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IPS Employment Specialist
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 6 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415718
Job summary
Make a Difference. Transform Lives. Build Hope.
Are you passionate about helping others find purpose and reach their potential? As an Employment Specialist, youll play a key role in supporting people who are navigating mental health challenges to achieve their employment goals and move forward on their recovery journey.
Youll work alongside individuals to uncover their strengths, explore their aspirations, and connect them with real job opportunities that match their goals. And the support doesnt stop there youll also provide ongoing encouragement and guidance to both the employee and their employer to ensure a positive, sustainable working relationship.
This is a role where your values and personality matter. If youre compassionate, motivated, and driven to make a lasting difference in peoples lives, youll thrive here. Youll also be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team and use the highly effective Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach helping to bridge the gap between mental health services and meaningful employment.
Main duties of the job
Interested candidates should express their interest by completing the registration form via the link below:
www.getmeworking.org
Please ensure all requested information is provided when submitting your expression of interest. Once submitted, your details will be reviewed and you will be contacted regarding the next steps in the process.
We encourage candidates to register their interest as soon as possible to ensure they can be considered for upcoming opportunities.
About us
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. Were proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum incl. HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9333-26-1333
Job locations
Mill House
38 Riverside Way
London
UB8 2YF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please click the link below to view the full Job Description for this role. We encourage all applicants to review these documents carefully before expressing an interest.
www.getmeworking.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please click the link below to view the full Job Description for this role. We encourage all applicants to review these documents carefully before expressing an interest.
www.getmeworking.org
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with people with mental health difficulties or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a degree level (in any sector) or equivalent workplace experience
Other
Essential
- Please click the link below to view the full Person Specification for this role.
- www.getmeworking.org
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with people with mental health difficulties or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a degree level (in any sector) or equivalent workplace experience
Other
Essential
- Please click the link below to view the full Person Specification for this role.
- www.getmeworking.org
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mill House
38 Riverside Way
London
UB8 2YF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mill House
38 Riverside Way
London
UB8 2YF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)