Employment Specialist

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Working Well Trust Full time

Job description

Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment. This role will be working with clients who have mental health support needs, wanting to gain paid employment.

We are recruiting for our Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Employment Specialist in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. We are a Centre of Excellence and adhere closely to the principles of the IPS model in supporting people in to employment. No prior experience in IPS is required. The role we are recruiting for is as follows:

- 1 x part time: 17.5 hours per week - this role will be based onsite/in the community 4 days per week and 1 day from home

You will work with clients (managing a caseload) who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. You will deliver the IPS approach (for which training will be given); providing person centred support and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.

You will work as part of a mental health team (East London Foundation Trust) maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment.

Employment Specialists work with clients to identify their employment needs and then actively support them to achieve their employment goals, engaging regularly with employers directly to secure jobs. We focus on people’s strengths and potential, working with clients who want to find work regardless of their experience level and background. We do not use the phrase "job ready" as the only criteria is whether someone wants to get a job.

You will work closely with clinical teams, providing a coordinated approach that always remains client led. You will also be working to targets whilst maintaining a high-quality service.

If you would like more information about the role please see the Job Description for contact details.

Staff benefits include an employer contribution to a personal or workplace pension equivalent to 6% of gross salary. 30 days annual leave plus paid public holidays (FTE).

**Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities and confident about disabilities employer (two ticks).**

**Closing date: Sunday 19th February 2023**

**Telephone interviews: On or before Tuesday 21st February 2023**

**Final Stage interviews (Zoom): Thursday 23rd February 2023**

Job closing on: Sunday 19th February 2023


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