Employment Specialist
Walton, Liverpool | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Permanent contract
Join the team as an Employment Specialist, where you'll empower individuals with mental health conditions to achieve their employment goals through the Individual Placement Support model, making a lasting impact on their health and wellbeing.
Deadline: 5th March 2025
* North West
* Full-time
* £29,970 - £36,483
Job Overview
Are you passionate about supporting individuals to achieve their employment goals? Do you believe in the transformative power of work and its impact on health and wellbeing? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for dedicated Employment Specialists to join our team and deliver the Individual Placement Support (IPS) model, helping people with mental health conditions find and sustain meaningful employment.
What We're Looking For
* A commitment to empowering individuals to reach their full potential.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Experience in employment support (preferred but not essential).
* Knowledge of the local job market and the ability to build relationships with employers.
* A positive, proactive, and compassionate attitude.
* A strengths-based perspective, focusing on clients' abilities.
If you're ready to make a lasting impact and help change lives through employment, we'd love to hear from you!
Please note, the role requires travel for meetings with colleagues, service users and local employers.
Interviews planned for 19-20 March 2025.
Responsibilities
The Employment Specialist will join an Individual Placement and Support Team (IPS) working under the direction of the IPS Employment Services Manager to deliver IPS as part of the holistic recovery plan for mental health service users.
The post holder will work directly with employers to secure employment opportunities for people who have experienced mental health problems, and subsequently provide ongoing support depending on employee's and employer's needs. The aim will be to enable people who have experienced mental health problems to gain and retain paid employment.
The Employment Specialists Will Be Responsible For
* Work closely with individuals to identify their skills, aspirations, and career goals.
* Build strong partnerships with local employers to promote the service and secure employment opportunities.
* Collaborate with healthcare professionals and community organisations to provide integrated support.
* Offer coaching, advice, and guidance to help individuals navigate recruitment processes and thrive in their new roles.
* Champion the IPS model, demonstrating a person-centred, strengths-based approach to employment support.
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