Hours: 26.25 hours per week

Service Opening Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Salary: £17,472 to £19,292 per annum (FTE £24960 - £27560)

Fixed term contract to 30th June 2025

Location: Knowsley

About Us:

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We positively impact the lives of people living with mental health needs in communities across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth. Our services are led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce dedicated to providing top-quality support to those in need.
At MHM, people are at the core of everything we do. Our teams are committed to delivering exceptional service and care to everyone who accesses our support.

About the Role:

We are excited to offer an opportunity within our Knowsley Moving Forward Together service for an IPS Employment Specialist, working within the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. In this role, you will play a key part in helping people with mental health needs secure meaningful and fulfilling employment.

As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will work collaboratively with clinicians, employers, and external agencies to identify employment opportunities that match each individual's preferences, and support them in maintaining employment as part of their recovery journey. Your role will have a genuine, transformative impact on people's lives by helping them achieve their employment goals.

You will be based with up to two clinical teams in Knowsley and provide appointments both in the community and at our community base in Huyton.

For full job details, please refer to the attached job description.

About You:

We are seeking someone with experience supporting individuals with a range of mental health needs who is dedicated to empowering people to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

The ideal candidate will have experience helping individuals reach their employment aspirations, alongside the ability to engage with employers to explore job opportunities and promote mental health awareness and well-being in the workplace.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is an understanding of the complex and sensitive issues related to mental health needs. You should be able to manage your workload effectively to meet the demands of a varied caseload and demonstrate good IT skills for performing all relevant administrative tasks that support service delivery.

For full details on the person specification, please refer to the attached job description

What We Offer

In addition, you will receive:

* A minimum of 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, rising with length of service

* A 5% contributory pension scheme, with the opportunity to increase contributions.

* A holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, including Employee assistance programme and personalised wellbeing action plans.

* Enhanced family friendly policies, pay and leave.

* Cycle to work scheme.

* Discounted gym membership.

* Healthcare cash plan.

* A discount platform covering online, high street and supermarket purchases.

* You will receive a tailored induction and probation review program which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role

* Our structured career development pathways and support from our accredited Learning Team will provide you with advice and guidance on how to access development to allow you to flourish in your chosen career.

The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application.

All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview.

MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer.