IPS Employment Specialist (Mental Health) - Secondary Care Pathways


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Luton, LU1 2PJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Aug 2026
Closing date:	23 Aug 2026

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Summary

Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people and wants to help develop our service while transforming lives. This role requires empathy, resilience, and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people. You will be confident engaging both service users and employers, using different approaches such as telephone contact, virtual meetings, and face-to-face engagement in the community. You will also bring: Strong and persuasive communication skills Excellent time management and the ability to manage a varied workload High levels of organisation and administrative accuracy A proactive, solution-focused approach A genuine belief that people with mental health needs can achieve paid employment If you are looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of people who are unemployed and need support to find paid work, and want to contribute to creating a fairer, more inclusive society in a role where no two days are the same - we would love to hear from you. The successful candidate will need to be flexible and able to travel independently across Bedfordshire and Luton. Posts may be allocated across any locality within Central Bedfordshire and Luton in Secondary Mental Health settings, depending on service needs. The role may involve supporting individuals across a wide geographical area and working flexibly to meet local demand

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