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Job overview
We have an opportunity to work within LPFT’s Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Team as a Mental Health Employment Specialist, working with service users in the Adult Community Division to help them to find and retain paid employment as part of their recovery journey.
The post holders will provide Individual Placement and Support to a caseload of service users mainly in defined localities within Lincolnshire but cover for other geographical areas covered by the Trust may be required if the need arises.
This post requires both enthusiasm and a commitment towards supporting people with mental health conditions to retain and access employment.
LPFT holds a “Good Fidelity” status with IPS Grow; you must be willing to undertake training in the model of IPS, the evidence-based intervention used by the service.
If you require further information on this post please contact:
Sarah Jones - IPS Manager - [email protected]
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide IPS services to a caseload of service users and assist the other Mental Health Employment Specialists with complex case management. As this is a developing service, the postholder will also work closely with the Service Lead to further develop / expand the service.
This post requires both enthusiasm and a commitment towards supporting people with mental health conditions to access and retain paid employment. This includes working collaboratively with a wide range of employers and relevant agencies and partners from the statutory, voluntary and business sectors, internal and external to the Trust.
An understanding of the benefits of employment as part of the recovery process and a positive attitude to enabling service users to overcome barriers within employment, are essential. The post will involve working in the community and requires the ability to work autonomously, working closely with teams across the Trust’s Adult Community Division in Lincolnshire
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:
- Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
- Competitive annual leave allowance
- Car leasing scheme
- NHS pension scheme
- Free eye tests
- Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Mental Health Employment Specialist with Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Lincoln, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Jun 2026.
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