IPS Employment Specialist

IPS Employment Specialist

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Bristol Spaceworks

time type

Full time

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Posted Today

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JR012983

IPS Employment Specialist

Location: Bristol

Working Hours: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240.03

About Waythrough 

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About the Role

As an IPS Retention Employment Specialist, you will support people with mental health challenges to stay in and succeed in paid employment. You will provide personalised advice, practical workplace support, and ongoing guidance to help individuals overcome barriers and sustain their employment.

Key Duties

• Provide one-to-one support to help clients retain employment.
• Work with employers and clients to resolve workplace issues.
• Offer guidance around benefits, wellbeing and workplace adjustments.
• Build positive relationships with employers, clinical teams and partner organisations.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes and performance information.
• Monitor client progress and provide ongoing in-work support.

About You

You will be a motivated and organised individual with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. You will have experience supporting people to achieve positive outcomes, be confident working independently, and have a genuine passion for helping people with mental health challenges thrive in employment. Experience of employer engagement and supporting people in a work-related setting is desirable.

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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 our

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• £500

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• 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 

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