Ips Employment Specialist; Ot, Rmn, Social Worker

Are you an Occupational Therapist, Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), or Social Worker looking for a role where you can make a lasting difference to people's recovery journeys? This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist Mental Health Employment Service, based in Bridgwater, helping people with serious mental health difficulties achieve their employment goals through the nationally recognised Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.

You'll support individuals to find, secure, and sustain meaningful paid employment, recognising the powerful role that work can play in recovery, confidence, independence, and wellbeing. You'll become part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team embedded within community mental health services. Every day will give you the chance to combine your professional expertise with a practical, person-centred approach that helps people move closer to the future they want.

This role requires travel across the locality, so access to your own vehicle and the ability to travel independently are essential.

• Work directly with people experiencing severe and enduring mental health challenges who want to gain or retain paid employment.
• Carry out vocational assessments to understand each person's strengths, interests, aspirations, and employment goals.
• Develop tailored action plans and provide ongoing support throughout the employment journey.
• Build strong relationships with local employers and identify suitable job opportunities that match individual preferences and skills.
• Provide job coaching, in-work support, workplace assessments, and guidance on reasonable adjustments.
• Support individuals to understand and manage work-related risks, developing collaborative plans that promote success and wellbeing.
• Work closely with Community Mental Health Teams and partner organisations to ensure coordinated, recovery-focused support.
• Promote the benefits of employment as part of recovery and advocate for opportunities for people living with mental health conditions.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service quality, outcomes monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
, we’re committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you’ll gain access to our Blue Light Card
, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce
, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty
, and breathtaking coastlines
, with vibrant cities like Bristol
, Bath
, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London
.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities
, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it’s a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

This role is ideal for a motivated and compassionate professional who believes that employment can be transformative for people living with mental health difficulties.

You’ll manage your own caseload, working flexibly across community settings to support individuals in…