IPES – Intensive Personalised Employment Support

IPES was established in 2019 with the goal of seeing 1 million more disabled people and those with health conditions find work and move nearer to the labour market. It is a flexible voluntary programme, available for people who are at least 18 years of age and don’t foresee getting into the workforce for at least 12 months.

Through the IPES scheme participants receive at least 15 months of intensive support to find and sustain employment. The scheme includes a further 6 months of in-work support. In Somerset the government based scheme is provided by fedcap. Referrals are through Jobcentre Plus.