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Job Description

£37,000
Full-time
Permanent

We are now recruiting an IPS Employment Advisor to join our Connect to Work service across Enfield. This is a full-time, permanent role working 35 hours per week, following the principles of the IPS model to support people into paid employment.

This role is specific to being co-located on site with probation services within Enfield. Candidates must be willing to undergo a vetting form including digital ID verification technology, right to work checks, proof of identity, proof of address and a DBS. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate with need to include contact details for prior workplaces and personal references.

Previous experience/ understanding of probation services and MAPPA restrictions are beneficial but not essential to the role.

\n What we offer \n

30 days annual leave plus public holidays (FTE)
Paid company closed days at the end of the year (FTE)
Flexible, paid Wellbeing Hour every fortnight (FTE)
6% employer pension contribution

Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities employer and Confident about Disabilities.

\n What’s next \n

Before you apply, please note the following:

We actively recruit and carefully review all applications.Due to rapid service expansion, we have onboarded 20 external hires in the last six months.
To ensure we can best support the people and communities we serve, we progress applications only where candidates provide meaningful answers to the screening questions.

Career development is real here: in the past year, 10 colleagues have progressed internally into Senior roles, Project Lead, Team Lead, and Operations Manager positions. We value ambition and celebrate progression.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage, for example due to a disability, learning difficulty or health condition, please let us know in advance so that we can make appropriate arrangements.

To find out more you can look at the Job Description for more information.

Responsibilities

If you were working with us, your days would be varied and people-centred. You would manage a caseload of clients with mental health support needs, people experiencing homelessness, and people with offending histories, offering one-to-one support to help them secure and sustain employment that matches their preferences.

You would provide person-centred guidance using the IPS approach (training is provided), helping clients build confidence, prepare for work, and navigate challenges that may arise. A key part of the role involves engaging employers, promoting the value of our service, and identifying suitable job opportunities.

You would work closely with NHS clinical teams, contributing to an integrated approach to recovery through employment. This includes attending team meetings, coordinating support, and maintaining clear, client-led communication. The role also involves working to agreed targets while maintaining a high-quality, supportive service.

Experience

You do not need previous employment support experience. What matters most is that you bring:

A genuine desire to support people with mental health support needs and/or learning disabilities to achieve their employment goals.

Motivation to help people from all backgrounds move into meaningful work.

Confidence speaking with a wide range of people, from clients to employers.

Strong organisation skills, with the ability to multitask and manage your workload.

Willingness to learn the IPS model and become confident approaching employers.

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, personally or through a close contact.

How To Apply

If you are ready to help us build a service that supports people into meaningful work, head to our charity jobs page to submit your CV and answer the screening questions. Telephone and final interviews will be confirmed. Start your application today and take the next step in a rewarding career.

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