CTW IPS Employment Specialist Wirral -IPSESWIR1908
Location: Wirral - must have a car to travel community-based
Standguide is an employee-owned organisation, which means our employees have a voice in the business and a shared interest in its long-term success.
Alongside a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we offer:
33 days paid annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after five full years’ service
An additional paid day off for your birthday
Company health plan following successful completion of probation
Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and wellbeing support
Will-planning support and access to a secure digital vault
Cycle to Work scheme
Company sick pay, subject to eligibility
A broad range of internal training and continuing professional development opportunities
Access to employee-owner benefits, subject to eligibility and qualifying service
Make a difference through meaningful employment
Are you passionate about helping people achieve their goals and find meaningful work? As an Employment Specialist, you’ll support individuals with health-related needs to secure sustainable, fulfilling employment that matches their skills and aspirations.
You’ll be trained in the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach — a proven model focused on person-centred guidance and practical, empowering support.
Working closely with clients, employers, and referral partners, you’ll build strong relationships that open doors to new opportunities.
About Standguide
For more than three decades, Standguide has supported individuals and employers across the UK. We provide employment, skills and support services that help people overcome barriers, develop their potential and move towards sustainable employment.
As an employee-owned organisation, we’re committed to investing in our people, delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for the communities we support.
What you’ll do
As a IPS Employment Specialist, you'll:
Manage a caseload of up to 25 clients who have health support needs who are motivated to start/return to work
Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach for which training will be given
Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations, and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment. This includes support with their job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques and career development
Attend regular multidisciplinary team meetings with key partners as an embedded IPS practitioner
Source job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with local employers to explore hidden as well as advertised employment opportunities
Provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to ensure job retention.
Overseas equivalent qualifications will be considered.
We welcome applications from people with relevant lived experience and recognise the valuable insight this can bring to the role.
Equality and accessibility
Standguide is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to equality of opportunity and value the diversity of our employees, applicants and customers.
We’ll consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@standguide.co.uk if you need the advert or application information in another format or require an adjustment at any stage.
All applicants will be assessed fairly against the published criteria for the role.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of the applicant’s right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working with us. Any information disclosed will be considered fairly and individually, taking account of its relevance to the role and the circumstances involved.
For a copy of the full job description and person specification, please email recruitment@standguide.co.uk.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
CTW IPS Employment Specialist Wirral -IPSESWIR1908
Company: Standguide Group
Salary: from £31,049 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: Wirral
Working pattern: Field-based
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 25 Sept 2026
Closing date: 25 Oct 2026
Summary
Role: IPS Employment Specialist
Salary: £31,049 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time (37.5 hrs pw)
Location: Wirral - must have a car to travel community-based
Standguide is an employee-owned organisation, which means our employees have a voice in the business and a shared interest in its long-term success.
Alongside a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we offer:
33 days paid annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after five full years’ service
An additional paid day off for your birthday
Workplace pension scheme
Company health plan following successful completion of probation
Online GP access
Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and wellbeing support
Death in service cover
Will-planning support and access to a secure digital vault
Cycle to Work scheme
Company sick pay, subject to eligibility
A broad range of internal training and continuing professional development opportunities
Access to employee-owner benefits, subject to eligibility and qualifying service
Make a difference through meaningful employment
Are you passionate about helping people achieve their goals and find meaningful work? As an Employment Specialist, you’ll support individuals with health-related needs to secure sustainable, fulfilling employment that matches their skills and aspirations.
You’ll be trained in the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach — a proven model focused on person-centred guidance and practical, empowering support.
Working closely with clients, employers, and referral partners, you’ll build strong relationships that open doors to new opportunities.
About Standguide
For more than three decades, Standguide has supported individuals and employers across the UK. We provide employment, skills and support services that help people overcome barriers, develop their potential and move towards sustainable employment.
As an employee-owned organisation, we’re committed to investing in our people, delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for the communities we support.
What you’ll do
As a IPS Employment Specialist, you'll:
Manage a caseload of up to 25 clients who have health support needs who are motivated to start/return to work
Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach for which training will be given
Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations, and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment. This includes support with their job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques and career development
Attend regular multidisciplinary team meetings with key partners as an embedded IPS practitioner
Source job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with local employers to explore hidden as well as advertised employment opportunities
Provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to ensure job retention.
Overseas equivalent qualifications will be considered.
We welcome applications from people with relevant lived experience and recognise the valuable insight this can bring to the role.
Equality and accessibility
Standguide is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to equality of opportunity and value the diversity of our employees, applicants and customers.
We’ll consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@standguide.co.uk if you need the advert or application information in another format or require an adjustment at any stage.
All applicants will be assessed fairly against the published criteria for the role.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of the applicant’s right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working with us. Any information disclosed will be considered fairly and individually, taking account of its relevance to the role and the circumstances involved.
For a copy of the full job description and person specification, please email recruitment@standguide.co.uk.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident
Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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CTW IPS Employment Specialist Wirral -IPSESWIR1908 employer: Standguide Group
Standguide Group is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering individuals with health-related needs through meaningful employment opportunities. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will receive comprehensive training in the IPS approach, fostering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and personal growth. Working across the UK, you'll enjoy the unique advantage of making a tangible difference in people's lives while being part of a passionate team focused on creating sustainable career paths.
