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Employment Specialist (Winchester)

Location: Hampshire Workspace
Working Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,110 – £32,090

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?
Join Waythrough, one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day.

We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use.

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting others to achieve their individual employment goals? Are you looking for a role that offers flexibility and immense job satisfaction?

We want you to put that passion to great use supporting our clients to find paid employment as part of their recovery and improving their lives.

So why not apply for the role of IPS Employment Specialist role at Waythrough today?

This is a fantastic opportunity to really make a difference in people’s lives and develop your own skills at the same time, whilst keeping your clients at the heart of everything you do. A steppingstone for future progression, this varied and fulfilling role will see you work alongside the clinical teams within the service and receive training from both Waythrough and the IPS platform.

What You’ll Do

You will be supporting clients with to find and sustain paid employment as a key element of their recovery – engaging with employers and building good working relationships with Clinical teams along the way.

You’ll offer support, careers advice and guidance, helping people to set their own recovery and employment focused goals and provide training in personal and skills development such as CV preparation, interview techniques etc.

Additionally, you will have responsibility for maintaining efficient admin systems to ensure referrals, assessments and reviews are completed in a timely manner.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

• Experience of working in a customer facing environment e.g. Customer Services, Social Care, Hospitality, Sales, employment etc.

• Experience of working in a performance target driven environment

• Willingness to travel locally and dedicated to working in the community

• Have a full driving license and access to own vehicle

For full person specifications and job details, please visit this link.

About Waythrough

Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives.

Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration — but wherever you join us, you’ll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and Accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities — especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email [email protected].

How to Apply

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Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.