Role: Employment Specialists x 4
Project: Individual Placement and Support (IPS)
Overview: IPS is internationally recognised for its effectiveness, focused on personalised, strength-based support and building strong relationships with employers. Find out more about IPS by visiting IPS Grow website https://ipsgrow.org.uk/about/
As an Employment Specialist you’ll play a vital role in transforming lives, offering hope, structure and independence to those facing mental health challenges.
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Team
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Base |
Area |
Hours |
Flexibility with hours |
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Carrick Community Mental Health Team*
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Truro Health Park |
Carrick – includes Truro and Falmouth areas |
37 |
Can consider a reduction to 30 hours but must include Tuesday and Wednesday mornings
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Restormel Community Mental Health Team*
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Alexandra House, St Austell |
Mid Cornwall – includes St Austell and Newquay areas |
37 |
Can consider a reduction to 22.5 hours minimum but must include a Wednesday morning and Tuesday afternoon
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Arbennek Primary Care Network
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The Clays Health Centre, Roche |
Areas surrounding GP surgeries in Roche, St Stephen, Probus and the Roseland |
37 |
Can consider a reduction to 30 hours but must include a Wednesday morning
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| East Early Intervention in Psychosis Team* |
Carew House, Bodmin |
East Cornwall – areas include Lostwithiel, Bodmin, Launceston, Bude, Saltash and Torpoint |
37 |
Can consider a reduction to 30 hours but must include Tuesday and a Wednesday morning
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Salary: £27,985.59 – £29,750.00 per annum (pro rata part time)
Fixed term contract to: 31st March 2027 with potential to continue
* Caveat: Due to conflict of interest, an individual cannot apply for a vacancy based in a mental health team or early intervention team that they are currently, or have previously been, under the care of.
Other requirements:
- A full driving licence and use of a vehicle insured for work purposes is essential. Please ensure you confirm this on section J of the supporting statement on the application form
- Homeworking is not part of this role. Please check the n/a box on section K of the supporting statement on the application form.
DOWNLOAD THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION FORM, BELOW.
To discuss further/questions: Please contact Liv Goold 07738 547 085 or Emily Osgood 07519 127 724
Apply: Email your completed application form to jobs@pentreath.co.uk before the closing date.
Closing date: 12.00 noon Monday 8th June 2026.
Interview dates: 24th, 25th and 29th June 2026 at Pentreath’s Summercourt office
DBS: Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The role for East Early Intervention in Psychosis Team requires Enhanced DBS check with children barred list.
Pentreath is committed to achieving a working environment which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, disability, religion or beliefs, age or sexual orientation.
