IPS Employment Specialist

On-site in Banbury·Full-time·Added 28 days ago

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Full-time.

Requirements

Work on-site in Banbury
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays
Paid annual leave, per the ad.
Cycle to work scheme
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

The role

Job overview

Are you interested in supporting people experiencing mental health problems to achieve their employment goals?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team who have been awarded a national Quality Kite Mark. We are seeking an Employment Specialist to join the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Team in Oxfordshire on a full time basis.

We welcome people from a range of backgrounds and a variety of experience. If you're resilient, empathic and determined to open doors, challenge prejudice, and champion the skills and talents of individuals, then a career in IPS could be for you.

The role of an Employment Specialist in Oxford Health is incredibly dynamic and diverse. One moment you'll be working closely with IPS clients to set goals, refining their CVs, or practising interview techniques, the next, you'll be out in the local community approaching potential employers and discussing roles and job flexibility.

We pride ourselves in being a supportive team within a great organisation If you are passionate, creative, solution focused, good at building hopeful relationships and growing trust, a career in IPS could be a varied and rewarding role for you.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

You will be working to support people either to gain employment or retain their current employment as part of multi-disciplinary (MDT)team's in Banbury

The Employment Specialist's will join an IPS team working under the direction of an IPS team leader to deliver IPS as part of the holistic recovery plan for mental health service users in the community.

You will be required to manage a caseload of up to 20 people at any one time who have experienced mental health problems and who are waiting to either gain new employment or retain their current employment. The Employment Specialist is expected to deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach - for which training will be given.

Working directly with all relevant stakeholders: the service user, Oxford Health staff, partner agencies,employers and people who have experienced mental health challenges themselves - you will support the service users on your caseload to gain and retain paid employment.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will work with the IPS team leader's and other IPS Employment specialists to assist in the development of the wider service across the county.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to Degree level or equivalent (vocational experience/training/ or other qualifications

Desirable criteria

Trained in IPS Model
Mental Health first Aid or similar

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Hold a Full Driving license and have access to a car

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working in supported employment service and/or equivalent experience.
Experience of working with people with mental health problems or a similar service user group