Posted on: 6 August 2026
The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Service in Milton Keynes is looking for passionate and motivated people to join the team as Employment Specialists, with both full-time and part-time (20 hours) opportunities available.
Employment can play a vital role in supporting recovery, improving wellbeing and helping people build confidence and independence.
As an Employment Specialist, you'll work directly with people experiencing mental health challenges, helping them find and keep meaningful paid employment.
Supporting people into work
Employment Specialists provide practical, personalised support every step of the way, working closely with individuals, employers and clinical teams to help people succeed in work.
The team's support includes:
Supporting service users to quickly identify and apply for jobs that match their skills, interests and career aspirations.
Helping people create CVs, complete application forms and prepare for interviews.
Working with employers to discuss opportunities, reasonable adjustments and workplace support, while helping individuals make informed decisions about health disclosures.
Providing ongoing support once someone starts work to help them settle into their role and maintain employment.
Offering information and guidance to help people understand how employment may affect their benefits and financial situation.
Join the team
If you're passionate about helping people achieve their goals, building relationships within the local community and making a real difference through employment support, we'd love to hear from you.
Both full-time and part-time (20 hours) Employment Specialist opportunities are available in Milton Keynes.
Register your interest by completing our Expression of Interest form
Considering a career as an Employment Specialist?
Hear directly from Jeff, one of our Employment Specialists, about his recruitment journey and experience of supporting people into work.
🎥 See the role in action
Watch this short video below from the IPS Grow programme to hear directly from Matthew, Employment Specialist about the role, the support they provide and the difference employment can make to people's lives.
