IPS Employment Specialists

Location: Various North Yorkshire Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Job overview

We're recruiting multiple IPS Employment Specialists across North Yorkshire (York, Harrogate, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, and Northallerton). This role is part of our evidence based IPS approach to help people with mental health conditions find and keep meaningful employment.

We are signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme and are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining disabled people.

Role

IPS (Individual Placement and Support) is an evidence based approach to helping people with mental health conditions find and keep a paid job. This role will support clients who are currently involved with secondary care adult mental health services, working with local employers to secure and retain employment opportunities.

Applicants must have right to work in the UK. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with job searching, CV preparation, application forms, and interview preparation.
• Liaise and signpost clients to employment and training programmes within the local area, including Job Centre Plus.
• Develop knowledge and networks of employment-related support services and inclusive employers.
• Work directly with Jobcentre Plus, employers, trade unions and employment agencies to secure paid employment opportunities.
• Retain clients and their employers in employment for up to one year once secured.
• Ensure fidelity to the Individual Placement and Support delivery model.

The person

Qualifications

• Numeracy and Literacy level 2 (or above).
• Minimum level 4 qualification related to IPS practice (e.g., Level 4 - Certificate of Higher Education, higher apprenticeship, HNC, etc.) or completion of care certificate during first six months if not health/social care related.
• OR a minimum of 2 years of experience in delivering employment support, health/social care support, coaching/advice and guidance.
• Evidence of additional qualifications relevant to the role.

Skills

• Collaborative working with multi-disciplinary team.
• Competent delivery of employment support interventions.
• Effective verbal and written communication tailored to individuals and situations.
• Adherence to Trust record keeping standards.
• Initiative to adapt interventions within own scope of practice.
• Case management: planning, organising and prioritising caseloads.
• Compliance with statutory and mandatory training.
• Completion of "Doing What Works" IPS training.
• Ability to lead a group session or training.
• Proficiency in employment related software platforms.
• Demonstration of IPS and service specific competencies.

Personal Attributes

• Awareness of needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to relate to needs of the patient group.
• Compassionate toward vulnerable people, families and carers.
• Independent working across settings using initiative.
• Working under pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
• Flexibility and cooperation as part of a team.
• Commitment to continual quality and service improvement.
• Commitment to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions, learning disabilities and autism.
• Commitment to promoting a positive image of IPS and the Trust.
• Self awareness and commitment to personal development.