Employment Specialist

2 weeks ago


Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Standguide Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Employment Specialist to join our team at Standguide. As a key member of our community Mental Health team, you will work closely with clients who have mental health support needs to help them secure sustainable paid employment aligned with their preferences.

As an Employment Specialist, you will manage a caseload of clients, deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach, and provide person-centered advice and guidance to clients. You will also build positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a caseload of around 20 clients who have mental health support needs who are motivated to start/return to work
  • Deliver the IPS approach for which training will be given
  • Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations, and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment
  • Source job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with local employers to explore hidden as well as advertised employment opportunities
  • Once employment has been secured, continue to provide quality service through conducting regular visits, effective monitoring and in-work support to clients and employers to help sustain employment

Requirements:

  • Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience
  • Desirable: trained in IPS approach, understanding of the employment needs, and challenges faced by people who experience health difficulties, experience/understanding of working with people with health support needs, or a similar client group within health, social services, or the voluntary sector
  • Natural ability to build close, trusting, and productive relationships with people
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative to develop and promote a service
  • Clean driving licence and full-time access to car as this role requires travel

We offer a competitive salary, generous pension scheme, company health plan, and a range of benefits. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on individuals' lives and businesses nationwide, please apply.


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