Mental Health Job Coach

Were recruiting for anIPS Employment Specialistto join a supportive, close-knit team delivering high-qualityIndividual Placement and Support (IPS)services.\n
We have 2 x roles available:\n

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• New Milton
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• Gosport and Havant
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This is acommunity-based role, working directly with individuals experiencing mental health challenges, supporting them intosustainable, meaningful employmentas part of their recovery journey.\n
\n Youll be embedded within clinical teams, working collaboratively with healthcare professionals while also building strong relationships with local employers.\n
What Youll Be Doing\n
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• Managing a caseload of around20 clients, providing tailored, person-centred employment support
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• Meeting clientsface-to-face in the communityto develop career plans, CVs, and job search strategies
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• Actively engaging withlocal employersto identify opportunities (including hidden jobs)
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• Supporting clients withinterviews, applications, and in-work support
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• Providing guidance aroundbenefits, disclosure, and workplace adjustments
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• Attendingclinical meetingsand contributing to a holistic recovery approach
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• Maintaining accurate records using IPS systems and contributing to performance targets
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What a Typical Week Looks Like\n
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• Around3 client meetings per day
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• Minimum6 face-to-face engagements per week(clients or employers)
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• Fridays:Team meetings, planning, and admin time (no client appointments)
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• Regularshadowing, mentoring, and ongoing trainingprovided
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What Were Looking For\n
\n This role suits someone who is:\n

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• Proactive and self-driven able to take initiative rather than wait for direction
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• Resilient and adaptable comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
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• Astrong communicatorwho can build relationships with both clients and employers
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• Comfortable withoutreach and employer engagement(calls, visits, networking)
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• Ateam playerwho enjoys working collaboratively
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Backgrounds That Work Well\n
\n You dont need a degree in fact, practical experience is often more valuable. Were particularly interested in candidates from:\n

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• Employability / Welfare to Work
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• Mental Health or Support Work
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• Recruitment or Sales
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• Retail or Customer-Facing Roles
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• Teaching Assistants or similar support roles
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Essential Requirements\n
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• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel reimbursed at45p per mile)
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• Ability to travel across the Winchester area
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• Strong organisational and admin skills
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• Genuine interest in supporting people with mental health needs into employment
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Whats On Offer\n
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• Salary:£29,343
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• 40 days holiday (including bank holidays)
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• Mileage paid at 45p per mile
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• Ongoing training, mentoring, and career development
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• Supportive team culture with regular supervision and collaboration
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The Bigger Picture\n
\n Youll be working to ahigh-fidelity IPS model, where success is measured by real outcomes helping people move intocompetitive, paid employment.\n
\n The team works towards achieving40% of clients entering employment, making this a rewarding role where your impact is clear and meaningful.\n
\n If you want a role where you canmake a genuine difference, work in asupportive team, and take ownership of your caseload this could be a great fit.\n
\n Please apply via this advert we aim to respond to everyone. If you havent heard back within 72 hours, please complete the Send Us A Message form on the Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a real person will respond. For more details about the role, please call the office and ask for Lawrence (number available on the Red 5 People website).\n
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