IPS Employment Specialist
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,259.00 to £45,356.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37259.00 - £45356.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | LONDON, SE5 8RS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9334-25-0938 |
Summary
PERSON SPECIFICATION Assessed by Application (A), Interview (I), or Test (T). Essential Criteria Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge gained through relevant work experience (A). Experience Recent experience of supporting or coaching individuals on a one-to-one basis (in a voluntary role or paid role), verified by an employer reference1 (A). Experience of managing multiple tasks at any one time (A) Knowledge Demonstrates clear understanding of what the Employment Specialist role involves (A, I). Demonstrates an understanding of primary and secondary care health services (A). Demonstrates clear understanding of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model (A). Skills Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with others clearly (verbally and non-verbally), negotiate, persuade, and influence, and work as part of a team (A, I, T). High standard of written English (A, I, T). Confident using digital technology and proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams (A, I, T). High level of learning agility; adapts positively to change and feedback (A, I, T). Excellent time management; plans and organises own workload independently (A, I, T). Exceptional listening skills; able to perceive and interpret verbal and non-verbal messages (A, I, T). Attitude Demonstrates passion for supporting people with mental health problems into work (A, I, T). Takes responsibility for own actions and personal development (A, I, T). Desirable Criteria Qualifications Training or qualification in Individual Placement and Support (IPS) (A). Training or qualification in Job Retention Support (A). Accredited qualification in coaching or career guidance (A). Experience Experience of delivering employment advice or coaching to people who are unemployed or have a disability or mental health problem (A). Experience of engaging employers to identify job opportunities (A). Experience of delivering training courses or workshops in person or online (A). Lived experience of mental health problems or caring for someone with a mental health problem (A). Knowledge Knowledge of mental health conditions and understanding the impact of mental health conditions on employment and the support needs of individuals (A). Values The focus of every role at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is always around the service user. Every member of staff is expected to meet these five commitments: To be caring, kind and polite. To be prompt and value your time. To take time and listen to you. To be honest and direct with you. To do what I say I am going to do. In addition, all staff must understand and support the organisations commitment to eliminating discrimination, promoting equality and fostering good relations, and put this into practice in everything they do. For further details / informal visits contact: