Job summary
Can you answer these three questions?
- Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people with serious mental health problems in South Tyneside?
- Can you hold hope for others even in challenging situations?
- Are you excited by a job where no two days will look or feel the same
IPS is an evidence-based, highly effective form of employment support tailored to people with mental health problems.
It's a very exciting time to join the South Tyneside IPS Team and continue in the delivery of high fidelity care and support, championing the needs and wellbeing of people affected by mental health.
If you answered yes to all three questions, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
IPSsupports individuals with serious mental illness find competitive, paid employment in a role that is specifically tailored to their individual needs. Employment Specialists work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the community and build strong relationships with clinical staff, service users, carers and employers to support individuals into work. A significant part of this role will consist of employer engagement and supporting individuals in the workplace once they have found employment to ensure that the placement is successful.
We've supported hundreds of service users secure paid employment that has helped them thrive! We're fantastic to work for and can guarantee an exciting and varied role that rewards creativity and an action-orientated attitude.
We are keen to recruit an Employment Specialist who can work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and have the skills to engage and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. We welcome applicants with various skills and experience in mental health services and/or employment services.
The base for this post will be in South Tyneside, and the post holder will be working predominantly within this locality, however may be expected to travel outside of this area on occasion. As this role will involve meeting people in the community, please ensure you are able to meet the travel requirements of this role.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 11th June2024
Closing date : 22nd July 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 11th June2024
Closing date : 22nd July 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Multi-disciplinary team work.
- Proven ability to develop therapeutic partnership with service users and carers.
- Evidence of trust and service values and beliefs in working practice.
- Evidence of having unconditional positive regard for individuals experiencing serious mental health.
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years' experience of working with people with mental health problems or a similar user group
- Further relevant post qualifying training
- Experience of involving service users/ carers in evaluation/planning and monitoring of services
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users.
- Good understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment
- Awareness of common mental health conditions and how these can impact on an individual.
Desirable
- Knowledge of employment law
- Knowledge of IPS principles of approach
- Knowledge of the benefits system.
- Knowledge and/or experience of working in Newcastle
- Awareness of services, businesses and community provision in local area
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to use IT system
- Adaptability, flexibility, good communication skills and a commitment to multi-agency team work
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Multi-disciplinary team work.
- Proven ability to develop therapeutic partnership with service users and carers.
- Evidence of trust and service values and beliefs in working practice.
- Evidence of having unconditional positive regard for individuals experiencing serious mental health.
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years' experience of working with people with mental health problems or a similar user group
- Further relevant post qualifying training
- Experience of involving service users/ carers in evaluation/planning and monitoring of services
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users.
- Good understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment
- Awareness of common mental health conditions and how these can impact on an individual.
Desirable
- Knowledge of employment law
- Knowledge of IPS principles of approach
- Knowledge of the benefits system.
- Knowledge and/or experience of working in Newcastle
- Awareness of services, businesses and community provision in local area
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to use IT system
- Adaptability, flexibility, good communication skills and a commitment to multi-agency team work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
