Employment Specialist

We are expanding our services and are recruiting for Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Employment Support Workers across the London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Newham and Barking & Dagenham.
We are a Centre of Excellence and adhere closely to the principles of the IPS model in supporting people in to employment. No prior experience in IPS is required. The roles we are recruiting for are as follows:

• 4 x Full Time based in Newham: 35 hours per week - this roles will be based onsite/in the community 4 days per week and work from home 1 day.


• 1 x Part time based in Newham: 17.5 hours per week this roles will be based onsite/in the community 2 days per week and work from home for a half day.


• 1 x Full Time based in Barking and Dagenham: 35 hours per week - this roles will be based onsite/in the community 4 days per week and work from home 1 day.


• 1 x Part Time based in Barking and Dagenham: 28 hours per week - this roles will be based onsite/in the community 3 days per week and work from home 1 day.


• 1 x Full Time based in Tower Hamlets (Mile End/Bethnal Green): 35 hours per week - this roles will be based onsite/in the community 4 days per week and work from home 1 day., You will work with clients (managing a caseload) who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. You will deliver the IPS approach (for which training will be given); providing person centred support and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment. More information about IPS can be found at.


You will work as part of a mental health team (NHS Trust) maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment. You will work closely with clinical teams, providing a coordinated approach that always remains client led. You will also be working to targets whilst maintaining a high-quality service.

Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment. This role will be working with clients who have mental health support needs, wanting to gain paid employment.