred) in coaching, mentoring, recruitment, training, human resources, pastoral support, management, mental health, education or sales.
No prior mental health sector experience required.
How to Apply:
Candidates are required to complete an application form available here:
Norfolk and Waveney Mind - Application Form.docx . Submit the completed form via the “Apply for this job” link. If you need assistance, contact the HR Department on 0300 330 5488.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
We welcome applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio‑economic classes, religions and disabilities. We actively encourage those with lived experience of mental health, recognising that personal journeys can bring unique insight and empathy that helps others feel heard, supported and valued.
Safeguarding:
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 and other safeguarding checks.
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