IPS Employment Specialist - Routes - FTC
Norfolk and Waveney Mind, Norfolk, VA, United States
IPS Employment Specialist - Routes - Fixed Term Contract
REF: NWM/679
IPS Employment Specialist: Mental Health
Please note:
Driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role. Due to the nature of the role, a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required. Business insurance is also required. Mileage is reimbursed at 45p per mile for cars, after deducting the mileage between your home and work base.
Full‑Time:
37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Contract:
Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover until October 2026)
Salary:
£31,049 per annum
Location Coverage:
This is a hybrid role, a minimum of 65 % work in the community meeting clients and employers. Working from home is an option for completing administrative tasks.
Location:
West Norfolk, mainly Kings Lynn (work hub will be REST Kings Lynn). As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping people with mental health needs find meaningful and fulfilling employment. Join a well‑established and award‑winning IPS service that utilises the skills of people from a variety of industries. You will receive excellent training, support to develop your skills, and access to a broad range of opportunities within Norfolk and Waveney Mind.
We welcome applications from all experience levels and backgrounds; you do not need experience in the mental health sector to apply. What you will need is the ability to motivate and build relationships with clients, strong organisational skills, the confidence to communicate and engage with a range of employers and stakeholders, and a fundamental belief that anyone who wants to work can work.
What is an IPS Employment Specialist? Use the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model to:
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.
Support clients through CV production, interview techniques and managing their health at work.
Advocate for your clients by educating and engaging employers regarding the IPS service.
Sourcing job opportunities for clients through regular contact with local employers within the community.
Promote employment and raise expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment, breaking down barriers.
Who are we looking for? You should be supportive and empathetic with great communication and listening skills. You should also be able to initiate and develop relationships with individuals and engage employers using a variety of methods (phone, face‑to‑face in the community). Excellent time‑management and organisational skills are essential.
We are especially interested in individuals with experience in at least one of the following areas:
Coaching
Mentoring
Recruitment
Training
Human resources
Pastoral support
Management
Mental health
Education
Sales
Application Process Applicants are required to complete the application form (link provided by HR) and upload the completed form via the “Apply for this job” button. For any questions, please contact the HR Department on 0300 330 5488.
Equity Statement We welcome applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio‑economic classes, religions and disabilities. We also value and 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.
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.
Note We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible.
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IPS Employment Specialist: Mental Health
Please note:
Driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role. Due to the nature of the role, a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required. Business insurance is also required. Mileage is reimbursed at 45p per mile for cars, after deducting the mileage between your home and work base.
Full‑Time:
37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Contract:
Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover until October 2026)
Salary:
£31,049 per annum
Location Coverage:
This is a hybrid role, a minimum of 65 % work in the community meeting clients and employers. Working from home is an option for completing administrative tasks.
Location:
West Norfolk, mainly Kings Lynn (work hub will be REST Kings Lynn). As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping people with mental health needs find meaningful and fulfilling employment. Join a well‑established and award‑winning IPS service that utilises the skills of people from a variety of industries. You will receive excellent training, support to develop your skills, and access to a broad range of opportunities within Norfolk and Waveney Mind.
We welcome applications from all experience levels and backgrounds; you do not need experience in the mental health sector to apply. What you will need is the ability to motivate and build relationships with clients, strong organisational skills, the confidence to communicate and engage with a range of employers and stakeholders, and a fundamental belief that anyone who wants to work can work.
What is an IPS Employment Specialist? Use the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model to:
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.
Support clients through CV production, interview techniques and managing their health at work.
Advocate for your clients by educating and engaging employers regarding the IPS service.
Sourcing job opportunities for clients through regular contact with local employers within the community.
Promote employment and raise expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment, breaking down barriers.
Who are we looking for? You should be supportive and empathetic with great communication and listening skills. You should also be able to initiate and develop relationships with individuals and engage employers using a variety of methods (phone, face‑to‑face in the community). Excellent time‑management and organisational skills are essential.
We are especially interested in individuals with experience in at least one of the following areas:
Coaching
Mentoring
Recruitment
Training
Human resources
Pastoral support
Management
Mental health
Education
Sales
Application Process Applicants are required to complete the application form (link provided by HR) and upload the completed form via the “Apply for this job” button. For any questions, please contact the HR Department on 0300 330 5488.
Equity Statement We welcome applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio‑economic classes, religions and disabilities. We also value and 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.
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.
Note We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible.
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