Job summary An exciting opportunity to join BDCFT IPS service as an IPS Employment specialist is now available. You would be joining the Service: To work with clients (managing a caseload) who have severe and enduring mental health needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. To deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach, providing person centred advice and guidance to clients whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment. To work with individuals and groups in a variety of settings across Bradford District Care Trust in collaboration with health and social care professionals within the Community mental health teams, Primary Care Networks as well as outside agencies and employers. To work directly with employers to secure employment opportunities, and subsequently to provide ongoing support according to both service users and employer's needs. To hold specific responsibility and autonomy for delivering of contract Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) within an allocated team. You are invited to a group applicant teams meeting on Wednesday 30th October 24 12 - 12:45 pm where you will be able to meet some of the team, find out about the service and ask any questions you may have If you would like to be invited to join please email Jane.bridgesbdct.nhs.uk and request an invite to this Main duties of the job The work is incredibly rewarding and the main duties would be: To deliver the evidenced based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model adhering to high fidelity standards. To act as a champion to promote employment support within the Bradford District Care Foundation Trust. To be integrated within a team, working with care co-ordinators and other health and social care professionals to identify service users who are motivated to seek paid employment. To manage a caseload of around 20 clients who have severe and enduring mental health conditions prioritising your own workload. To work through the 6 key stages of the Employment Service framework with each Service User. Work directly with all relevant stakeholders: the service user, CMHT staff, Social Prescribers, Primary Care Mental health workers, Consultant Psychiatrists and employers, to support service users to achieve their employment goal. Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment. This includes support with their job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques and career development. Closing Date: 10th November 2024 Shortlisting Date: w/c 11th November 2024 Interview Dates: TBC About us Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: - We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 453-24-6732950 Job locations New Mill Victoria Rd Saltaire BD18 3LD Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience Training Essential Willing to participate in relevant courses and training as required Desirable Training in supported employment (Particularly the IPS model). Experience Essential Experience/understanding of working with people with mental health support needs, or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector. Experience of managing multiple tasks at any one time. Awareness of evidence base of IPS and some experience of delivering interventions that focus on vocational skills. Desirable Experience of supporting people with mental health conditions to obtain paid work. lived experience Knowledge Essential An awareness of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. An understanding of the employment needs, and challenges faced by people who experience mental health difficulties Skills Essential Good motivational, communication and listening skills. Ability to work independently (without direct supervision) and use initiative to develop and promote a service. Team orientated and works collaboratively within a mixed-disciplinary team. Ability to adapt activities to be appropriate for the needs of the individual client. Attitude and Approach Essential Passion and drive to make a positive difference to people's lives Self-aware of personal strengths and weaknesses and actively invest in personal and professional development Highly motivated with a genuine belief that someone with a mental health condition can find paid employment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience Training Essential Willing to participate in relevant courses and training as required Desirable Training in supported employment (Particularly the IPS model). Experience Essential Experience/understanding of working with people with mental health support needs, or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector. Experience of managing multiple tasks at any one time. Awareness of evidence base of IPS and some experience of delivering interventions that focus on vocational skills. Desirable Experience of supporting people with mental health conditions to obtain paid work. lived experience Knowledge Essential An awareness of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. An understanding of the employment needs, and challenges faced by people who experience mental health difficulties Skills Essential Good motivational, communication and listening skills. Ability to work independently (without direct supervision) and use initiative to develop and promote a service. Team orientated and works collaboratively within a mixed-disciplinary team. Ability to adapt activities to be appropriate for the needs of the individual client. Attitude and Approach Essential Passion and drive to make a positive difference to people's lives Self-aware of personal strengths and weaknesses and actively invest in personal and professional development Highly motivated with a genuine belief that someone with a mental health condition can find paid employment. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust Address New Mill Victoria Rd Saltaire BD18 3LD Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)