Looking for Work? We’re Here to Help!
Are you currently under a mental health team in Havering and want support to find or keep a job you enjoy?
Our Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment service can help you take the next step towards work — at your pace, in your way.
What we offer:
✅ One-to-one employment support tailored to you
✅ Help with CVs, job searching, and interview skills
✅ Support to stay well in work
✅ Guidance on disclosing mental health at work (if you choose to)
✅ Links with local employers who value mental health inclusion
Who can join?
If you’re receiving support from a NELFT secondary mental health team in Havering, you can access our IPS service for free.
✨ Our goal: To help you find and keep a job that’s meaningful, sustainable, and right for you.
Ask your care coordinator or support worker for a referral to the IPS Employment Service today!
Or contact us directly via the Joy App to find out more.
Service Access Criteria – IPS Employment Support (Havering)
To access the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) Employment Service, individuals must meet the following criteria:
✅ Age: 18 years and over
✅ Location: Registered with a GP in the London Borough of Havering
✅ Current support: Open and actively receiving support from a NELFT secondary mental health team (e.g. Community Recovery Team, Early Intervention in Psychosis, Personality Disorder Pathway)
✅ Employment goal: Express a genuine interest in finding or sustaining paid employment
✅ Consent: Agree to engage with an Employment Specialist and share relevant information to support job searching and wellbeing at work
We work closely with care coordinators to ensure they are updated with progress
Referrals:
Referrals can be made by care coordinators, support workers, or other NELFT professionals
Self-referrals are also welcome via the Joy App or by contacting the IPS team directly
⚠️ Please note:
The IPS service is available only to individuals currently supported by secondary mental health services within NELFT.