Job summary
We are currently seeking a Full Time Employment Specialist for our Mitcham Integrated Recovery Hub (IRH).
You will be part of the Mitcham IRH and will be working directly with multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues to support patients with mental health problems.
You will be working directly with all relevant stakeholders including the service user, IRH staff, GPs, Employers, Human Resources and Occupational Health services to enable people experiencing mental health issues to gain, retain and sustain employment.
This role enables you to deliver theIndividual Placement and Support (IPS) approach.This includes working with clients on an individual basis and supporting them towards their goals with tailored employment support and employer engagement.
Main duties of the job
The successful postholder will have a caseload of 20 - 25 clients and will be responsible for supporting them in finding suitable Employment or retaining an existing job.
You will also work with a close and supportive vocational team sharing experiences, challenges and achievements with regular peer support and supervision, while having an active role in the development and evolution of our successful vocational rehabilitation service. Our vocational team works with a collaborate coaching style, helping each other to grow and develop which helps contribute to feeling valued and empowered, while also receiving regular professional support and supervision.
About us
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To manage a caseload of a maximum of 25 service users at any one time who are currently off work / unemployed and who wish to return to work.
2. To be gain referrals from primary care services, being responsible for those service users who want to return to employment.
3. To meet regularly with primary care staff to co-ordinate and integrate employment support into health treatment.
4. To prepare individuals for a return to work through assessing each persons individual employment needs through vocational profiling/assessment.
5. To provide individualised, support to individuals once they have returned to work to assist them in sustaining employment.
6. To proactively engage and work with employers to retain employment opportunities for people who have experienced mental health problems.
7. To provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to ensure job retention.
8. To provide outreach services as necessary to individuals when they appear to disengage from the service. Maintain some contact with individuals even without a vocational focus if necessary to sustain engagement.
9. To assess individuals support needs related to work which might typically include help with benefits, travel to work, graded return to work etc.
10. To develop good working relationships with other organisations that are better able to help individuals to achieve their employment goals for example, Pathways to Work providers, local colleges and training providers.
11. To work flexibly as required by the individual and the employer which may require some working out of normal office hours.
12. To maintain a professional relationship with the clients of the programme and with other staff, with particular attention to confidentiality and the maintenance of boundaries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To manage a caseload of a maximum of 25 service users at any one time who are currently off work / unemployed and who wish to return to work.
2. To be gain referrals from primary care services, being responsible for those service users who want to return to employment.
3. To meet regularly with primary care staff to co-ordinate and integrate employment support into health treatment.
4. To prepare individuals for a return to work through assessing each persons individual employment needs through vocational profiling/assessment.
5. To provide individualised, support to individuals once they have returned to work to assist them in sustaining employment.
6. To proactively engage and work with employers to retain employment opportunities for people who have experienced mental health problems.
7. To provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to ensure job retention.
8. To provide outreach services as necessary to individuals when they appear to disengage from the service. Maintain some contact with individuals even without a vocational focus if necessary to sustain engagement.
9. To assess individuals support needs related to work which might typically include help with benefits, travel to work, graded return to work etc.
10. To develop good working relationships with other organisations that are better able to help individuals to achieve their employment goals for example, Pathways to Work providers, local colleges and training providers.
11. To work flexibly as required by the individual and the employer which may require some working out of normal office hours.
12. To maintain a professional relationship with the clients of the programme and with other staff, with particular attention to confidentiality and the maintenance of boundaries.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working with people who have experienced mental health problems within health, social services, the voluntary sector or mainstream educational services
- Experience of successfully helping people to obtain or keep education/work
Desirable
- Experience and interpretation of welfare benefits; specifically disability, health and employment related benefits
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Knowledge of interpretation of welfare benefits and disability/employment related benefits
- Knowledge of disability and special needs issues in relation to employment/ education
- An understanding of the employment needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good facilitation skills
- Good mediation skills
- Effective presentation skills
- Effective marketing skills
- An ability to work independently, reliably and consistently
- An ability to initiate and develop relationships with employers whilst being astute to their needs
- A good understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment
- Vocational assessment and profiling skills
Desirable
- Report writing skills
- Knowledge of government and local funding opportunities regarding learning and employment opportunities
- Knowledge of Employment law
- Basic counselling skills
- Solution focused therapy skills
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working with people who have experienced mental health problems within health, social services, the voluntary sector or mainstream educational services
- Experience of successfully helping people to obtain or keep education/work
Desirable
- Experience and interpretation of welfare benefits; specifically disability, health and employment related benefits
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Knowledge of interpretation of welfare benefits and disability/employment related benefits
- Knowledge of disability and special needs issues in relation to employment/ education
- An understanding of the employment needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good facilitation skills
- Good mediation skills
- Effective presentation skills
- Effective marketing skills
- An ability to work independently, reliably and consistently
- An ability to initiate and develop relationships with employers whilst being astute to their needs
- A good understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment
- Vocational assessment and profiling skills
Desirable
- Report writing skills
- Knowledge of government and local funding opportunities regarding learning and employment opportunities
- Knowledge of Employment law
- Basic counselling skills
- Solution focused therapy skills
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).
