Job summary
IPS Employment Specialist
We have a great opportunity for another dynamic Employment Specialist to join our Individual Placement and Support Employment Services Team in Milton Keynes. The post will be based in the community Mental Health Hub which operates across 3 sites in the area.We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, organised, has excellent time management with experience of supporting people to access paid employment (we are interested in those with skills which could be transferred to this role). we are also looking for the right qualities and aptitudes. These include a passionate belief that anyone with a mental health condition can work, is a self-starter with initiative, a commitment to team work and ability to work in line with an evidenced based model and Key performance indicators.You will need to promote employment and raise expectations that people accessing the mental health service can find and keep paid employment. You will have individual and team targets and will receive professional supervision and support from an Employment Team Leader, a clinical supervisor and local peers. You will also be expected to spend a significant amount of time in the community providing intervention to our clients, negotiating job opportunities via the hidden labour market, as well as networking with local agencies.
Main duties of the job
Using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model you'll be:Supporting and motivating individuals with mental health conditions to access and sustain paid employment. Supporting the clients through Vocational profiling, CV production, interview techniques, assessing the financial implications of work, negating adjustments and managing their health at work. Sourcing job opportunities for your clients through regular contact with local employers within the community. Promoting employment and raising expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment, breaking down the barriers for them.
About us
Working for Central North West London NHS Trust
You will also be part of the Trust-wide Employment Services Team which comprises of over 40 people.
You will receive a number of staff benefits working for CNWL Trust, this includes an attractive pension scheme, a range of staff networks, travel discounts, employee assistance programme and discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide.
This role is an excellent opportunity to start a long-term career within the mental health sector, develop your skills and a gateway to the vast number of opportunities within CNWL.
Apply today to become an IPS Employment Specialist and make a real difference!
Please note: Salary can only be negotiated where there is a minimum of 2 years experience within employment support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who are we looking for?
Firstly, you will need either a degree-level education or relevant work experience, such as in the health and social care or employment sectors. Alongside having strong and persuasive communication skills, excellent time management and exceptional organisational skills. Also, the ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals and be able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as via the telephone or face-to-face in the community.
It would also be helpful (but not necessarily essential)if you have experience of working with people with mental health support needs (or similar groups) OR have experience working in employment support services (or equivalent), this can include working with people on a one-to-one basis, offering motivation and support, or engaging with a range of stakeholders. We are actively interested in individuals who have experience using a persuasive communication style or promoting a service to a variety of audiences, this can include marketing, recruitment, or sales roles.
Having a driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who are we looking for?
Firstly, you will need either a degree-level education or relevant work experience, such as in the health and social care or employment sectors. Alongside having strong and persuasive communication skills, excellent time management and exceptional organisational skills. Also, the ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals and be able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as via the telephone or face-to-face in the community.
It would also be helpful (but not necessarily essential)if you have experience of working with people with mental health support needs (or similar groups) OR have experience working in employment support services (or equivalent), this can include working with people on a one-to-one basis, offering motivation and support, or engaging with a range of stakeholders. We are actively interested in individuals who have experience using a persuasive communication style or promoting a service to a variety of audiences, this can include marketing, recruitment, or sales roles.
Having a driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role
Person Specification
Previous experience (paid/unpaid)
Essential
- Experience of communicating and working with people on a one-to-one basis within a support setting
- Experience of working within diverse communities.
- Experience of building relationships and communicating with a range of different partners/organisations
- Experience of supporting people to obtain or keep work
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties or a similar client group within the health, social services, or voluntary sector
- Experience and knowledge of the benefits agency and disability/ employment related benefits
Skills, knowledge and abilities
Essential
- An understanding of working within the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good presentation, negotiation, and marketing skills. negotiation skills
- Ability to initiate and develop relationships with employers and other agencies whilst being astute to their needs.
- Ability to work independently, reliably, and consistently
- Working knowledge of a broad range of occupations / jobs and recruitment practice
- Basic word processing/computing skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to provide vocational assessments and profiling
Desirable
- An understanding of the Equality Act 2010.
- An understanding of the employment needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health challenges
- Basic counselling and coaching skills.
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
Essential
- Ability to see solutions rather than problems.
- Ability to work in strength-based ways.
- Driving Licence
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a degree level (in any sector) OR equivalent workplace experience, this can include one or more of the below: oExperience within the health and social care sector. oExperience within employment support services
Person Specification
Previous experience (paid/unpaid)
Essential
- Experience of communicating and working with people on a one-to-one basis within a support setting
- Experience of working within diverse communities.
- Experience of building relationships and communicating with a range of different partners/organisations
- Experience of supporting people to obtain or keep work
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties or a similar client group within the health, social services, or voluntary sector
- Experience and knowledge of the benefits agency and disability/ employment related benefits
Skills, knowledge and abilities
Essential
- An understanding of working within the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good presentation, negotiation, and marketing skills. negotiation skills
- Ability to initiate and develop relationships with employers and other agencies whilst being astute to their needs.
- Ability to work independently, reliably, and consistently
- Working knowledge of a broad range of occupations / jobs and recruitment practice
- Basic word processing/computing skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to provide vocational assessments and profiling
Desirable
- An understanding of the Equality Act 2010.
- An understanding of the employment needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health challenges
- Basic counselling and coaching skills.
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
Essential
- Ability to see solutions rather than problems.
- Ability to work in strength-based ways.
- Driving Licence
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a degree level (in any sector) OR equivalent workplace experience, this can include one or more of the below: oExperience within the health and social care sector. oExperience within employment support services
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).
