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Employment Specialist
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IPS Employment Specialist (Surrey)
Location: Bradmere House
Working Hours: 22.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,110 - £32,090 (pro-rata)
(Note: The starting salary for this position is £30,093.00 FTE.)
Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting others to achieve their individual employment goals? Or looking for a role that offers flexibility and immense job satisfaction? Then wait no longer and apply for a role that will support people with mental health issues to find paid employment as part of their recovery and improving their lives.
This is a fantastic opportunity to really make a difference in people’s lives and develop your own skills at the same time, whilst keeping your clients at the heart of everything you do. A stepping stone for future progression, this varied and fulfilling role will see you work alongside the East Surrey Early Intervention Into Psychosis (EIIP) Team, the people we support, employers, and other key stakeholders in the community with training from both Waythrough and the IPS platform.
Role Overview
Individual Placement & Support – IPS – Employment services support people to find paid employment as part of their recovery. Day to day you will be supporting clients with mental health support needs to find and sustain paid employment as a key element of their recovery - engaging with employers and building good working relationships with Mental Health teams along the way.
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- You’ll offer support, careers advice, and guidance, helping people to set their own recovery and employment-focused goals and provide training in personal and skills development such as CV preparation, interview techniques, etc.
- Additionally, you will have responsibility for maintaining efficient admin systems to ensure referrals, assessments, progress, and reviews are completed in a timely manner.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience of working in a customer-facing environment e.g. Customer Services, Social Care, Hospitality, Sales, etc.
- Experience of working in a performance target-driven environment.
- Willingness to travel locally and dedication to working in the community.
The successful candidate needs to have their own vehicle and a full UK driving license.
Benefits
Alongside a generous base salary, we also offer fantastic flexibility with the opportunity to arrange your own working schedule as well as training, development, and progression opportunities.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
What We Offer
- 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 our 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
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Inclusion and Accessibility
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 have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
Closing Date: 2026-10-14
For the full Job Description, please click here.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted. Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
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