Job summary
The post holder will be part of the Greater Manchester Talking Therapies (previously IAPT) service which supports people with common mental health problems by providing psychological therapies. This role will involve providing employment support to service users to help them move closer to, gain, return, or stay in work.
Please note where possible we will be offering flexible & hybrid working for these positions. There are also full-time & a limited number of part-time contracts available. Roles will be available in the following areas (GMMH) Bolton, Salford, Trafford, Wigan, Chorlton, North and Central Manchester, (Pennine) Bury, Oldham, Stockport, Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale (HMR) and Tameside. The roles and placements will be dependent upon client demand in each area and as such successful candidates may be required to work across more than one location. Please do not apply for multiple locations - please advise us of your preferences on work pattern and location in your application.
Interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams from 5/12/12 - 11/12/23. Please ensure you are available during this period
Main duties of the job
You will work with people that are unemployed and/or have challenges with their current employment. Encouraging and supporting clients to recognise the importance of productive work and its positive contribution towards their mental health. You will help clients plan their route towards meaningful activity and employment. Your role will be to create support mechanisms, liaising and engaging with Employers, Education and Training services, Employment Support Services and Third Sector Organisations, supporting and advising people with mental health problems, who are seeking new employment or support and advocacy within their current roles
You will be joining the Employment Team at an exciting time as we work together to create a new employment team which can support the existing therapy offer. There will be opportunities for you to share your opinions, ideas and influence what the service looks like into the future.
Please read the job description for full details.
About us
Depending on location you will be employed by either Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust or Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Pennine Health Care NHS Foundation Trust serve a population of 1.3 million and our vision is a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities.
We have more than 3,800 dedicated and skilled staff deliver care from 88 different locations in Bury, Glossop, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside. Our mental health teams provide care and treatment for people with mild to moderate conditions such as depression, anxiety or dementia, or more serious mental health illnesses such as schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It will be your role to provide intensive, personalised support to people who are already receiving therapy for a common mental health disorder. Many of which will be in employment, some will be unemployed and looking for support. In fact, their relationship with employment may well be a driver/contributing factor towards their presentation (anxiety and or depression).,
Whether your sessions are delivered in person, virtually (via MS teams) or over the telephone, your priority will be the service user and improving their mental health using your skills and advice which will improve their employability prospects.
You will support your clients to identify their strengths and skills, creating a tailored job match, this will include working to understand their background and experience and their aspirations for paid work.
Your role will be to help clients break down barriers and challenges faced by:
- Creating CVs
- Identifying suitable courses and training
- Preparing for interviews
- Advising on reasonable adjustments at work
- Finding strategies to meet clients goals
- Being creative in job searches
YOULL NEED.
- An understanding of common mental health problems and the potential workplace implications of these conditions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a range of people.
- The ability to work well under pressure and effectively plan and prioritise own workload.
- The ability to negotiate with various stakeholders on behalf of service users.
- To be able to work independently and use initiative to think quickly on the spot in often challenging situations.
- To be able work well within a multidisciplinary team.
- Tenacity, drive and a focus on achieving good outcomes for service users.
Please read the person specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It will be your role to provide intensive, personalised support to people who are already receiving therapy for a common mental health disorder. Many of which will be in employment, some will be unemployed and looking for support. In fact, their relationship with employment may well be a driver/contributing factor towards their presentation (anxiety and or depression).,
Whether your sessions are delivered in person, virtually (via MS teams) or over the telephone, your priority will be the service user and improving their mental health using your skills and advice which will improve their employability prospects.
You will support your clients to identify their strengths and skills, creating a tailored job match, this will include working to understand their background and experience and their aspirations for paid work.
Your role will be to help clients break down barriers and challenges faced by:
- Creating CVs
- Identifying suitable courses and training
- Preparing for interviews
- Advising on reasonable adjustments at work
- Finding strategies to meet clients goals
- Being creative in job searches
YOULL NEED.
- An understanding of common mental health problems and the potential workplace implications of these conditions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a range of people.
- The ability to work well under pressure and effectively plan and prioritise own workload.
- The ability to negotiate with various stakeholders on behalf of service users.
- To be able to work independently and use initiative to think quickly on the spot in often challenging situations.
- To be able work well within a multidisciplinary team.
- Tenacity, drive and a focus on achieving good outcomes for service users.
Please read the person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oequivalent experience gained through work in the field.
- oDemonstratable experience of supporting individuals to gain or retain employment.
Desirable
- oExperience of working with people suffering from common mental health problems.
- oExperience of working in a service where agreed targets and key performance indicators are in place.
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ level 3 minimum or equivalent.
- oEvidence of further study in vocational training, careers advice, job retention and presenteeism
Desirable
- oEvidence of a good customer service background.
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of common mental health problems and the potential workplace implications of these conditions.
- oWorking knowledge of community resources including employment and disability related benefits.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of employment law and the Equality Act 2010.
- oKnowledge of evidence-based interventions to support people with common MH problems remain in, return to & gain work.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal skills.
- oAbility to prioritise and plan own caseload.
- oAbility to assess individual strengths in relation to employment and adapt activities to be appropriate for the needs of individuals
Other Requirements
Essential
- oThis post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
- oThere is a frequent requirement to travel mainly within the allocated Greater Manchester area to work and an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oequivalent experience gained through work in the field.
- oDemonstratable experience of supporting individuals to gain or retain employment.
Desirable
- oExperience of working with people suffering from common mental health problems.
- oExperience of working in a service where agreed targets and key performance indicators are in place.
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ level 3 minimum or equivalent.
- oEvidence of further study in vocational training, careers advice, job retention and presenteeism
Desirable
- oEvidence of a good customer service background.
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of common mental health problems and the potential workplace implications of these conditions.
- oWorking knowledge of community resources including employment and disability related benefits.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of employment law and the Equality Act 2010.
- oKnowledge of evidence-based interventions to support people with common MH problems remain in, return to & gain work.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal skills.
- oAbility to prioritise and plan own caseload.
- oAbility to assess individual strengths in relation to employment and adapt activities to be appropriate for the needs of individuals
Other Requirements
Essential
- oThis post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
- oThere is a frequent requirement to travel mainly within the allocated Greater Manchester area to work and an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
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
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
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust NHS Foundation Trust
Bury New Rd,
Various across the North West
M25 3BL
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
