Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Employment Specialist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £31,049.00 i £37,796.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Batley, WF17 5PW |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9378-CK2332 |
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JOB SUMMARY KEY RESULT AREAS: The postholder will: Assess, provide guidance and person centred support to people who have experienced mental health problems in exploring their interest and capacity for employment under the supervision of the team leader. Have an individual caseload of people who have experienced mental health problems and wish to return to employment using the Individual Placement and Support approach Proactively engage work with employers to negotiate and secure employment opportunities for this client group. Work as part of a community mental health team, maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment. 1.1Care / service / function provision: The IPS Employment Specialist undertakes comprehensive assessments formulating vocational profiles of the individuals employment needs and abilities, developing an employment action/support plan whilst liaising with the care coordinator. To assess individuals work related support needs. To offer guidance and support to people in exploring their interest and capacity in employment using the Individual Placement and Support approach. To prepare individuals for employment through vocational profiling under supervision of the team leader. To provide personalized ongoing support to individuals once they have secured employment and to assist then in sustaining their employment. If the service user consents, to review employment with both the service users and the employer. To provide education and support to the employer as agreed with the individual. This may include negotiating adjustments and maintaining ongoing contact with the employer To develop relationships with both service users, employers and other organisations that support people to achieve their employment goals whilst being mindful of their needs and priorities. Assess for, review and deliver a comprehensive range of HR services around employment needs and difficulties of people who have experienced mental health problems who want to access employment opportunities and want to return to work. To create documents/reports in a timely manner. To support service users complete application forms and to job search. 1.2 Working as part of a Team: The role of the IPS Employment Specialist is integrated into the clinical teams (as allocated) and works along side care coordinators, being responsible for those service users who want to gain employment. To meet regularly with care coordinators to coordinate and integrate IPS services into mental health services. To feedback information clearly and concisely within multidisclinary team meetings using excellent communication skills. 1.3 Managing Self: To manage individual caseload of people who have experienced mental health problems that want to access employment opportunities and want to return to work. Ability to complete vocational profiles, plan, support people into paid employment and evaluate progress To prioritize time, monitor and administer own caseload and ensure an appropriately balanced workload in conjunction with the team leader. Using effective communication skills, provide and receive complex and sensitive information where persuasive and motivational skills will be required and where there may be barriers to understanding and acceptance when trying to obtain suitable employment. The post holder will communicate with service users, carers and families, employers, other agencies, other statutory and non-statutory organisations. Present a positive image of the Trust to external agencies. Participate in team meetings, reviews and employment meetings as required. Expectancy to work alone for significant period away from base. Knowledge of risk assessments, dealing with sensitive information and ability to identify potential risks and how to best manage the risks. To take a lead on a specific project/development issues when appropriate. To audit and evaluate service delivery. To evaluate the quality of own (and others if appropriate) work and makes necessary improvements. Ability to work creatively and innovatively within agreed time scales. Use of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop rapport with service users, employers and partners Use of excellent literacy skills to a standard that enables you to write reports, assist people filling out application forms and administer your own general correspondence To have the ability to deal sensitively with individuals hopes and aspirations. To keep accurate records within the multidisciplinary notes and to complete regular statistical returns as required. For full job description, please see attached supporting documents. We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.