Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist Location: Gosport Working Hours: 37 hours per week. Mon - Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4:30pm Contract Type: Fixed Term Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240 per annum Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.  About Waythrough  Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.    Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Make a real difference in your community  Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.  About the Role PS (Individual Placement and Support) helps people with severe mental health difficulties move into paid employment as part of their recovery journey. The service provides intensive, personalised support through rapid job searching, placement into competitive employment, and ongoing in-work support for both employees and employers. This role involves working closely with clients in community settings, supporting them to identify career goals, develop employment skills, and secure sustainable employment opportunities. You will also work collaboratively with clinical teams, employers, Job Centre Plus, and other local services to promote employment as a positive and achievable outcome for clients. The position requires strong relationship-building skills, excellent organisation, and a commitment to delivering high-fidelity IPS support while maintaining accurate case management and reporting systems. What You’ll Do Support clients with severe mental health difficulties into paid employment through the IPS model. Meet clients within community settings to develop personalised employment and career plans. Assist clients with CV preparation, interview techniques, job searching, and career development. Provide guidance around benefits, welfare advice, and disclosure of mental or physical health conditions in the workplace. Engage proactively with local employers to identify both advertised and hidden job opportunities. Match suitable clients to employment opportunities within the competitive job market. Deliver ongoing in-work support to both clients and employers to help sustain long-term employment. Arrange regular review meetings with clients to monitor progress before and after employment begins. Maintain accurate case notes, management data, reports, and caseload records using IPS Fidelity systems and RiO databases. Manage Outlook calendars and…