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If yes, join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.
We have exciting opportunity at our Coventry & Warwickshire IPS Employment service, where you will join our friendly and inspiring team as a IPS Employment Specialist. Your role will be a permanent position working,
37.5 hours per week field-based role.
Role will be based in the community of South Warwickshire
A good working local knowledge of all areas of South Warwickshire would of be ideal.
You will be integrated into the NHS to provide employment support for people experiencing severe mental illness with the aim of gaining employment. You will attend 6 meetings per week with local employers to build relationships and engage them regarding our service, in the above locations.
In addition, you will meet your clients each week to provide them with face-to-face support. Key to this role will also be to undertake administration duties such as producing letters, spreadsheets, and keeping various systems up to date. As part of the role, you will receive System 1 training from the NHS which will be made up of a series of 10 online sessions and a final assessment.
You will also be expected to operate Rethinks internal CRM systems on a daily basis, full training will be provided.
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
In everything we do, we seek to demonstrate our values: Passion, Commitment, Openness, Hope, Expertise and understanding. If these values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.
What will you be doing?
- Manage a caseload of between 20-30 service users at any one time who are currently off work / unemployed, receiving specialist mental health services and who wish to return to work, pro rota.
- Build relationships with clinical teams to generate referrals and create a collaborative working partnerships with NHS clinicians where employment support is integrated into mental health treatment and forms part of the Transformation plan.
- Build a multi-disciplinary approach to the return to work. For example, involve clinical staff (where relevant) in managing symptoms at work, liaise with DWP and other stake holder groups.
- To prepare individuals for a return to work by supporting service users to understand their skills, aspirations and goals through vocational profiling and action planning.
- Focus on rapid job search with the service user, whilst utilising local support networks to help them overcome their barriers to employment.
- Source job opportunities for service users through tailored job search and regular contact with employers, with 6 face to face contacts per week in the community.
Do you have what we are looking for?
- A basic understanding of IPS (Individual Placement Support) gained through experience or self-conducted research.
- Experience in recruitment or employment along with advice and guidance on employment needs
- Ability to engage with employers and build close, trusting, and productive relationships with people
- Good understanding of the local area and it’s employers
- Strong IT skills with the competency to use a range of complex systems and software
- Good understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment
- Experience of working in supported employment services is desirable
- Good time management, diary organisation, be adaptable/flexible as no two days are the same and to be able to work with minimal supervision
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems or a similar service user group is desirable
As you will be working within the community, we do need you to hold a full UK driving licence.
What will you receive?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including funded training, career development and a range e-learns. You will also receive:
- Starting salary of £31,049 per annum
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance and employee assistance programme
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days plus bank holidays
- Your "Rethink Day" - 1 day’s additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday
- Eyecare vouchers
- Flexible working
Don’t just change jobs, change lives!
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
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Thank you!
IPS Grow Fidelity Assurance Lead
We are seeking ambitious, adaptable and purpose driven individuals who are motivated by delivering change at scale and improving people’s lives through high quality, evidence based practice.
If you want to join an impact-driven organisation, improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families, then apply today!
Position: IPS Grow Fidelity Assurance Lead
Location: Hybrid/ UK (either North of England and North Wales or South of England and South Wales)
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £ 39,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 9:00am, 27th Apr 2026
First stage 30-minute telephone Zoom interviews will take place: 7th and 8th May 2026
Face to faceinterviews will take place: 21st and 22nd May 2026
The Role
A key responsibility of this role is coordinating and undertaking fidelity reviews for the Connect to Work supported employment programme. You will conduct on-site IPS fidelity reviews, produce clear and insightful fidelity reports, and facilitate local Communities of Practice (COPs) to promote shared learning and continuous improvement. Following fidelity reviews they will support the development of action plans that enhance performance, embed best practice, and ensure high quality outcomes for people accessing IPS.
Responsibilities include:
- Quality assurance and fidelity reviews
- Stakeholder engagement
- Facilitate learning networks and communities of practice
Post holders will receive comprehensive training to build the skills and knowledge required to become a confident and effective IPS fidelity reviewer.
This role involves a blend of remote and on site work within either the North of England and North Wales, or South of England and South Wales. Please state your preferred region when applying.
The Team
IPS Grow is a national programme designed to support the expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services in mental health, primary care, and drug and alcohol teams across England. The programme is in partnership with the Centre for Mental Health. It is funded by NHS England and Improvement (NHSE/I), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).
About You
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
- IPS experience and expertise: Demonstrable experience working within an IPS service with a solid understanding of the IPS model, the fidelity scale, and their practical application. Applicants with experience in roles such as Employment Specialist, Team Leader, IPS Trainer, or other IPS related positions would all be well suited to this role.
- Driving quality improvement: Proven experience delivering high fidelity IPS practice, with an understanding of how strong adherence to the fidelity model directly contributes to improved employment outcomes
- High performance delivery: Experience working in a fast paced, performance driven environment, consistently delivering high quality outputs at volume while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Planning and organisational skills: Manage workloads and competing priorities efficiently and meet deadlines consistently while maintaining detail focussed high-quality output.
About the Organisation
Since 2007, the organisation has helped to pioneer a series of programmes to improve outcomes for individuals with complex needs. These innovations, including the social impact bond model, have mobilised more than £500 million globally. With sister organisations in the US, Israel, the Netherlands and India the organisation has network of partners across the world.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We actively encourage applications from under-represented and minoritised groups, including those with lived experience of the social issues we are working to address. The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and support a range of flexible working options.
The application process uses Applied, a platform developed by the Behavioural Insights Team, to record your application. Applied is focused on using behavioural and data science to improve hiring decisions and minimise unconscious bias in the recruitment process. You will be asked to respond to four situational based questions, which will allow you to express your ability.
This role is currently unable to offer sponsorship. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
