Employment Specialist (IPS) - Birmingham & Solihull
6 days ago
Birmingham
S haw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation." \n \nAt Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility.\n \nFor us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all.\n \nPurpose\n \nAs an Employment Specialist, your mission is to empower individuals with mental health support needs by helping them secure sustainable employment in alignment with their preferences (meaningful to them) in order to rebuild their lives.\n \nYou will deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach, providing person-centred guidance to clients while fostering positive relationships with local employers. Your role within community mental health teams or early intervention psychosis teams will support a holistic approach to recovery through employment.\n \nThis is a highly people-focused, community-based role. You will: \nMeet clients in the community or mental health settings \nSupport individuals with job goals, applications, and interviews \nBuild relationships with local employers \nWork collaboratively with clinical teams \nProvide ongoing in-work support This role is active and varied-you'll spend much of your time out and about, building relationships and supporting people directly.\n \nWho we're looking for\n\nWe are looking for motivated, proactive individuals who are passionate about helping others succeed.\n \nTransferrable skills are welcome\n \nYou don't need to have done this exact role before. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds where supporting people to achieve their goals is key.\n \nThis may include experience in: \nEducation (teachers, tutors, teaching assistants) \nHealth and social care \nYouth work or community roles \nCharity or voluntary sector \nCoaching, mentoring, or careers advice \nRecruitment, HR, or customer advisory roles \nHousing, probation, or rehabilitation services \nCustomer-facing leadership roles (e.g. retail, hospitality) If you're passionate about people and making a difference, we'll support you to learn the IPS delivery approach.\n \nIf you're looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives-and be part of a team that values purpose, inclusion, and impact-we'd love to hear from you.\n \nEssential:\n \nYou will have: \nA people-centred approach in a commercial framework \nDemonstratable passion to further the charitable aims of the organisation \nBe able to work to targets \nCollaborative skills in order to and unite with others behind the organisation's mission \nExperience/understanding of working with people with mental health support needs, or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector \nResilience and initiative \nExcellent communication skills \nAble to work 100% of the time in the community or in a mental health treatment hub \nA strong communicator who can build trust quickly \nOrganised and able to manage a varied workload \nResilient and able to work independently \nProfessional in your approach and presentation \nMotivated to achieve positive outcomes for others Download the Job Description for full details.\n \nLocation:\n \nYou will be based within Birmingham or Solihull - community based (peripatetic).\n \nWhy join Shaw Trust?\n \nWorking here, you're part of something bigger-where everybody is somebody." \nBe part of a supportive, inclusive, purpose-led organisation \nMake a meaningful difference every day \nWork alongside NHS and community partners \nReceive training in the IPS model \nDevelop your career in a values-driven organisation Employee Benefits\n \nAs an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people's lives, you will have access to the following benefits: \n25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years' service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday \n2 days paid volunteering leave each year \nAn enhanced pension scheme after 6 months \nLife Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate \nAccess to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters' levels qualifications, and management development programmes \nOpportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women's Network) \nHealth and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan Our Strategy\n \nTo find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive available here: (url removed) \n \nJoin a diverse and inclusive organisation\n \nShaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.\n \nIn addition; \nWe are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK. \nWe are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government's Access to Work scheme. \nLiving our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.\n \nIf you have accessibility requirements and/or would like further information about the role, please contact: (url removed) \n \nShawIND1\n \n#LI-SHAW