IPS Employment Specialist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| 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: | 19 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Grays, RM17 6NB |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | M9301-26-0031 |
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Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below: To manage a caseload of people 20-25, who have experienced mental health problems (under CPA within Thurrocks community mental health teams) and who wish to retain, return to or regain employment. The ES work will be led by and focused on the aspirations of the service user as part of a clinical package of care. Conduct an assessment of employment need and consider their strengths, difficulties and employment assets in order to offer the most effective support which must include the persons job goals and any concerns regarding their capacity for work and previous work experience. Also important is their confidence to perform tasks and any factors that may be issues for employment and whether the individual has or could develop strategies to overcome barriers. Match job tasks and the individuals ability to do the job and any work solutions that may be required to develop the match. Refer the person to other support if they have particularly complex barriers. Offer the person support agreeing a written action plan with the person detailing the steps to be taken to either get back into or retain employment and the appropriate support route. Need to include abilities, work solutions, preparation for work, disclosure. The action plan should also be SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time bound). The EA will develop in-depth knowledge of the local labour market, local support and new initiatives, taking into account the needs of the client to broker effective interventions. Including specialist schemes to help with retaining or finding employment. Where appropriate provide help to find the right job and provide advice and support on training and also how to prepare for employer interviews. Work closely with local agencies to identify appropriate job vacancies Advocate on behalf of the person with prospective employers if necessary, aiming to identify work solutions that will overcome or minimise difficulties within the workplace. In particular it is important to establish any return to work issues, potential behaviour in the work place, possible work solutions. Employer awareness of the implications under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments, health conditions and employment reactions. Interactions with supervisors and colleagues. Development needs and in work support. If appropriate signpost the person to other agencies who will be able to provide advice on other benefits/support the person may be entitled too. Provide continued personalised support after an individual has returned to work or secured employment to help them to sustain employment. To develop and maintain the integration of mental health treatment and employment support by establishing effective co-working between Inclusion Thurrock employment support services and other health and social care services. To complete all necessary paperwork including questionnaires, reports and minutes for each interaction. Collect & report data to support service performance and evaluation