IPS Employment Specialist

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IPS Employment Specialist, Colchester, £30,900.00

Employment Type

Full Time, Part Time, Permanent, Full & Part Time

Application Start Date

04-09-2025

Application End Date

14-09-2025

Location

Colchester

State/County

Essex

Zip Code

CO2 8QZ

Country

Work Style

Hybrid

Industry

Non-profit charitable organisations

Position

Mental health

Experience

3 years post basic qualification experience of working with adults with complex mental health needs

Education

Level 3 in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) or equivalent

Description

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; 9am – 5pm (Part time considered - minimum of 25 hours)

Salary: £30,900 Full time equivalent (pro rata for part time)

Location: Colchester

At Mid and North East Essex Mind we believe everyone deserves the chance to build a brighter future. As an IPS Employment Specialist, you’ll be on the frontline of that mission—supporting people with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) to find, secure, and thrive in meaningful employment.

You’ll deliver the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) model to the highest standards, helping people achieve their employment goals while working in close partnership with employers, health professionals, and the wider community.

This is a role where you’ll make a lasting difference: empowering people, tackling inequalities, and helping to create inclusive workplaces.

We are a real living wage employer and offer our staff a range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits to ensure that we fully support our employees. This includes: 36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time); competitive pension; recruitment referrals, training and development, flexible/agile working; annual wellbeing day; expert supervision and peer support, an extended lunch break each week; onsite parking at most locations; company sick pay based on length of service and a charity worker discount scheme.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.

Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.

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IPS Employment Specialist Job Description.pdf

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IPS Employment Specialist Questions

Do you have a Level 3 Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) qualification or equivalent experience? * Required

Do you have experience working with adults with Mental Health needs? * Required

Do you have experience in partnership development and working? * Required

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