IPS Employment Specialist - Young

Position: IPS Employment Specialist - Young People
Location: Greater London

Job Reference Job 0475 Location West London Salary £32,612.00 - £37,002.00 per annum including London Weighting where applicable Vacancy Type Permanent/Full Time Working Hours 37.5 hours per week Final date to receive applications Friday, December 4, 2026

Job Summary

Ready to make a real difference in young people’s lives?

Join our award-winning IPS Into Work team and help young people aged 18–29 unlock their potential through meaningful employment, education and brighter futures!

We’re seeking people to apply for an exciting IPS Employment Specialist opportunity within the West London Alliance.

Make an impact. Change lives. Shape futures.

Could this be your next career move?

About the Role

As an IPS Employment Specialist, you’ll empower young people to achieve their goals through personalised support, building employer connections and working alongside treatment professionals.

More than just a job – you’ll help young people unlock opportunities, build confidence, gain independence and take life‑changing steps towards a brighter future.

• Salary: £32,612 - £37,002per annum inclusive of London Weighting (dependent on experience)

• Hours:
  
  37.5 hours per week

• Location:
  
  You will work across two West London areas for each Employment Specialist (to be negotiated – Barnet, Brent, Ealing and Hounslow) with a willingness to travel as required. All reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed. There will be a hybrid approach to working.

Key Responsibilities

• Empower young people aged 18–29 to explore their ambitions and achieve their employment goals.

• Build strong employer relationships to unlock meaningful job opportunities.

• Provide personalised support to help young people overcome barriers and build confidence.

• Work collaboratively with the IPS and treatment teams and partners to support positive outcomes.

• Support lasting success by helping young people secure and sustain paid employment.

• Champion potential and inspire young people to take their next steps towards employment, education and independence.

A normal week would involve:

• Delivering one-to-one employment coaching and personalised action planning.

• Building relationships with local employers and matching individuals on the caseload to suitable vacancies.

• Providing in‑work support to both employers and employees to sustain outcomes.

• Working closely with treatment recovery teams to integrate employment into recovery planning.

• Working to IPS fidelity standards and contributing to continuous service improvement.

Training and development

We welcome people from a range of professional backgrounds. What matters most is your passion, values and drive to make a difference.

We'll give you the tools to succeed, including:

• Comprehensive IPS induction and accredited training

• Ongoing coaching, mentoring and expert support

• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow professionally

• Access to workshops and external learning events

You bring the passion and potential. We'll provide the training and support to help you thrive!

About You

We’re looking for someone who is empathetic, motivated and proactive, with a genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

You’ll bring:

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

• A positive, person‑centred and recovery‑focused approach

• Confidence to work with employers and partner teams

• Resilience, initiative and a solutions‑focused mindset

• The drive to help young people achieve lasting employment outcomes