IPS Employment Specialist

• 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

• Driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential
• Business insurance is required
• Ability to motivate and build relationships with clients
• Strong organisational skills
• Confidence to communicate and engage with a range of employers and stakeholders
• Fundamental belief that anyone who wants to work can work
• Supportive and empathetic with great communication and listening skills
• Ability to initiate and develop relationships with individuals
• Ability to engage employers via phone or face-to-face
• 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

Experience in the mental health sector

• Mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile for cars, after deducting the mileage between your home and work base
• Excellent training and support
• Access to a broad range of opportunities within Norfolk and Waveney Mind