Job summary
37.5 hours per week
We are delighted to be seeking
a full-time Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Team Leader (Band 6) to join
our IPS service in Wakefield. For people who need mental health support,
getting back into work is a vital step on their recovery journey.
To be successful in this opportunity
to develop and enhance our service, the ideal candidate will need to be
motivated, organised and enthusiastic whilst having a thorough understanding of
the employment barriers faced by people with mental health conditions. We
welcome applications from individuals with proven track records in leading and
managing others as well as experience of using performance data to demonstrate
service quality and outcomes. A background in employment support and/or
health/social care would be helpful as you will need to understand the
complexities of serious mental health difficulties in the context of finding
and sustaining paid employment.
At the time of
advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and
Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to
receiving your application.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
As an IPS Team Leader you will be supporting and motivating
a team of Employment Specialists working across secondary care community mental
health teams (CMHTs), providing supervision, training and mentoring using the
principles of the IPS model. This is a dynamic and diverse role, where the
ability to network in the local community and build strong relationships is
essential.
The role will involve:
Undertaking a central role in developing and leading a high-quality
service that adheres to the principles of IPS best practice, delivering
positive outcomes for clients
Coaching, mentoring, and managing performance of the
Employment Specialists guiding them on best practice and achieving individual
and team KPIs. This will include facilitating weekly team meetings,
individual/group supervision, and regular opportunities for field mentoring
with the Employment Specialists
Directly engaging with a range of stakeholders (e.g.,
CMHTs, DWP, third sector, employers etc.)
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.
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 Team
Leader will line manage a team of Employment Specialists (band 5) providing
supervision, training, caseload management, and role modelling of the
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach, as part of the holistic
recovery plan for mental health service users.
The Team
Leader 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 mental health
support needs, who are unemployed, to assist them in securing sustainable
paid employment in line with their preferences.
1.1Care/service/function
provision:
Effectively manage a high-quality
service that adheres to the principles of IPS best practice.
Monitor and manage performance of
the IPS Employment Specialists guide them individually on best practice
and achieving individual and team KPIs including job outcome targets.
Support their team to undertake
fidelity reviews in line with the IPS model and develop a culture of continual
improvement in quality and fidelity to the IPS model.
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
Specialists in Kirklees 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 up to 5 service users at any one time. With this
caseload, you will undertake comprehensive
assessments of individuals with complex health and well-being needs,
developing vocational profiles of the individuals employment needs and
abilities, and formulating an employment action/care plan whilst liaising
with the care coordinator.
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.
Arrange regular meetings with service
users to monitor and review progress pre and post-employment.
Spend time getting to know local
employers, in order to negotiate job opportunities that meet each
individuals strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
Provide education and support to
employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating
adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the
employer to ensure job retention.
To develop effective working
relationships with a range of external agencies who can help individuals
to achieve their employment goals. This may include local colleges and
training providers.
1.2 Working as
part of a Team:
The IPS team will be
integrated into the Kirklees Community Mental Health Teams and works along
side care coordinators, being responsible for those service users who want
to gain employment.
Lead the team to ensure Employment
Specialists spend enough time in face to face meetings with employers to
find the right job match.
To
meet regularly with team managers/care coordinators to coordinate and
integrate IPS services into mental health services.
Facilitate
weekly team supervision/meetings, in which Employment Specialists review
their cases and identify new strategies to enable their service users into
work with support from their peers whilst developing a culture that
promotes equality and values diversity.
To network
with other IPS services and external partners to learn and share best
practice, evidence and learning.
For full job
description, please see attached supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Team
Leader will line manage a team of Employment Specialists (band 5) providing
supervision, training, caseload management, and role modelling of the
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach, as part of the holistic
recovery plan for mental health service users.
The Team
Leader 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 mental health
support needs, who are unemployed, to assist them in securing sustainable
paid employment in line with their preferences.
1.1Care/service/function
provision:
Effectively manage a high-quality
service that adheres to the principles of IPS best practice.
Monitor and manage performance of
the IPS Employment Specialists guide them individually on best practice
and achieving individual and team KPIs including job outcome targets.
Support their team to undertake
fidelity reviews in line with the IPS model and develop a culture of continual
improvement in quality and fidelity to the IPS model.
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
Specialists in Kirklees 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 up to 5 service users at any one time. With this
caseload, you will undertake comprehensive
assessments of individuals with complex health and well-being needs,
developing vocational profiles of the individuals employment needs and
abilities, and formulating an employment action/care plan whilst liaising
with the care coordinator.
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.
Arrange regular meetings with service
users to monitor and review progress pre and post-employment.
Spend time getting to know local
employers, in order to negotiate job opportunities that meet each
individuals strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
Provide education and support to
employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating
adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the
employer to ensure job retention.
To develop effective working
relationships with a range of external agencies who can help individuals
to achieve their employment goals. This may include local colleges and
training providers.
1.2 Working as
part of a Team:
The IPS team will be
integrated into the Kirklees Community Mental Health Teams and works along
side care coordinators, being responsible for those service users who want
to gain employment.
Lead the team to ensure Employment
Specialists spend enough time in face to face meetings with employers to
find the right job match.
To
meet regularly with team managers/care coordinators to coordinate and
integrate IPS services into mental health services.
Facilitate
weekly team supervision/meetings, in which Employment Specialists review
their cases and identify new strategies to enable their service users into
work with support from their peers whilst developing a culture that
promotes equality and values diversity.
To network
with other IPS services and external partners to learn and share best
practice, evidence and learning.
For full job
description, please see attached supporting documents
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working with people with mental health support needs, or a similar group within health, social services or the voluntary sector.
- Substantial experience of supporting people to achieve vocational and employment goals.
- Proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets.
- Strong networking abilities.
- Experience of managing multiple tasks at any one time.
- Experience of staff supervision and/or mentoring.
- Experience of managing change effectively, problem solving and facilitating innovation.
- Line management experience or aptitude.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training.
- Experience of delivering an employment programme with a wellbeing focus.
- Own personal lived experience of recovery from mental health difficulties.
- Experience of delivering psychologically and therapeutically informed support, particularly where this had an employment focus.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a subject relevant to the role such as Counselling (or other psychology related qualification), Occupational Therapy, vocational rehabilitation or other allied health profession or able to demonstrate competencies working at degree level.
Desirable
- Managerial/leadership qualification at post graduate level.
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).
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Substantial knowledge of disability and additional needs issues, policies, and legislation in relation to employment.
- In-depth understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment with the ability to organise staff caseloads in line with the IPS model.
- Demonstratable working knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs.
- Able to use IT and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent motivational, communication and listening skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a range of people from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds.
- Ability to model recovery focused practice including co-production.
- Natural ability to build close, trusting and productive relationships with people.
- Team orientated and can work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proven ability to work independently and use initiative to develop and promote a service.
Training
Essential
- Coaching or motivational interviewing qualification/training.
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification.
- QCF in Advice & Guidance (Level 3).
- IPS Training.
- Employer engagement training.
- Counselling or Careers guidance/equivalent as evidenced by a relevant qualification.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to performance manage staff to deliver services that enable customers to achieve outcomes and improve their wellbeing.
- Non-judgemental and trustworthy.
- Empathy with the needs of those experiencing mental health problems.
- Passion and drive to make a positive difference to people's lives.
- Positive mindset with the ability to motivate, engage and inspire.
- Highly motivated with a genuine belief that someone with a mental health condition can find paid employment.
- Resilient and tenacious, to not give up despite setbacks and frustrations.
- Commitment to integrity and excellent service delivery to the service user, employers and clinical team.
- Self-aware of personal strengths/areas for development and actively invests in personal and professional development.
- 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).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working with people with mental health support needs, or a similar group within health, social services or the voluntary sector.
- Substantial experience of supporting people to achieve vocational and employment goals.
- Proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets.
- Strong networking abilities.
- Experience of managing multiple tasks at any one time.
- Experience of staff supervision and/or mentoring.
- Experience of managing change effectively, problem solving and facilitating innovation.
- Line management experience or aptitude.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training.
- Experience of delivering an employment programme with a wellbeing focus.
- Own personal lived experience of recovery from mental health difficulties.
- Experience of delivering psychologically and therapeutically informed support, particularly where this had an employment focus.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a subject relevant to the role such as Counselling (or other psychology related qualification), Occupational Therapy, vocational rehabilitation or other allied health profession or able to demonstrate competencies working at degree level.
Desirable
- Managerial/leadership qualification at post graduate level.
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).
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Substantial knowledge of disability and additional needs issues, policies, and legislation in relation to employment.
- In-depth understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment with the ability to organise staff caseloads in line with the IPS model.
- Demonstratable working knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs.
- Able to use IT and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent motivational, communication and listening skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a range of people from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds.
- Ability to model recovery focused practice including co-production.
- Natural ability to build close, trusting and productive relationships with people.
- Team orientated and can work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proven ability to work independently and use initiative to develop and promote a service.
Training
Essential
- Coaching or motivational interviewing qualification/training.
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification.
- QCF in Advice & Guidance (Level 3).
- IPS Training.
- Employer engagement training.
- Counselling or Careers guidance/equivalent as evidenced by a relevant qualification.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to performance manage staff to deliver services that enable customers to achieve outcomes and improve their wellbeing.
- Non-judgemental and trustworthy.
- Empathy with the needs of those experiencing mental health problems.
- Passion and drive to make a positive difference to people's lives.
- Positive mindset with the ability to motivate, engage and inspire.
- Highly motivated with a genuine belief that someone with a mental health condition can find paid employment.
- Resilient and tenacious, to not give up despite setbacks and frustrations.
- Commitment to integrity and excellent service delivery to the service user, employers and clinical team.
- Self-aware of personal strengths/areas for development and actively invests in personal and professional development.
- 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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
