IPS Employment Specialist

SEL Mind; Greenwich (CT); Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SEL Mind is seeking two IPS Employment Specialists in Greenwich to support individuals with mental health needs in finding employment. The role involves building relationships with employers, maintaining detailed records, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and a belief in the potential of individuals with health conditions to work.

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate and build relationships with participants.
• Strong organisational skills and confidence in engaging with employers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the IPS approach to help individuals with mental health needs.
• Engage with employers and maintain accurate case records.

Skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Perseverance

Innovation

Job description

Salary: £33,600 per year - permanent contract

Work Pattern: Hybrid (4 Office Days)

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?

We would like to hear from you!

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 join our team in Greenwich. You will deliver the IPS approach (training will be provided).

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

What we’re looking for:

1. Relationship building with employers: Ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals and engage employers via telephone, online platforms, or face-to-face in the community.
2. Record keeping: Strong attention to detail, ensuring accurate and timely recording of case notes and data, essential for monitoring progress and achieving targets.
3. Collaboration: Ability to work seamlessly within a multidisciplinary team, forging connections and enhancing the overall care experience for participants.
4. Perseverance: Determination to overcome setbacks, find solutions, and continue advocating for participants, even in the face of challenges.
5. Innovation: Bringing fresh ideas, exploring creative ways to break down employment barriers, and promoting inclusive practices within the workplace.

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

More information about IPS Employment support can be found on the following websites:

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

Likely interview date: Week beginning 9th June

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia across the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and believe that our organisation is strengthened by the variety of backgrounds, experiences, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

SEL Mind is a place where you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination based on ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems, or any other aspect of who you are.

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