Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week
My name is Damian Madden and Im the
acting Service Manager for NHS Kirklees Talking Therapies. We provide psychological
therapy and treatment for people with common mental health problems
throughout Kirklees.
As part of a national initiative, we are looking to offer Employment Support to
clients using the service. An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a Senior
Employment Advisor to work alongside the Service Manager, Leadership Team and
clinicians in launching and developing this part of Talking Therapies.
This will allow us to not only focus on helping clients to recover, but to assist
people to maintain and add to their functioning in an important aspect of their
lives.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Employment Advisor, you
will help develop the service and supervise a small team of Band 4 Employment
Advisors as they support clients with employment support needs.
You will liaise with managers, senior clinicians and therapists within the team
to ensure clients are on the correct employment support pathway as well as
build relationships with third sector organisations and stakeholders.
You will also be required to attend regular clinical and management supervision
and engage in continued professional development.
In addition you will carry a small case-load.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Employment Advisor will line manage a small team of Employment Advisors (band 4) providing supervision and caseload management, as part of the holistic recovery plan for service users.
The Senior Employment Advisor will provide a pivotal role in managing a high-quality service that meets fidelity standards and delivers positive outcomes for service users.
You will work with service users (manage a small caseload) who have a common mental health problem, who have employment support needs.
Effectively manage a high-quality service that adheres to the principles of the EA in Talking Therapies Service Specification.
Monitor and manage performance of the the Employment Advisors guide them individually on best practice and achieving individual and team KPIs including job outcome targets.
Support their team to undertake regular audits and develop a culture of continual improvement in quality.
Identify training needs of staff and arrange appropriate training to support with continuous professional development and empower your staff.
Support the design and delivery of in-house staff training and development (including facilitating peer learning and best practice).
Involve service users in co-production of service developments where possible.
Coordinate the work of Employment advisors in relation to building relationships with employers to effectively access the hidden labour market, external agencies and delivery of job seeking groups.
Review assessments, outcome plans and progress reviews for completeness, quality and consistency with our strengths-based principles.
Produce regular monitoring reports for internal and external stakeholders, including commissioners.
Manage a small caseload of service users at any one time. With this caseload, you will offer time limited sessions, undertake assessments of individuals with common mental health problems who have employment support needs, developing vocational profiles of the individuals employment needs and abilities, and formulating an employment action plan.
Identify barriers for service excellence and work with internal and external stakeholders to implement solutions to ensure a high-fidelity service.
Ensure quality assurance around service user satisfaction. Facilitate various feedback opportunities for service users to provide feedback on the service and use this to review and develop the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Employment Advisor will line manage a small team of Employment Advisors (band 4) providing supervision and caseload management, as part of the holistic recovery plan for service users.
The Senior Employment Advisor will provide a pivotal role in managing a high-quality service that meets fidelity standards and delivers positive outcomes for service users.
You will work with service users (manage a small caseload) who have a common mental health problem, who have employment support needs.
Effectively manage a high-quality service that adheres to the principles of the EA in Talking Therapies Service Specification.
Monitor and manage performance of the the Employment Advisors guide them individually on best practice and achieving individual and team KPIs including job outcome targets.
Support their team to undertake regular audits and develop a culture of continual improvement in quality.
Identify training needs of staff and arrange appropriate training to support with continuous professional development and empower your staff.
Support the design and delivery of in-house staff training and development (including facilitating peer learning and best practice).
Involve service users in co-production of service developments where possible.
Coordinate the work of Employment advisors in relation to building relationships with employers to effectively access the hidden labour market, external agencies and delivery of job seeking groups.
Review assessments, outcome plans and progress reviews for completeness, quality and consistency with our strengths-based principles.
Produce regular monitoring reports for internal and external stakeholders, including commissioners.
Manage a small caseload of service users at any one time. With this caseload, you will offer time limited sessions, undertake assessments of individuals with common mental health problems who have employment support needs, developing vocational profiles of the individuals employment needs and abilities, and formulating an employment action plan.
Identify barriers for service excellence and work with internal and external stakeholders to implement solutions to ensure a high-fidelity service.
Ensure quality assurance around service user satisfaction. Facilitate various feedback opportunities for service users to provide feedback on the service and use this to review and develop the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ level 3 standard or equivalent knowledge, training and experience.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Desirable
- Training in Individual placement support (IPS) approach.
- Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services or equivalent.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- To be highly motivated.
- To have a passion for working with people with mental health conditions and their employment goals.
- Persistence and resilience to not give up despite setbacks and frustrations.
- Respond positively to challenges and maintain an optimistic approach.
- To use listening skills to be patient and empathetic to the needs of service users.
- To be able to work with a wide range of people from service users, employers and mental health professionals both one to one and as part of a team.
- To be able to work well with people who may experience emotional distress.
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health issues.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working with disadvantage groups who have accessed similar services.
- Substantial knowledge relating to recent legislation in relation to mental health.
- Substantial experience of working with people around employment and/or vocational needs.
- Experience of working collaboratively in a team .
- Computer literate.
- Experience of writing reports.
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with Mental Health Services.
- Experience or knowledge of working with supported employment approaches.
- Experience of writing clinical notes and reports.
- Experience of reporting back to multi-agency teams or partners.
- Experience of partnership working, negotiation and liaison work with other agencies.
- Experience of teaching or training others in specific approaches.
- Experience of working on opening up job opportunities with a range of employers and supporting people in these settings.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of disability and mental health issues.
- Knowledge of policies/ legislation in relation to employment
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build a rapport with a range of people who may present with challenging behaviour at times.
- Ability to build trusting and productive relationships with people in a range of settings.
- Evidence of effectively managing time and with excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to adjust plans in response to changing individual needs.
Desirable
- Good understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment.
- Able to use IT systems and tools such as MS Word, Powerpoint and Excell.
- Knowledge and experience of the IPS approach or other vocational or employment provision.
- To be have experience in teaching and presenting information to a range of audiences.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ level 3 standard or equivalent knowledge, training and experience.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Desirable
- Training in Individual placement support (IPS) approach.
- Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services or equivalent.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- To be highly motivated.
- To have a passion for working with people with mental health conditions and their employment goals.
- Persistence and resilience to not give up despite setbacks and frustrations.
- Respond positively to challenges and maintain an optimistic approach.
- To use listening skills to be patient and empathetic to the needs of service users.
- To be able to work with a wide range of people from service users, employers and mental health professionals both one to one and as part of a team.
- To be able to work well with people who may experience emotional distress.
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health issues.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working with disadvantage groups who have accessed similar services.
- Substantial knowledge relating to recent legislation in relation to mental health.
- Substantial experience of working with people around employment and/or vocational needs.
- Experience of working collaboratively in a team .
- Computer literate.
- Experience of writing reports.
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with Mental Health Services.
- Experience or knowledge of working with supported employment approaches.
- Experience of writing clinical notes and reports.
- Experience of reporting back to multi-agency teams or partners.
- Experience of partnership working, negotiation and liaison work with other agencies.
- Experience of teaching or training others in specific approaches.
- Experience of working on opening up job opportunities with a range of employers and supporting people in these settings.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of disability and mental health issues.
- Knowledge of policies/ legislation in relation to employment
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build a rapport with a range of people who may present with challenging behaviour at times.
- Ability to build trusting and productive relationships with people in a range of settings.
- Evidence of effectively managing time and with excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to adjust plans in response to changing individual needs.
Desirable
- Good understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment.
- Able to use IT systems and tools such as MS Word, Powerpoint and Excell.
- Knowledge and experience of the IPS approach or other vocational or employment provision.
- To be have experience in teaching and presenting information to a range of audiences.
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.
