Job summary
We
are delighted to be seeking full-time Employment Specialists (Band 5) to join
our IPS services in Halifax and Batley. For people who need mental health
support, getting back into work can play a pivotal part in their recovery
journey.
You
will be joining an established IPS service, which at present is fully
integrated into existing community mental health teams and continuing to expand
within the primary care setting. You will work alongside clinical colleagues, championing
the employment agenda and instilling the belief that people with mental health
needs want to work and with the right support can work.
We
welcome applications with diverse backgrounds and experiences, especially in
employment support, health, or social care. If needed, we'll train you in the
IPS approach, equipping you to support clients and build positive relationships
with employers whilst opening doors and changing perceptions around mental
health.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
This is
an incredibly rewarding role - utilising the IPS model, youll have the
opportunity to transform the lives of your clients, to give them hope,
direction and support their recovery journey. This is also a challenging role,
requiring resilience, empathy, and dedication to secure suitable roles for
clients. With a 'can do' attitude, you'll build rapport with clients,
understand their skills and goals, and provide bespoke support to help realise
their aspirations.
The role
involves:
Using a strength-based approach to collaboratively create and
review employment plans, considering barriers and work adjustments.
Providing flexible, individualised support, including
benefits counselling, job brokerage, goal setting, CV building, job searching,
and application assistance.
Managing your own time and working autonomously;
responsible to the Team Leader via regular supervision and support with
oversight from the Service Manager.
At
the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements
(salary threshold or occupational requirements) set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor
candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to
sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.
We are happy to accept applications from candidates
who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.
Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
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
JOB SUMMARY
KEY RESULT
AREAS:
The
postholder will:
Assess, provide guidance and person centred support to
people who have experienced mental health problems in exploring their
interest and capacity for employment under the supervision of the team
leader.
Have an individual caseload of people who have
experienced mental health problems and wish to return to employment using
the Individual Placement and Support approach
Proactively engage work with employers to negotiate and
secure employment opportunities for this client group.
Work as part of
a community mental health team, maintaining positive and integrated
relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through
employment.
1.1Care / service / function
provision:
The IPS
Employment Specialist undertakes comprehensive assessments
formulating vocational profiles of the individuals employment needs and
abilities, developing an employment action/support plan whilst liaising
with the care coordinator.
To assess
individuals work related support needs.
To offer guidance and support to people in exploring
their interest and capacity in employment using the Individual Placement
and Support approach.
To prepare individuals for employment through
vocational profiling under supervision of the team leader.
To provide personalized ongoing support to individuals
once they have secured employment and to assist then in sustaining their
employment.
If the service user consents, to review employment with
both the service users and the employer.
To provide education and support to the employer as
agreed with the individual. This may include negotiating adjustments and
maintaining ongoing contact with the employer
To develop relationships with both service users, employers
and other organisations that support people to achieve their employment
goals whilst being mindful of their needs and priorities.
Assess for, review and deliver
a comprehensive range of HR services around employment needs and difficulties
of people who have experienced mental health problems who want to access
employment opportunities and want to return to work.
To
create documents/reports in a timely manner.
To support service users complete
application forms and to job search.
1.2 Working as part of a Team:
The role of the IPS Employment Specialist is integrated into the clinical teams
(as allocated) and works along side care coordinators, being responsible
for those service users who want to gain employment.
To meet regularly with care coordinators to coordinate
and integrate IPS services into mental health services.
To feedback information clearly and concisely within
multidisclinary team meetings using excellent communication skills.
1.3
Managing Self:
To manage individual caseload of people who have
experienced mental health problems that want to access employment
opportunities and want to return to work.
Ability to complete vocational profiles, plan, support people
into paid employment and evaluate progress
To prioritize time, monitor and administer own caseload
and ensure an appropriately balanced workload in conjunction with the team
leader.
Using effective communication
skills, provide and receive complex and sensitive information where
persuasive and motivational skills will be required and where there may be
barriers to understanding and acceptance when trying to obtain suitable
employment.
The post holder will communicate
with service users, carers and families, employers, other agencies, other
statutory and non-statutory organisations.
Present a positive image of the
Trust to external agencies.
Participate in team meetings, reviews and employment meetings
as required.
Expectancy to work alone for
significant period away from base.
Knowledge of risk assessments, dealing with sensitive
information and ability to identify potential risks and how to best manage
the risks.
To
take a lead on a specific project/development issues when appropriate.
To
audit and evaluate service delivery.
To
evaluate the quality of own (and others if appropriate) work and makes
necessary improvements.
Ability to work creatively and innovatively within
agreed time scales.
Use of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability
to develop rapport with service users, employers and partners
Use of excellent literacy skills to a standard that
enables you to write reports, assist people filling out application forms
and administer your own general correspondence
To have the ability to deal sensitively with
individuals hopes and aspirations.
To keep accurate records within the multidisciplinary notes and to
complete regular statistical returns as required.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
KEY RESULT
AREAS:
The
postholder will:
Assess, provide guidance and person centred support to
people who have experienced mental health problems in exploring their
interest and capacity for employment under the supervision of the team
leader.
Have an individual caseload of people who have
experienced mental health problems and wish to return to employment using
the Individual Placement and Support approach
Proactively engage work with employers to negotiate and
secure employment opportunities for this client group.
Work as part of
a community mental health team, maintaining positive and integrated
relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through
employment.
1.1Care / service / function
provision:
The IPS
Employment Specialist undertakes comprehensive assessments
formulating vocational profiles of the individuals employment needs and
abilities, developing an employment action/support plan whilst liaising
with the care coordinator.
To assess
individuals work related support needs.
To offer guidance and support to people in exploring
their interest and capacity in employment using the Individual Placement
and Support approach.
To prepare individuals for employment through
vocational profiling under supervision of the team leader.
To provide personalized ongoing support to individuals
once they have secured employment and to assist then in sustaining their
employment.
If the service user consents, to review employment with
both the service users and the employer.
To provide education and support to the employer as
agreed with the individual. This may include negotiating adjustments and
maintaining ongoing contact with the employer
To develop relationships with both service users, employers
and other organisations that support people to achieve their employment
goals whilst being mindful of their needs and priorities.
Assess for, review and deliver
a comprehensive range of HR services around employment needs and difficulties
of people who have experienced mental health problems who want to access
employment opportunities and want to return to work.
To
create documents/reports in a timely manner.
To support service users complete
application forms and to job search.
1.2 Working as part of a Team:
The role of the IPS Employment Specialist is integrated into the clinical teams
(as allocated) and works along side care coordinators, being responsible
for those service users who want to gain employment.
To meet regularly with care coordinators to coordinate
and integrate IPS services into mental health services.
To feedback information clearly and concisely within
multidisclinary team meetings using excellent communication skills.
1.3
Managing Self:
To manage individual caseload of people who have
experienced mental health problems that want to access employment
opportunities and want to return to work.
Ability to complete vocational profiles, plan, support people
into paid employment and evaluate progress
To prioritize time, monitor and administer own caseload
and ensure an appropriately balanced workload in conjunction with the team
leader.
Using effective communication
skills, provide and receive complex and sensitive information where
persuasive and motivational skills will be required and where there may be
barriers to understanding and acceptance when trying to obtain suitable
employment.
The post holder will communicate
with service users, carers and families, employers, other agencies, other
statutory and non-statutory organisations.
Present a positive image of the
Trust to external agencies.
Participate in team meetings, reviews and employment meetings
as required.
Expectancy to work alone for
significant period away from base.
Knowledge of risk assessments, dealing with sensitive
information and ability to identify potential risks and how to best manage
the risks.
To
take a lead on a specific project/development issues when appropriate.
To
audit and evaluate service delivery.
To
evaluate the quality of own (and others if appropriate) work and makes
necessary improvements.
Ability to work creatively and innovatively within
agreed time scales.
Use of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability
to develop rapport with service users, employers and partners
Use of excellent literacy skills to a standard that
enables you to write reports, assist people filling out application forms
and administer your own general correspondence
To have the ability to deal sensitively with
individuals hopes and aspirations.
To keep accurate records within the multidisciplinary notes and to
complete regular statistical returns as required.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
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
- An ability to initiate and develop relationships with employers while being aware of their needs.
- Ability to build and develop relationships with service users having awareness of their needs to access employment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Vocational assessment skills.
- IT Skills.
- Good administrative skills.
- Motivational skills.
- Use own initiative.
- 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).
- Willingness to work flexible hours according to the demands of the job.
Desirable
- Good marketing skills.
- Good negotiation skills and persuasive style.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- An understanding of the employment needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems and related barriers to employment.
- An understanding of the Principles and practice of Individual Placement and Support.
- An understanding of Employer Engagement and strategies.
- Understanding of Recovery principles.
- A working knowledge of Human Resources good practice and Employment legislation in relation to supporting people with mental health needs in the workplace.
- Understanding of Welfare Rights/ benefits system.
Desirable
- An understanding of applied research methods.
- Good presentation skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a subject relevant to the role or able to demonstrate competencies working at degree level.
Training
Essential
- Coaching or motivational interviewing experience/qualification.
Desirable
- Occupational Therapy or Occupational Psychology Training.
- IPS Training.
- Employer engagement Training.
- Counselling or Careers Guidance/equivalent as evidenced by a relevant qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience with health or social services or the voluntary sector, working with people who have experienced mental health problems and related employment difficulties.
Desirable
- Personal lived experience of mental health problems.
Person Specification
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
- An ability to initiate and develop relationships with employers while being aware of their needs.
- Ability to build and develop relationships with service users having awareness of their needs to access employment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Vocational assessment skills.
- IT Skills.
- Good administrative skills.
- Motivational skills.
- Use own initiative.
- 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).
- Willingness to work flexible hours according to the demands of the job.
Desirable
- Good marketing skills.
- Good negotiation skills and persuasive style.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- An understanding of the employment needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems and related barriers to employment.
- An understanding of the Principles and practice of Individual Placement and Support.
- An understanding of Employer Engagement and strategies.
- Understanding of Recovery principles.
- A working knowledge of Human Resources good practice and Employment legislation in relation to supporting people with mental health needs in the workplace.
- Understanding of Welfare Rights/ benefits system.
Desirable
- An understanding of applied research methods.
- Good presentation skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a subject relevant to the role or able to demonstrate competencies working at degree level.
Training
Essential
- Coaching or motivational interviewing experience/qualification.
Desirable
- Occupational Therapy or Occupational Psychology Training.
- IPS Training.
- Employer engagement Training.
- Counselling or Careers Guidance/equivalent as evidenced by a relevant qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience with health or social services or the voluntary sector, working with people who have experienced mental health problems and related employment difficulties.
Desirable
- Personal lived experience of mental health problems.
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.
