IPS Employment Specialist

2 months ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Are you passionate and proactive about supporting people who have experienced mental health challenges to live well in the community?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team who have recently been awarded a national Quality Kite Mark. We are seeking an employment specialist to join the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Team in Oxfordshire.

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

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 within Oxfordshire.

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.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.

Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide 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 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 Individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount Pension scheme Lease car scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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. We pride ourselves in being a supportive team within a great organisation.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Degree level or equivalent (vocational experience/training/ or other qualifications Understanding of relevant policies and procedures , equalities legislation acquired through relevant training and experience

Desirable

Trained in IPS approach

Contractual Requirements

Essential

Hold a Full Driving license and have access to a car

Experience

Essential

Able to use IT and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel 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

Desirable

Experience of partnership working negotiation and liaison work with other agencies

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of disability and special needs issues, policies, and legislation in relation to employment Good understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment

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