IPS Employment Specialist - NHS

Spinwell Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Spinwell Ltd is recruiting an IPS Employment Specialist for a 3-4 month contract based in Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham and Hounslow. You will support clients with mental health conditions to pursue paid employment following the IPS model, working with a multidisciplinary community mental health team.

You will maintain accurate records, engage with employers and services, and promote IPS fidelity. Enhanced DBS is required; the role pays up to £22.94 per hour inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Higher education qualification in a related subject.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, coaching and support to clients with mental health conditions who wish to pursue paid employment.
• Work with a multidisciplinary community mental health team to support employment goals.
• Maintain accurate records in line with IPS fidelity and promote the service to stakeholders.

Skills

Partnership development

Workload management

Data recording

Decision making

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Outlook

MS Teams

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Education

Higher education qualification in related subject

Tools

MS Outlook

Teams

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role: IPS Employment Specialist x 6
Contract Length: 3-4 months
Location: Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham and Hounslow
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £22.94 per hour
Security Clearance: Enhanced DBS
Spinwell is recruiting for a IPS Employment Specialist for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE IPS EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

The post-holder will provide advice, coaching and support to clients with mental health conditions who wish to pursue paid employment, in line with the Individual Placement & Support (IPS) principles. The post-holder will be integrated with a multidisciplinary community mental health team, providing the employment support element of the overall care plan. The post-holder will work closely with mental health professionals, employers and other agencies to support the employment goals of their clients. The post-holder will ensure accurate record keeping in line with IPS fidelity and will promote the service to internal and external stakeholders.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE IPS EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

• Higher education qualification in a related subject (eg. career guidance, information advice and guidance, human resources, counselling, training etc.), psychology, or equivalent experience.
• Developing partnerships with other individuals or organisations
• Managing own workload
• Recording accurate data in electronic format
• Helping others to make their own decisions
• Working collaboratively within a team
• Computer skills - MS Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Communication skills including presenting information in a range of formats for users and stakeholders, including the creation of presentations and reports
• Building confidence in others
• Building and maintaining effective relationships
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain concentration
• Problem solving and solution focused in approach

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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