Psychology Graduate

Job description

Overview Are you a Psychology graduate (or early in your career) looking to apply your knowledge in a meaningful, real-world role? Join one of the UK's largest charities and help people improve their mental health by supporting them into work. We're recruiting for roles across Hampshire including Basingstoke, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Hayling Island and potentially Andover and Winchester. This is a community-based role (no office/home working), meeting people across local sites.Responsibilities You'll train as an IPS (Individual Placement and Support) Employment Specialist—an evidence-based, clinically-informed model that helps people with mental health conditions into employment. This is not a therapy role; your focus is on supporting people into work, a key part of recovery.Manage a caseload of around 25 people and deliver 1:1 support (CVs, job search, interviews, in-work support).Work alongside NHS teams, Jobcentres, and local partners, and engage employers to create job opportunities.This is a high‐risk environment as you will be working with vulnerable individuals; safeguarding incidents may arise and must be managed as part of the role.Take on a challenging, community-based role where you'll be managing your own diary, working to targets, and juggling multiple priorities. Full training and ongoing support are provided, with check-in systems to ensure safety during lone working.What you'll gain Full IPS training provided, including online learning, shadowing, and ongoing support from your Team Leader. This is a practical, real-world role where you'll gain direct experience supporting people with mental health needs and build a career in the employment support space.Qualifications Either experience supporting vulnerable people (paid or voluntary) or 12+ months in a target-driven role (e.g. Sales, recruitment, customer service), plus strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work independently.Strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work independently are required.Hours and location Full-time, Mon–Fri (9–5). Community-based (no home working).

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Winchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English