IPS Employment Specialist - Lambeth (Temporary, Full-Time)
Job Title: IPS Employment Specialist - Lambeth (Temporary, Full-Time)
Location: Lewisham / Lambeth, London
Contract Type: Temporary contract, paying up to £18 per hour
About the Role / Job Summary:
A well-established charity is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to deliver Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services within Lambeth. The role sits within a community-focused service supporting people with severe mental health conditions to gain and sustain competitive employment. You will join a multidisciplinary team and work closely with clinical services, employers, and local partners to provide personalized, employment-focused support that promotes recovery and social inclusion. This is a full-time temporary role starting in November 2026 and running to January 2027 with a view to become permanent.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide IPS-focused employment support to individuals with severe mental health needs.
- Manage and maintain a caseload, delivering intensive, personalized job searching and in-work support.
- Engage with employers to identify and develop job opportunities and workplace adjustments.
- Conduct assessments, develop employment plans, and set clear vocational goals with service users.
- Coordinate with clinical teams, vocational rehabilitation, and community partners to support recovery outcomes.
- Deliver rapid job placement and sustained support in line with IPS fidelity principles.
- Maintain accurate case records, monitoring outcomes, and producing regular reports.
- Promote safeguarding, risk management, and person-centered practice at all times.
- Provide benefits advice, workplace negotiation, and ongoing in-work support to ensure retention.
Experience Requirements:
- Proven experience delivering employment support within an IPS model or similar supported employment framework.
- Experience working with employers and developing sustainable job opportunities.
- Track record of managing caseloads and producing accurate case records and outcome reports.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and relevant statutory frameworks.
- Good IT skills and competence with case management systems and Microsoft Office.
£36,943 - £44,900 per annum inclusive of HCAS
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
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