Job summary
Would you like to support mental health team service users to achieve recovery through paid work?
An exciting opportunity for experienced Employment Specialists has arisen within the Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust's Individual Placement & Support (IPS) team.
The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered that promotes recovery and well-being and maximises independence.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role are:
- Delivery of IPS model of employment support
- Supporting users of Mental Health Services in Hull and East Riding
- Fixed term appointment which can become a permanent position.
- To manage a caseload of up to 20 service users at any one time who are receiving specialist mental health support and wish to find paid work
- To prepare individuals for paid work by supporting service users to identify their skills, aspirations and goals through vocational profiling and action planning.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of Service Users.
- Focus on rapid job search with the service user, sourcing job opportunities for service users through tailored job search and engaging local employers in order to negotiate job opportunities that meet each individual's strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health issues and disability
- Degree level qualification or equivalent knowledge
Desirable
- Ability to use IT systems, MS Office etc.
- Knowledge and experience of the IPS approach or other vocational or employment provision
- Minimum 2 years experience of working in supported employment services
- Good understanding of the principles and practices of supported employment
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working with disadvantaged groups who have accessed similar services
- Experience of working collaboratively in a team
- Computer / IT literate
- Experience of writing reports
Desirable
- Experience or knowledge of of working with people around employment and/or vocational needs
- Experience of working on opening up job opportunities with a range of employers supporting people in these settings
- Experience in presenting information to a range of audiences
- Experience of dealing with Mental Health Services
- Experience of writing clinical notes and reports
- Experience of reporting back to multidisciplinary teams or partners
- Experience of partnership working, negotiation and liaison work within other agencies
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a range of people, including those who may present with challenging behaviour at times
- Evidence of effectively managing time with excellent organisational skills
- Ability to build trusting and productive relationships with people in a range of settings
- Ability to adjust plans in response to changing individual needs
- To have a passion for working with people with mental health conditions
- A caring, responsible and positive approach
- Reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic. Motivated and innovative
- Persistence and resilience to not give up despite setbacks and frustrations
- Respond positively to challenges and maintain an optimistic approach
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels
- Able to use IT systems and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Willingness to travel to other locations across the Organisation
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health issues and disability
- Degree level qualification or equivalent knowledge
Desirable
- Ability to use IT systems, MS Office etc.
- Knowledge and experience of the IPS approach or other vocational or employment provision
- Minimum 2 years experience of working in supported employment services
- Good understanding of the principles and practices of supported employment
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working with disadvantaged groups who have accessed similar services
- Experience of working collaboratively in a team
- Computer / IT literate
- Experience of writing reports
Desirable
- Experience or knowledge of of working with people around employment and/or vocational needs
- Experience of working on opening up job opportunities with a range of employers supporting people in these settings
- Experience in presenting information to a range of audiences
- Experience of dealing with Mental Health Services
- Experience of writing clinical notes and reports
- Experience of reporting back to multidisciplinary teams or partners
- Experience of partnership working, negotiation and liaison work within other agencies
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a range of people, including those who may present with challenging behaviour at times
- Evidence of effectively managing time with excellent organisational skills
- Ability to build trusting and productive relationships with people in a range of settings
- Ability to adjust plans in response to changing individual needs
- To have a passion for working with people with mental health conditions
- A caring, responsible and positive approach
- Reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic. Motivated and innovative
- Persistence and resilience to not give up despite setbacks and frustrations
- Respond positively to challenges and maintain an optimistic approach
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels
- Able to use IT systems and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Willingness to travel to other locations across the Organisation
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Trust HQ,
Block A, Ground Floor, Beverley Road, Willerby Hill,
Willerby
HU10 6FE
Employer's website
https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
