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 If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Employment Specialist.
This role is part of an innovative new employment advice service aligned and working closely with Inclusion Thurrock services & Recovery College (RC) services to support people with mental health problems with employment needs. Evidence based supported employment, Individual Support and Placement (IPS) is the model being developed and the post holder, guided by the IPS lead and supported by the RC lead, will be the key to its design and implementation.
Main duties of the job
You will support service users on Care Programme Approach (CPA) as part of their clinical care package to gain, return to or retain employment.
The role will involve working directly with care coordinators, Jobcentre Plus, employers, trade unions, world of work and employment agencies to keep people in employment and secure employment opportunities.
You will work closely with practitioners in Thurrock Community Mental Health teams, Recovery College as well as more specialist services such as Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) and other secondary care services serving Thurrock.
This is an exciting partnership between a number of NHS providers and local voluntary sector, keen to make a real difference to the vocational outcomes of people accessing our services.
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 Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:
To manage a caseload of people 20-25, who have experienced mental health problems (under CPA within Thurrocks community mental health teams) and who wish to retain, return to or regain employment. The ES work will be led by and focused on the aspirations of the service user as part of a clinical package of care. Conduct an assessment of employment need and consider their strengths, difficulties and employment assets in order to offer the most effective support which must include the persons job goals and any concerns regarding their capacity for work and previous work experience. Also important is their confidence to perform tasks and any factors that may be issues for employment and whether the individual has or could develop strategies to overcome barriers. Match job tasks and the individuals ability to do the job and any work solutions that may be required to develop the match. Refer the person to other support if they have particularly complex barriers. Offer the person support agreeing a written action plan with the person detailing the steps to be taken to either get back into or retain employment and the appropriate support route. Need to include abilities, work solutions, preparation for work, disclosure. The action plan should also be SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time bound). The EA will develop in-depth knowledge of the local labour market, local support and new initiatives, taking into account the needs of the client to broker effective interventions. Including specialist schemes to help with retaining or finding employment. Where appropriate provide help to find the right job and provide advice and support on training and also how to prepare for employer interviews. Work closely with local agencies to identify appropriate job vacancies Advocate on behalf of the person with prospective employers if necessary, aiming to identify work solutions that will overcome or minimise difficulties within the workplace. In particular it is important to establish any return to work issues, potential behaviour in the work place, possible work solutions. Employer awareness of the implications under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments, health conditions and employment reactions. Interactions with supervisors and colleagues. Development needs and in work support. If appropriate signpost the person to other agencies who will be able to provide advice on other benefits/support the person may be entitled too. Provide continued personalised support after an individual has returned to work or secured employment to help them to sustain employment. To develop and maintain the integration of mental health treatment and employment support by establishing effective co-working between Inclusion Thurrock employment support services and other health and social care services. To complete all necessary paperwork including questionnaires, reports and minutes for each interaction. Collect & report data to support service performance and evaluation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:
To manage a caseload of people 20-25, who have experienced mental health problems (under CPA within Thurrocks community mental health teams) and who wish to retain, return to or regain employment. The ES work will be led by and focused on the aspirations of the service user as part of a clinical package of care. Conduct an assessment of employment need and consider their strengths, difficulties and employment assets in order to offer the most effective support which must include the persons job goals and any concerns regarding their capacity for work and previous work experience. Also important is their confidence to perform tasks and any factors that may be issues for employment and whether the individual has or could develop strategies to overcome barriers. Match job tasks and the individuals ability to do the job and any work solutions that may be required to develop the match. Refer the person to other support if they have particularly complex barriers. Offer the person support agreeing a written action plan with the person detailing the steps to be taken to either get back into or retain employment and the appropriate support route. Need to include abilities, work solutions, preparation for work, disclosure. The action plan should also be SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time bound). The EA will develop in-depth knowledge of the local labour market, local support and new initiatives, taking into account the needs of the client to broker effective interventions. Including specialist schemes to help with retaining or finding employment. Where appropriate provide help to find the right job and provide advice and support on training and also how to prepare for employer interviews. Work closely with local agencies to identify appropriate job vacancies Advocate on behalf of the person with prospective employers if necessary, aiming to identify work solutions that will overcome or minimise difficulties within the workplace. In particular it is important to establish any return to work issues, potential behaviour in the work place, possible work solutions. Employer awareness of the implications under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments, health conditions and employment reactions. Interactions with supervisors and colleagues. Development needs and in work support. If appropriate signpost the person to other agencies who will be able to provide advice on other benefits/support the person may be entitled too. Provide continued personalised support after an individual has returned to work or secured employment to help them to sustain employment. To develop and maintain the integration of mental health treatment and employment support by establishing effective co-working between Inclusion Thurrock employment support services and other health and social care services. To complete all necessary paperwork including questionnaires, reports and minutes for each interaction. Collect & report data to support service performance and evaluation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience. Willing and able to undertake the relevant training associated with the role.
Experience
Essential
- Equivalent experience gained through work in the field.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Must have access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes. Must have a valid driving licence for the UK. Willingness to travel to other locations throughout the organisation as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience. Willing and able to undertake the relevant training associated with the role.
Experience
Essential
- Equivalent experience gained through work in the field.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Must have access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes. Must have a valid driving licence for the UK. Willingness to travel to other locations throughout the organisation as required
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.
