IPS Employment Specialist

IPS Employment Specialist (London)

Location:

London

Working Hours:

37 hours per week

Contract Type:
Permanent

Salary: £28,690 - £34,730 per annum

As an IPS Employment Specialist you will support individuals with mental health and substance misuse challenges to find and sustain paid, competitive employment that aligns with their interests, strengths and goals. The role is hands‑on, people‑focused and involves managing a caseload, delivering rapid job search, providing tailored in‑work support and building relationships with employers and community partners across London.

• Actively promote clients as potential employees and raise awareness of the service.
• Promote the ethos of IPS and Waythrough, encouraging employers to view clients positively as applicants.
• Proactively engage with local employers to create employment opportunities.
• Facilitate work placements, trials and work experience.
• Support clients through rapid job search and job applications.
• Provide tailored in‑work support to help individuals sustain employment.
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to IPS Grow fidelity and use data to improve outcomes.

• Passionate about supporting people into meaningful employment.
• Values‑driven, proactive and comfortable working flexibly.
• Confident building relationships with employers and partner agencies.
• Organised, outcomes‑focused and able to manage data and caseloads effectively.
• Excited about making a tangible difference through employment and recovery‑focused work.

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays).
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%.
• Life assurance (3× annual salary).
• Enhanced sick pay and family‑friendly pay.
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave.
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications.
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Recognition and long service awards via the Way to Go and Aspirations portals.
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus.
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership.
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, charity discounts, extras and tickets for good.
• Free will‑writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We are a Disability Confident employer and offer reasonable adjustments to enable fair participation. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email recru

Closing Date: 27 July 2026.