Individual Placement & Support Employment Specialist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Ebrill 2026 |
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| 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: | 15 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Plymouth, PL1 4JZ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B9832-2026-SP-1139 |
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SCOPE AND RANGE The postholder will provide specialised assessment of individuals works needs and manage the provision and a caseload of people who are referred to IPS and wish to return to, remain in or enter work for the first time. The postholder will also provide specialised advice, information and support to the individuals employer or learning provider as required. The postholder is responsible for establishing and maintaining links with relevant organisations, employers and individuals to enable people who have mental ill health can access work opportunities. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES To manage a caseload of people who have experienced mental health problems and who wish to retain, return to or regain employment, using evidence based interventions. The EA work will be led by and focused on the aspirations of the service user. Considering their strengths, difficulties and employment assets to offer the most effective support. Conduct an assessment, discussing the persons job goals and any concerns regarding their capacity for work. It is important at this point to establish a job goal (they may wish to change roles or find a job), job tasks gathering evidence about the individuals abilities including previous work experience (it could be that a role they did previously may be more suitable). 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 address them. Where appropriate provide help to find the right job and provide advice and support on training and also how to prepare for employer interviews. Aim to identify work solutions that will overcome or minimise difficulties within the workplace. In particular establishing any return-to-work issues, potential behaviour in the workplace, possible work solutions. Provide the patient with appropriate tools to enable them to ensure that their needs are met within the workplace. Support to either self-advocate or source an appropriate advocate. Be aware of the impact on an individual who is experiencing mental health issues, including loss of confidence, fear of failure etc. Be aware that many individuals with mental health conditions may also have primary or secondary health conditions and disabilities. The post holders will have the knowledge to understand the work implications of these conditions. Provide a service that is flexible as far as possible in terms of service working hours, enabling, where possible, at least one working session to be run outside 9-5 hours. Be responsible for organising and planning own caseload and managing clinical/non clinical time effectively to fit with service needs and demands. Prepare, organise and run training for employers, others in learning and work organisations and care staff about learning, work and mental health issues. Able to communicate clearly and persuasively both verbally and in writing. Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring techniques. Skilled at developing good rapport with patients and enabling them to find their own solutions. Responsibility for People Management To be willing to providing information and training to clinical staff on any area of specialist knowledge relating to employment matters To update existing knowledge by attending relevant training opportunities and CPD arranged by the service. Keep up to date with the latest updates on employment law, labour market changes and benefits system. To keep up to date with accurate information on local resources, facilities, training and employment. To attend regular supervision Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources To ensure that all Trust equipment and resources are used in line with Trust policies. Responsibility for administration Ensure that all necessary documentation completed, including recording notes from each patient contact on clinical record system. Ensure that annual leave, expenses and other job administration is kept up to date and completed on time. Basic IT skills including word processing, excel and data base packages. Responsibility for people who use our services To manage a caseload of people who have experienced mental health problems and who wish to retain, return to or regain employment, using evidence based interventions. The work will be led by and focus on the aspirations of the service user. Considering their strengths, difficulties and employment assets in order to offer the most effective support. Conduct an assessment, discussing the persons job goals and any concerns regarding their capacity for work. It is important at this point to establish a job goal (they may wish to change roles or find a job), job tasks gathering evidence about the individuals abilities including previous work experience (it could be that a role they did previously may be more suitable). 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 address them. Where appropriate provide help to find the right job and provide advice and support on training and also how to prepare for employer interviews. Aim to identify work solutions that will overcome or minimise difficulties within the workplace. In particular establishing any return to work issues, potential behaviour in the work place, possible work solutions. Provide the patient with appropriate tools to enable them to ensure that their needs are met within the workplace. Support to either self-advocate or source an appropriate advocate. Be aware of the impact on an individual who is experiencing mental health issues, including loss of confidence, fear of failure etc. Be aware that many individuals with mental health conditions may also have primary or secondary health conditions and disabilities. Ability to self-reflect, whilst working with patients, in own personal and professional development and in supervision. Ability to set clear SMART employment goals with patients. For Full details of this job description, please see the attached document entitled Job Description with Personal Spec.