IPS Employment Specialist

NHS; Crowmarsh Gifford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization is seeking an Employment Specialist to support individuals with mental health challenges in gaining or retaining employment. This full-time role involves managing a caseload of clients, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, and utilizing the Individual Placement and Support approach. The ideal candidate should have a degree-level education and experience in supported employment services. The organization offers excellent benefits including career progression and 27 days annual leave, rising to 33 days.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent, potentially through vocational training.
• Trained in the Individual Placement and Support approach.
• Understanding of relevant policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in gaining and retaining employment as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Manage a caseload of up to 10 clients experiencing mental health challenges.
• Assist clients with CV writing and interview preparation.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Are you passionate and proactive about supporting people who have experienced mental health challenges to live well in the community seeking a full time opportunity?

This is an exciting full time fixed term contract opportunity to join a dynamic team who have been awarded a national Quality Kite Mark. We are seeking an Employment Specialist to join the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) team in South Oxfordshire.

You will be working to support people either to gain employment or retain their current employment as part of multi-disciplinary (MDT) team within South Oxfordshire.

The Employment Specialist will join an IPS team working under the direction of an IPS team leader to deliver IPS as part of the holistic recovery plan for mental health service users in the community.

We welcome people from a range of backgrounds and with a variety of experience. If you're resilient, empathic and determined to open doors, challenge prejudice, and champion the skills and talents of individuals, a career in IPS could be for you.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to manage a caseload of up to 10 people at any one time who have experienced mental health problems and who are waiting to either gain new employment or retain their current employment. The Employment Specialist is expected to deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach - for which training will be given.

Working directly with all relevant stakeholders: the service user, Oxford Health staff, partner agencies ,employers and people who have experienced mental health challenges themselves - you will support the service users on your caseload to gain and retain paid employment.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.

Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

Job responsibilities

The role of an Employment Specialist in Oxford Health is incredibly dynamic and diverse. One moment youll be working closely with IPS clients to set goals, refining their CVs, or practising interview techniques, the next, youll be out in the community approaching potential employers and discussing roles and job flexibility.

If you are passionate, creative, solution focused, good at building hopeful relationships and growing trust, a career in IPS could be a varied and rewarding role for you. We pride ourselves in being a supportive team within a great organisation.

You will work with the IPS team leaders and other IPS Employment specialists to assist in the development of the wider service across the county.

Please note, interviews for this role will likely be after the Christmas period.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent (vocational experience/training/ or other qualifications
• Understanding of relevant policies and procedures , equalities legislation acquired through relevant training and experience
• Trained in IPS approach

Contractual Requirements

• Hold a Full Driving license and have access to a car

Experience

• Able to use IT and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience of working in supported employment service and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems or a similar service user group
• Experience of partnership working negotiation and liaison work with other agencies

Knowledge

• Knowledge of disability and special needs issues, policies, and legislation in relation to employment
• Good understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.