Job summary
Are you interested in working with people and making a difference? The Mental Health Employment Support Service is delighted to offer the opportunity to join our friendly team as a Job Coach.
Evidence shows employment that suits an individual is integral to their mental health recovery and we are looking for someone who shares this view. If you are keen to make a real difference in peoples' lives, this could be the role for you.
Main duties of the job
Your new position will be a rewarding one which will involve supporting mental health service users to find and retain paid employment. We work within the Individual Placement & Support (IPS) model and we'll provide you with training in this approach, as well as peer support and regular supervision within the role. You will use the IPS model to support people through all stages of their employment journey, including talking with potential employers and in-work support after an individual starts their new job.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work with a defined caseload of clients to seek employment that will fit with their preferences, under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional. There will be routine liaison with colleagues providing mental health treatment to our mutual clients.
The post holder will also work closely with local employers and other agencies, such as Job Centre Plus, probation, NACRO and other partners to identify employment opportunities, and support the aspirations of service users with severe mental health issues who wish to work.
There is a requirement to keep accurate electronic records of your work with clients up to date and to contribute to service data collection.
The post holder may also provide information or training to increase employer awareness of their responsibilities and obligations under the Equality Act.
If you are looking for regular hours this service operates 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday and involves agile working. Your base will be in Yeovil, with travel to the other localities as needed.
Please see attached Job Description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work with a defined caseload of clients to seek employment that will fit with their preferences, under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional. There will be routine liaison with colleagues providing mental health treatment to our mutual clients.
The post holder will also work closely with local employers and other agencies, such as Job Centre Plus, probation, NACRO and other partners to identify employment opportunities, and support the aspirations of service users with severe mental health issues who wish to work.
There is a requirement to keep accurate electronic records of your work with clients up to date and to contribute to service data collection.
The post holder may also provide information or training to increase employer awareness of their responsibilities and obligations under the Equality Act.
If you are looking for regular hours this service operates 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday and involves agile working. Your base will be in Yeovil, with travel to the other localities as needed.
Please see attached Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ooCertificate in Community Mental Health or NVQ III in a health or social care field or an equivalent level recognised qualification in a human services or customer service related field (e.g. advice and guidance, human resources/recruitment, customer care, business). You can be working towards this qualification or you can hold an existing qualification in IPS.
Desirable
- oA diploma level qualification or higher in a field such as health, social care, advice and guidance, human resources/recruitment, customer care, business
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of and commitment to the IPS model
Desirable
- oKnowledge of The Equality Act 2010 and other employment related legislation and their implementation.
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of providing advice, guidance and support in healthcare and/or vocational programme settings.
- oExperience of working with adults with severe mental health difficulties.
Desirable
- oExperience of delivering IPS services or working within other vocational, careers or recruitment services.
- oExperience of preparing and delivering training.
- oExperience of risk assessment and management within a secondary mental health care setting.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAble to recognise when to seek support from a registered health professional colleague.
- Ability to collect and understand the need for qualitative and quantitative data
Desirable
- Job search, job matching and job carving skills
- Return to work planning skills
Communication skills
Essential
- oEvidence of a good standard of Literacy / and written English language skills.
- oTo be able to communicate with a diverse range of people about sensitive information in a variety of settings.
- oThe ability to negotiate, inspire hope and influence others to achieve best outcomes for clients and/or service users.
Desirable
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Ability to work independently but also able to take direction and work effectively as part of a team.
- Self management, including time management and understanding of how their actions or inaction impacts on others
Other
Essential
- Ability and willingness to use IT in course of work and to improve patient outcomes
- Drivers license, access to own transport and willingness to drive throughout county as needed by job role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ooCertificate in Community Mental Health or NVQ III in a health or social care field or an equivalent level recognised qualification in a human services or customer service related field (e.g. advice and guidance, human resources/recruitment, customer care, business). You can be working towards this qualification or you can hold an existing qualification in IPS.
Desirable
- oA diploma level qualification or higher in a field such as health, social care, advice and guidance, human resources/recruitment, customer care, business
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of and commitment to the IPS model
Desirable
- oKnowledge of The Equality Act 2010 and other employment related legislation and their implementation.
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of providing advice, guidance and support in healthcare and/or vocational programme settings.
- oExperience of working with adults with severe mental health difficulties.
Desirable
- oExperience of delivering IPS services or working within other vocational, careers or recruitment services.
- oExperience of preparing and delivering training.
- oExperience of risk assessment and management within a secondary mental health care setting.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAble to recognise when to seek support from a registered health professional colleague.
- Ability to collect and understand the need for qualitative and quantitative data
Desirable
- Job search, job matching and job carving skills
- Return to work planning skills
Communication skills
Essential
- oEvidence of a good standard of Literacy / and written English language skills.
- oTo be able to communicate with a diverse range of people about sensitive information in a variety of settings.
- oThe ability to negotiate, inspire hope and influence others to achieve best outcomes for clients and/or service users.
Desirable
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Ability to work independently but also able to take direction and work effectively as part of a team.
- Self management, including time management and understanding of how their actions or inaction impacts on others
Other
Essential
- Ability and willingness to use IT in course of work and to improve patient outcomes
- Drivers license, access to own transport and willingness to drive throughout county as needed by job role
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
