IPS Employment Specialist - Westminster​/Kensington. Hammersmith And Fulham Education & T

Job Title: IPS Employment Specialist

Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum

Location: Central London

Contract: Full Time - Permanent

Trigon Recruitment are supporting a well-established training provider who are recruiting for Employment Specialists to join their team across Central London. The role will support individuals to gain and sustain competitive employment, working closely with health and community partners to deliver high quality, evidence based IPS interventions. You will build strong, integrated relationships with local services, employers, and stakeholders, adopting a holistic and person centred approach that supports recovery and long term employment outcomes.

This is a community based role, which involves working in partnership with medical practitioners, GP practices, and other referral partners in a community environment.

• Manage a diverse caseload, providing information, advice, and guidance to clients facing workplace challenges.
• Conduct holistic initial assessments, identify barriers, and co-produce action plans to help clients achieve employment and health goals.
• Provide employment coaching, including career guidance, CV building, interview techniques, and job search support.
• Refer clients to appropriate health, welfare, and employment services for additional support.
• Maintain accurate and compliant electronic client records.

• Work closely with a Multidisciplinary Clinical Team, ensuring a seamless participant journey aligned with individual needs.
• Build strong relationships with referral partners, including GPs and social prescribers, to grow referrals and promote employment as a recovery tool.
• Develop partnerships with employers to support individuals in overcoming workplace barriers.
• Identify and establish links with training providers, colleges, and employment services to support client career progression.

• Experience managing a caseload of clients with health and employment-related barriers.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, employers, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrable customer service and coaching experience.
• Awareness of safeguarding practices for young people and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a target-driven environment.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Willingness to travel across Central London.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check for working with adults and children.

For more information or to apply, please contact Tiffany Bennett on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)