Job summary
Dorset Steps 2 Wellbeing Service provides talking therapies for people experiencing mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety disorders and has an established and successful Employment Advice Service.
The service is highly regarded nationally and is helping to create a culture of prevention and early intervention, ensuring that people get timely access to mental health support as well as suitable employment support to help people stay in employment and avoid long-term unemployment.
The post holder will support and supervise a team of Employment Advisors who are offering employment support to patients that are accessing Talking Therapies treatment. Patients may be supported to gain, return to, or retain employment. The post holder will also manage a caseload of patients, providing employment support and advice.
Main duties of the job
Use a range of well-developed interpersonal skills to motivate, influence, inspire and lead others to deliver an Employment Support service which meets national standards.
Lead on providing professional information, advice and guidance to service users throughout their engagement with the service. This could include information on reasonable adjustments, the Equality Act 2010, formal work procedures and welfare benefits.
Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of signposting opportunities to partner organisations for additional support where appropriate, e.g., basic skills, vocational training, housing issues, benefits advice, debt advice etc.
Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the local labour market, local support and new initiatives, including specialist schemes to help with retaining or finding employment, in order to support Employment Advisors in providing effective interventions.
Develop in-depth knowledge of HR policies and procedures and employment legislation, workplace Health & Safety, benefit systems and local housing resource/issues, in order to support Employment Advisors in providing effective interventions.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Training in Vocational Work, Careers advice, job retention and presenteeism.
Desirable
- Evidence of a good customer service background.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of partnership working
- Experience of and ability to provide mentor/supervisor role
- Demonstrate experience of face to face customer service in employment
- Experience of working in a primary care mental health setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with a wide range of mental health problems
Knowlege and Skills
Essential
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring techniques
- Ability to liaise and network with a wide range of organisations and members of the public
Desirable
- Knowledge of different symptoms of mental health
Additional requirements
Essential
- Ability to manage own caseload
- An understanding of the NHS talking therapies service and stepped care model
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Training in Vocational Work, Careers advice, job retention and presenteeism.
Desirable
- Evidence of a good customer service background.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of partnership working
- Experience of and ability to provide mentor/supervisor role
- Demonstrate experience of face to face customer service in employment
- Experience of working in a primary care mental health setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with a wide range of mental health problems
Knowlege and Skills
Essential
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring techniques
- Ability to liaise and network with a wide range of organisations and members of the public
Desirable
- Knowledge of different symptoms of mental health
Additional requirements
Essential
- Ability to manage own caseload
- An understanding of the NHS talking therapies service and stepped care model
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
