“Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation.”
Purpose
Employment Specialists will be expected to work intensively with a maximum active caseload of 25 to 30 participants. They will assisting them to obtain and sustain employment that is consistent with their vocational goals, following the eight principles of Individual Placement and Support (IPS). Meeting and exceeding performance targets for referrals, programme starts, employer engagement, job starts and sustainment, in compliance with contractual guidelines and quality procedures.
It is important for applicants to understand that IPS Employment Specialists are expected to be out working within the community for a minimum of 65% of their working week.
This advert may be closed early if enough applications are received and shortlisted for interview.
Essential:
You will have:
1. Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification or equivalent experience
2. Experience/understanding of working with people with mental health support needs, or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector
3. Experience of working with someone on a one-to-one basis
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Location:
This is an Community based role for IPS Kent & Medway, working with clinical team.
Employee Benefits
As an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people’s lives, you will have access to the following benefits:
4. 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years’ service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
5. 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
6. An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
7. Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
8. Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters’ levels qualifications, and management development programmes
9. Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women’s Network)
10. Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan