Rotherham, Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a permanent IPS Team Leader integrated into the community mental health teams. As Team Leader you will provide a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of IPS, as part of the holistic recovery plan for mental health service users.
You will be managing Individual Placement & Support workers based in North Lincolnshire.
The post holder will support service users with common mental health problems to gain, return to or retain employment. The role will involve working directly with Jobcentre Plus, employers, trade unions and employment agencies to keep people in employment and secure employment opportunities.
The post holder will manage and support a team of IPS workers in offering a support service to individuals with common mental health problems to gain, return to or retain employment.
You will be responsible for ensuring that the IPS workers are fully embedded within the community mental health teams, and ensuring that they work effectively alongside clinicians, so employment support is easily accessible.
You will also work closely with the management team, in order to empower the IPS workers to deliver their role. You have a responsibility to ensure that they are suitably inducted and trained to perform their role.
The successful candidate will be expected to work alongside the Communication and Engagement Officers to develop good working relationships with local employers, trade unions and Job Centre Plus.
About Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH):
RDaSH employs around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alyx Coggan Job title: Team Manager Email address: alyx.coggan1@nhs.net
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