Project Worker

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our award winning team. They should have excellent communication skills and be committed and passionate about supporting people in contact with mental health services to progress into employment, vocational training or further education.

Main duties of the job

To work with service users in a person-centred way to identify vocational goals and support them to achieve those goals e.g. employment, vocational training or further education.

To provide support for service users carrying out the carpet cleaning work including working with the team when required.

Work in partnership with other vocational providers e.g. Vocation Matters, IPS services and provide employment support e.g. help with CV's, Job Applications, interview practice and provide essential digital skills support.

Support individuals with financial matters such as grant funding, accessing government grants and signposting to welfare benefit support.

About us

Clean and Care is an award winning supported employment work training project that operates within the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. We help people gain work skills and increase employability through paid work. The project provides a professional carpet cleaning service to a variety of clients including Lambeth Council and the NHS.

Date posted

11 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,944 to £34,937 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

334-NCL-6648058-TA

Job locations

Lambeth Vocational Services

3-6 Beale House, Lingham St

London

SW9 9HG

Job description

Job responsibilities

To offer comprehensive assistance and support to service users who wish to access further education courses, vocational training and employment. This will also include supporting individuals with financial matters such as grant funding, accessing government grants and signposting to welfare benefit support.

Key responsibilities:

1. To proactively manage a caseload of up to 15 individuals at any one time.

2. To work with service users in a person-centred way to identify vocational goals and support them to achieve those goals e.g. employment, education and training, in conjunction with other employment services.

3. To provide on-site support for service users carrying out the carpet cleaning work including working with the team when required.

4. To support service users to construct a meaningful action plan-offer.

5. Work in partnership with other vocational providers e.g. Vocation Matters, IPS services and provide employment support eg: help with CVs, Job Applications, interview practice and provide essential digital skills support.

6. To help service users to progress into permanent paid employment and offer Job Retention Support where required.

7. Research the most appropriate courses for individuals, providing choice and options according to need.

8. Assist service users in helping them to disclose their health needs to prospective employers and colleges and ensure that reasonable adjustments are implemented.

9. To record all information accurately on vocational databases on a daily basis.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

1. To proactively manage a caseload of up to 15 individuals at any one time.

3. To provide on-site support for service users carrying out the carpet cleaning work including working with the team when required.

4. To support service users to construct a meaningful action plan-offer.

6. To help service users to progress into permanent paid employment and offer Job Retention Support where required.

7. Research the most appropriate courses for individuals, providing choice and options according to need.

8. Assist service users in helping them to disclose their health needs to prospective employers and colleges and ensure that reasonable adjustments are implemented.

9. To record all information accurately on vocational databases on a daily basis.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with individuals with mental health needs or other excluded populations within health, social care, education / training or the voluntary sector (A/I)

Qualifications

Essential

Good basic level of education with at least 5 GCSE grades A to C (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics, or relevant qualifications at NVQ level 3 or relevant industry experience (A)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with individuals with mental health needs or other excluded populations within health, social care, education / training or the voluntary sector (A/I)

Qualifications

Essential

Good basic level of education with at least 5 GCSE grades A to C (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics, or relevant qualifications at NVQ level 3 or relevant industry experience (A)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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