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IPS Employment Service

The IPS Employment Service is open to anyone who is currently unemployed and is looking for paid employment, and is currently engaged with the Planned Care & Recovery (PCART) service, with the Forensic Team, or with the Early Intervention (NSTEP) team.

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IPS Employment Service

Having a job can bring numerous benefits to people; routine, structure, identity, social opportunities, a purpose, as well as a wage or salary. We know having a job can help people with mental health conditions to recover.

At present, only around 4% of people receiving support from secondary mental health services are in paid employment, while studies suggest almost 90% of people with serious and enduring mental health conditions want to work. The IPS Employment Team aims to provide the right support to help this happen.

IPS stands for “Individual Placement and Support”. It is an evidence-based approach to helping people with mental health conditions find and keep a paid job.

Who is this service for? The IPS Employment Service is open to anyone who is currently unemployed and is looking for paid employment, and is currently supported by one of the following teams:

  • Grand Union CMHT
  • Blue ARC CMHT
  • Northampton Central & East CMHT
  • Rural Parks CMHT
  • South West Parkwood CMHT
  • Kettering Red Kite CMHT
  • Rockingham Triangle CMHT
  • Wellingborough & District CMHT
  • East Northants CMHT
  • NSTEP
  • Community Forensic Team