IPS Employment Specialist - Oxford
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves supporting individuals experiencing mental health problems to achieve their employment goals. You will manage a caseload of up to 20 people, helping them gain or retain employment using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach. Responsibilities include setting goals, refining CVs, practicing interviews, and engaging with employers in the community. The position requires working collaboratively with service users, Oxford Health staff, partner agencies, and employers.
Essential criteria
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent (vocational experience/training/ or other qualifications
Desirable criteria
- Trained in IPS Model
- Mental Health first Aid or similar
- Hold a Full Driving license and have access to a car
- Experience of working in supported employment service and/or equivalent experience.
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems or a similar service user group
- Experience of partnership working negotiation and liaison work with other agencies
- Able to use IT and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Knowledge of disability and special needs issues, policies, and legislation in relation to employment
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent (vocational experience/training/ or other qualifications
- Trained in IPS Model
- Mental Health first Aid or similar
- Hold a Full Driving license and have access to a car
- Experience of working in supported employment service and/or equivalent experience.
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems or a similar service user group
- Experience of partnership working negotiation and liaison work with other agencies
- Able to use IT and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Knowledge of disability and special needs issues, policies, and legislation in relation to employment
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 13d
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Oxford Health NHS Trust
IPS Employment Specialist - Oxford
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
Are you interested in supporting people experiencing mental health problems to achieve their employment goals?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a team who have been awarded a national Quality Kite Mark. We are seeking an Employment Specialist to join the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Team in Oxfordshire on a full time basis.
We welcome people from a range of backgrounds and a variety of experience. If you're resilient, empathic and determined to open doors, challenge prejudice, and champion the skills and talents of individuals, then a career in IPS could be for you.
The role of an Employment Specialist in Oxford Health is incredibly dynamic and diverse. One moment you'll be working closely with IPS clients to set goals, refining their CVs, or practising interview techniques, the next, you'll be out in the local community approaching potential employers and discussing roles and job flexibility.
We pride ourselves in being a supportive team within a great organisation If you are passionate, creative, solution focused, good at building hopeful relationships and growing trust, a career in IPS could be a varied and rewarding role for you.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustment
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