Employment Specialist - Employment Coach

NHS Jobs; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health organization in Gloucester is seeking an Employment Specialist - Employment Coach to support individuals with mental health difficulties. The role involves managing client caseloads, engaging with local employers, and providing tailored employment programs. The ideal candidate will have experience in mental health support and a clear understanding of employment needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with mental health difficulties.
• Ability to develop individualised employment programmes.
• Knowledge of local employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients with mental health challenges.
• Engage with local employers to create job opportunities.
• Support clients in achieving their employment goals.

Skills

Caseload management

Mental health understanding

Stakeholder liaison

Market research

Job description

Employment Specialist - Employment Coach

You will be required to:

1. Proactively manage a caseload of people who have experienced mental health difficulties, helping them find and maintain paid employment or retain existing employment.
2. Follow the IPS model, collate evidence, and participate in Fidelity Reviews.
3. Identify and meet the employment goals of clients by providing individually tailored programmes using a person-centred approach.
4. Work within a multi-disciplinary environment and liaise closely with stakeholders such as the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and Citizens Advice.
5. Engage proactively with employer engagement activities, research the labour market, and build relationships with local employers to negotiate job opportunities.
6. Support service users and employers in identifying reasonable adjustments and return-to-work strategies to ensure job retention.
7. Work independently, using your own judgment, knowledge, and initiative.
8. Meet the qualification, training, and experience requirements as outlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to providing personalised care as part of its high-quality care strategy. Our aim is to empower people to lead the lives they want by starting conversations about what matters to them, building on their abilities, and addressing their health needs. We embrace new ways of working and delivering care, making effective use of our staff's skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. We invite you to share our values and join us on this important journey. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.