Employment Specialist

Make a real difference every day At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that everyone severely affected by mental illness deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life and having meaningful employment can be a crucial part of that journey. We re looking for an IPS Employment Specialist to join our East Kent IPS Service covering Thanet, Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh, Canterbury, Dover, Deal and Ashford. You ll work one to one with people who want to find or return to paid employment, helping them identify their goals, build confidence, and secure roles that align with their skills and aspirations. This is a Part Time (21 Hours) role with a salary of £14726.95 pro rata. This is a rewarding, dynamic role where no two days are the same. You ll work in the community, meet people where they are, and build strong relationships with employers and local partners to open real opportunities within the hidden labour market. What you ll do As an Employment Specialist, you will: Work alongside individuals to understand their employment goals and create personalised vocational plans. Support people to find and keep paid work that reflects their strengths, interests and ambitions. Build and maintain relationships with employers, identifying opportunities and advocating for reasonable adjustments where needed. Provide in work support to help individuals thrive in their roles. Collaborate with colleagues across the IPS team and local services to ensure consistent, recovery ..... full job details .....