IPS Employment Specialist

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IPS Employment Specialist, Colchester, £30,900.00

Employment Type

Full Time, Permanent

Application Start Date

09-03-2026

Application End Date

22-03-2026

Location

Colchester

State/County

Essex

Zip Code

CO2 8QZ

Country

UK

Work Style

Hybrid

Industry

Non-profit charitable organisations

Category

Healthcare

Position

Mental health

Experience

3 years post basic qualification experience of working with adults with complex mental health needs

Education

Level 3 in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) or equivalent

Description

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; 9am – 5pm

Salary: £30,900 per year

Location: Colchester

At Mid and North East Essex Mind we believe everyone deserves the chance to build a brighter future. As an IPS Employment Specialist, you’ll be on the frontline of that mission—supporting people with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) to find, secure, and thrive in meaningful employment.

You’ll deliver the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) model to the highest standards, helping people achieve their employment goals while working in close partnership with employers, health professionals, and the wider community.

This is a role where you’ll make a lasting difference: empowering people, tackling inequalities, and helping to create inclusive workplaces.

We offer our staff a range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits to ensure that we fully support our employees. This includes: 36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time); competitive pension; recruitment referrals, training and development, flexible/agile working; annual wellbeing day; expert supervision and peer support, an extended lunch break each week; onsite parking at most locations; company sick pay based on length of service and a charity worker discount scheme.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.

Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.