Job summary
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
Internal MPFT applications only
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within Thurrock Health Centre for you to join a dynamic team committed to supporting people with common mental health problems living within Thurrock.
The role of Team Leader will be to monitor and manage the performance of the IPS Employment Specialists, guiding them individually in best practice and aiming to achieve individual and team job outcome targets.
Passionate about people, you will enjoy the opportunity to learn and develop, enhancing your own life whilst part of a dedicated, supportive multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will professionally manage and motivate a team of IPS employment specialists in their individual and diverse roles within all services across Thurrock
The successful applicant will lead on the wider communication, education and publicity of the IPS model and implementation in Thurrock
About us
Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide.We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities. A summary is as follows:
To create a culture of continuous improvement and involve service users in co-producing service developments wherever possible. To identify training needs of staff and arrange appropriate training to support with continuous professional development To support the design and delivery of in-house staff training, coaching and field mentoring and observations to ensure continuous improvement in key areas of service provision To support recruitment for vacant roles within the team in partnership with the clinical team Coordinate the work of Employment Specialists in a region in relation to building relationships with employers to effectively access the hidden labour market, external agencies and the delivery of job seeking groups To cover for employment specialist staff during times of leave
To manage a small caseload of between 5-10 service users at any one time who are currently off work / unemployed, receiving specialist mental health services and who wish to return to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities. A summary is as follows:
To create a culture of continuous improvement and involve service users in co-producing service developments wherever possible. To identify training needs of staff and arrange appropriate training to support with continuous professional development To support the design and delivery of in-house staff training, coaching and field mentoring and observations to ensure continuous improvement in key areas of service provision To support recruitment for vacant roles within the team in partnership with the clinical team Coordinate the work of Employment Specialists in a region in relation to building relationships with employers to effectively access the hidden labour market, external agencies and the delivery of job seeking groups To cover for employment specialist staff during times of leave
To manage a small caseload of between 5-10 service users at any one time who are currently off work / unemployed, receiving specialist mental health services and who wish to return to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent
- Able to travel effectively around locality in role and for training and networking
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years' experience working within supported employment services
- A minimum of 3 years' experience working with people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) or a comparable client group within health, social care, or the voluntary sector
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent
- Able to travel effectively around locality in role and for training and networking
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years' experience working within supported employment services
- A minimum of 3 years' experience working with people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) or a comparable client group within health, social care, or the voluntary sector
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.
