Job Title: IPS Employment Specialist - Lambeth (Temporary, Full-Time)

Location: Lewisham / Lambeth, London

Contract Type: Temporary contract, paying up to £18 per hour

About the Role / Job Summary:

A well-established charity is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to deliver Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services within Lambeth. The role sits within a community-focused service supporting people with severe mental health conditions to gain and sustain competitive employment. You will join a multidisciplinary team and work closely with clinical services, employers, and local partners to provide personalized, employment-focused support that promotes recovery and social inclusion. This is a full-time temporary role starting in November 2026 and running to January 2027 with a view to become permanent. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide IPS-focused employment support to individuals with severe mental health needs.
• Manage and maintain a caseload, delivering intensive, personalized job searching and in-work support.
• Engage with employers to identify and develop job opportunities and workplace adjustments.
• Conduct assessments, develop employment plans, and set clear vocational goals with service users.
• Coordinate with clinical teams, vocational rehabilitation, and community partners to support recovery outcomes.
• Deliver rapid job placement and sustained support in line with IPS fidelity principles.
• Maintain accurate case records, monitoring outcomes, and producing regular reports.
• Promote safeguarding, risk management, and person-centered practice at all times.
• Provide benefits advice, workplace negotiation, and ongoing in-work support to ensure retention.

Experience Requirements:

• Proven experience delivering employment support within an IPS model or similar supported employment framework.
• Experience working with employers and developing sustainable job opportunities.
• Track record of managing caseloads and producing accurate case records and outcome reports.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and relevant statutory frameworks.
• Good IT skills and competence with case management systems and Microsoft Office.