IPS Employment Specialist: Transforming Clients' Careers

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training on the IPS approach

Job summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Permanent Employment Specialist within the IPS Service to help people with mental health difficulties find, maintain or regain paid work through tailored plans and employer partnerships.

You will carry a caseload, travel across the region, and work in a multidisciplinary team to apply the IPS approach with fidelity reviews and person-centred programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent level of knowledge.
• Knowledge or experience of recruitment or employment.
• Knowledge and experience of recovery and social inclusion principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of people with mental health difficulties to find, maintain or retain paid employment.
• Follow the IPS model, collate evidence and take part in Fidelity Reviews.
• Plan individually tailored, person-centred programmes to meet clients' employment goals.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team and liaise with stakeholders including DWP and Citizens Advice.
• Carry out employer engagement, research the labour market and negotiate job opportunities with local employers.
• Support service users and employers to identify reasonable adjustments and return-to-work strategies.
• Act independently, using own judgement, knowledge and initiative.

Skills

Recruitment knowledge

Recovery principles

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Permanent Employment Specialist within the IPS Service to help people with mental health difficulties find, maintain or regain paid work through tailored plans and employer partnerships.

You will carry a caseload, travel across the region, and work in a multidisciplinary team to apply the IPS approach with fidelity reviews and person-centred programmes.