Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Band 5 Employment Specialist

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Job summary

Have you ever considered a career helping others access or retain meaningful paid employment?

Leicestershire Partnership Trust (LPT) are looking for someone to join their Employment Support Service Team as an Employment Specialist (ES).

As part of this role you will be embedded within an existing mental health team within Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland. ES's manage a caseload of service users who are open to Mental Health services and are experiencing barriers to employment. The ES will be responsible for building relationships and securing contacts with employers, promoting employment of service users and establishing suitable employment opportunities for them. This incredible Service has been growing consistently since 2011 (it joined LPT in 2019) to help many people into sustained employment and ensures the link between the service users being in work and achieving improved health outcomes.

We are looking for someone who has experience and training in either healthcare or employment and has some knowledge of employment and disability related benefits as well as policies and legislation. Ideally, you'll have worked with people who have mental health problems before and have a compassionate and understanding attitude with a drive to help people.

Please note, the base shown on the advert is the trust head office and not the base where you will be working. Your team preference will be a consideration in where you are placed, although this cannot be guaranteed.

Main duties of the job

The role will include working with people that are accessing mental health services, that have identified they would like help with gaining paid employment, you will be holding a caseload of around 20 people.

We will provide all relevant training needed for you to be able to complete your role, we also have experienced members of staff to help support and guide you.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

07 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9313-23-1071

Job locations

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Bridge Park Road

Thurmaston

Leicester

LE4 8PQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in applying then please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in applying then please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of employment and disability related benefits.
Knowledge of disability and special needs issues, policies and legislation in relation to employment
Good understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment
Ability to collect and report data to support services performance and evaluation
A good understanding of working with people with mental health problems

Desirable

Knowledge of vocational assessment and profiling
Knowledge of employment law
Knowledge of IPS principles and approach

Communication and Initiative

Essential

Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without direct supervision, to problem solve and to prioritise own work
To evidence effective time management skills in order to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards
To demonstrate good planning and organisational skills in order to meet targets
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility dependent upon work priorities
To be flexible in travelling within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Qualifications

Essential

Trained to degree level or you have equivalent training or experience in employment support and or a health care role.
Training in the IPS (Individual Placement Support) approach or willingness to undertake this.

Desirable

Evidence of study in vocational training, e.g. Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification or Level 3 in IAG: Information, Advice and Guidance

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of employment and disability related benefits.
Knowledge of disability and special needs issues, policies and legislation in relation to employment
Good understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment
Ability to collect and report data to support services performance and evaluation
A good understanding of working with people with mental health problems

Desirable

Knowledge of vocational assessment and profiling
Knowledge of employment law
Knowledge of IPS principles and approach

Communication and Initiative

Essential

Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without direct supervision, to problem solve and to prioritise own work
To evidence effective time management skills in order to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards
To demonstrate good planning and organisational skills in order to meet targets
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility dependent upon work priorities
To be flexible in travelling within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Qualifications

Essential

Trained to degree level or you have equivalent training or experience in employment support and or a health care role.
Training in the IPS (Individual Placement Support) approach or willingness to undertake this.

Desirable

Evidence of study in vocational training, e.g. Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification or Level 3 in IAG: Information, Advice and Guidance

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Bridge Park Road

Thurmaston

Leicester

LE4 8PQ

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Bridge Park Road

Thurmaston

Leicester

LE4 8PQ

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)