IPS Employment Specialist: Help People Return to Work

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for Permanent IPS Employment Specialists to support clients in York, Northallerton, Harrogate, Ripon, Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale. You will help clients find paid employment and maintain it, working closely with local employers and Jobcentre Plus.

The role involves developing opportunities with local employers, supporting job searches, CVs, applications and interviewPrep, and ensuring fidelity to the IPS model while promoting

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy level 2 (or above) required.
• Level 4 IPS practice qualification or health/social care equivalent, or willingness to complete care certificate in first 6 months.
• OR a minimum of 2 years’ experience delivering employment support, health/social care support or coaching/advice.
• Evidence of additional qualifications relevant to role.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with job searching, CVs, applications and interview practice.
• Liaise with Jobcentre Plus and local employment and training programmes.
• Develop knowledge of employment support services and inclusive employers.
• Support clients to gain or return to competitive employment and sustain it for up to a year.

Education

Numeracy and Literacy level 2 (or above)

Level 4 qualification related to IPS practice (e.g. CertHE, Higher Apprenticeship, Level 4 award or diploma)

2 years experience delivering employment support / health/social care support / coaching

Evidence of additional qualifications relevant to role

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for Permanent IPS Employment Specialists to support clients in York, Northallerton, Harrogate, Ripon, Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale. You will help clients find paid employment and maintain it, working closely with local employers and Jobcentre Plus.

The role involves developing opportunities with local employers, supporting job searches, CVs, applications and interviewPrep, and ensuring fidelity to the IPS model while promoting