An exciting new opportunity has arisen to expand the Workways IPS (Individual Placement and Support Supported Employment) team across Devon Partnership NHS trust. Workways are recruiting an Employment Specialist to work in Torbay.
Workways admin base is in Exminster, near Exeter, but day-to-day work for the post holder will be based within Mental Health teams within the area of work. The post holder will receive management and clinical supervision from Workways. The post holder will be involved in assisting Workways clients to find and receive support while in paid employment using the evidenced-based Individual Placement & Support (IPS) approach. Experience of supporting employers and helping people with a health condition (preferably mental health-related) to find employment are essential to the role.
Main duties of the job
The postholder works as part of the Workways team in line with the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) evidence-based best practice. The postholder also provides specialised vocational assessment of individuals' work needs. The postholder will manage a caseload of no more than 20 people (per WTE) who are experiencing mental health problems and wish to enter or remain in employment in line with IPS principles.
Working with people in an individualised way to help them achieve their own employment goals, the postholder will be pro-active in their engagement with people on their caseload.
The postholder will provide advice, information and support to the individual and to their employer and mental health worker. The postholder is responsible for establishing and maintaining links with relevant organisations, employers and individuals to enable people who have mental ill health to obtain paid work.
This post may involve lone working, working away from base frequently and working without direct supervision.
About us
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high-quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of co-production, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust's core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part-time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The postholder works as part of the Workways team in line with the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) evidence-based best practice. The postholder will manage a caseload of no more than 20 people (per WTE) who are experiencing mental health problems and wish to enter or remain in employment in line with IPS principles.
Working with people in an individualised way to help them achieve their own employment goals, the postholder will be pro-active in their engagement with people on their caseload. The postholder will provide advice, information and support to the individual and to their employer and mental health worker. The postholder is responsible for establishing and maintaining links with relevant organisations, employers and individuals to enable people who have mental ill health to obtain paid work.
This post may involve lone working, working away from base frequently and working without direct supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree in either Occupational Therapy, Careers Guidance, Vocational Rehabilitation or equivalent.
* NVQ4 in Advice and Guidance or a Coaching skills qualification.
Experience
* Knowledge of the IPS approach to supported employment.
* Knowledge of the employment needs and possible difficulties of people who experience mental health problems.
* Understanding of mental health conditions.
* Understanding of current mental health services.
* An understanding of the current research and thinking about vocational rehabilitation services.
* Ability to demonstrate highly developed verbal communication skills in order to develop ongoing relationships with people who use the service, clinical team workers and employers.
* Good written communication skills for example for report writing, assisting people to complete job applications and letter writing.
* Persistence and perseverance when engaging with people who use the service and with employers.
* Can demonstrate a Recovery focus committed to people who use the service being able to find/retain paid work.
* Problem-solving and lateral thinking skills, being able to think on the go, address problems as they occur and work in a solution-focused way.
* Ability to work on own initiative, being able to take appropriate decisive action when working with employers and people who use the service.
* Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance, being aware of own strengths and weaknesses and address these.
* Professionalism, at all times present self and represent the team in a professional and appropriate manner and be able to maintain professional boundaries.
* Excellent organisational skills, can be relied upon to produce work in a timely manner.
* Good self-management skills, balance the demands of team working and being an independent practitioner. Punctual.
* Enthusiasm for and genuine interest in vocational rehabilitation.
* Excellent all-round interpersonal and networking skills, being able to develop community networks with people who use the service.
* Able to approach and work with employers.
* Able to be appropriately directive and encouraging to people using the service.
* Non-judgemental, to appropriately work with people with varying needs, experiences and backgrounds.
* Current professional HPCC registration will be required if qualified as an OT.
* Commitment to CPD.
* Supervisory skills, relates to other team members and people who use the service.
* Motivational interviewing skills.
* Presentation skills to be able to present confidently and professionally to employers and other services about Workways.
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.
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata (30 hours per week)
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