IPS Employment Specialist

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 

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.

Make a real difference in your community 

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. 

About the Role

As an IPS Retention Employment Specialist, you will support people with mental health challenges to stay in and succeed in paid employment. You will provide personalised advice, practical workplace support, and ongoing guidance to help individuals overcome barriers and sustain their employment.

Key Duties

• Provide one-to-one support to help clients retain employment.
• Work with employers and clients to resolve workplace issues.
• Offer guidance around benefits, wellbeing and workplace adjustments.
• Build positive relationships with employers, clinical teams and partner organisations.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes and performance information.
• Monitor client progress and provide ongoing in-work support.

About You

You will be a motivated and organised individual with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. You will have experience supporting people to achieve positive outcomes, be confident working independently, and have a genuine passion for helping people with mental health challenges thrive in employment. Experience of employer engagement and supporting people in a work-related setting is desirable.

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What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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

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: [email protected] 

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