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IPS Employment Specialist - SEL Mind

Royal Borough of Greenwich

London

Hybrid

GBP 34,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to support individuals with mental health needs in finding employment. This hybrid role involves relationship building with employers, record keeping, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and the ability to motivate participants. The position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Enhanced annual leave

Learning and Development opportunities

Pension scheme

Funded counselling

Strong commitment to inclusion

Qualifications

Ability to motivate and build relationships with participants.
Confidence in engaging with employers.

Responsibilities

Initiate and develop relationships with employers.
Ensure accurate recording of case notes.
Work within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Relationship Building

Organizational Skills

Confidence

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Position Details

Location: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Salary: £33,600 per year - permanent contract
Work Pattern: Hybrid (4 Office Days)
Hours Per Week: 37.5

The Vacancy

Before applying for this role, please read through the Job Description and Person Specification (available at the bottom of this page).

Are you happy to meet & talk to employers and help match people into employment?

South East London Mind’s Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Employment Service helps people with mental health needs back into work. We aim to increase the number of people moving into paid employment from Community Mental Health Teams.

We are currently seeking two permanent IPS Employment Specialists to work as part of our team in Greenwich. You will deliver the IPS approach (training will be provided).

We welcome applications from all experience levels and backgrounds. Key qualities include the ability to motivate and build relationships with participants, strong organizational skills, confidence in engaging with employers, and a belief that anyone with a health condition can work.

Key Responsibilities

Relationship Building with Employers: Initiate and develop relationships with individuals and employers via various methods such as phone, online platforms, or face-to-face.
Record Keeping: Ensure accurate and timely recording of case notes and data for monitoring and targets.
Collaboration: Work within a multidisciplinary team to enhance participant care.
Perseverance: Overcome setbacks and advocate for participants despite challenges.
Innovation: Explore creative ways to break down employment barriers and promote inclusivity.

The successful candidates will work in line with the 25-point fidelity scale.

Additional Information

More about IPS employment support can be found at:

Successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: Monday 26th May (11:59pm)

Interview week: Beginning 9th June

Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close early if filled quickly.

We also advertise a fixed-term IPS Employment Specialist position in Bromley: Click here.

About Us

SEL Mind supports people with mental health issues and dementia across several boroughs. We value diversity and promote inclusion and representation. Our organization strives to reflect the communities we serve.

We foster an inclusive environment where staff can be authentic without fear of discrimination based on ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, or mental health history.

Learn more about staff benefits and why staff enjoy working here.

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