IPS Employment Specialist (North Somerset)
Location: North Somerset (Weston-Super-Mare)Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-4:30pm 37 hours per weekContract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,110-£32,090
Starting salary: £30,138.40
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?
Join Waythrough, one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities and make a lasting impact every day.
About the Role
Actively promote our clients as potential employees and raise awareness of the service. Promote the ethos of our programmes and Waythrough and encourage employers to look positively on our clients as potential applicants.
As an Employment Specialist you will build partnerships with employers to identify a sustained pipeline of job opportunities and to understand local employer needs in order to bring on board new employment opportunities for people on our programmes.
What You’ll Do
- Work directly with individuals experiencing mental health challenges to support them into sustainable employment.
- Build strong partnerships with employers across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
- Provide personalised, strengths-based employment support.
- Collaborate closely with clinical teams to deliver high-quality IPS practice.
To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:
- To be a motivated, people-focused professional who is confident building relationships.
- Someone who believes in the power of employment to transform lives.
- Strong organisational skills and a solution-focused mindset.
- Experience in employment support, recruitment, or a simila r role is advantageous, but passion and commitment matter most.
About Waythrough
Make a real difference in your community
What We Offer
- 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
- Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
- Life assurance (3× annual salary)
- Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
- Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
- Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
- 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
- Recognition and long service awards via ourWay to Goand Aspirationsportals
- £500Recommend a Friendbonus
- Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
- Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
- Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
Inclusion and accessibility
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
Closing Date: 2026-10-16
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Waythrough is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a real difference in the community, particularly in the mental health and social support sectors. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer extensive benefits including generous annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and professional development opportunities, all within a collaborative and caring work culture. Our Devon hubs provide a supportive environment where you can thrive while empowering others to lead healthier, more independent lives.
