Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our nationally recognised Centre of Excellence, IPS (Individual, Placement and Support) Employment Service.
The successful applicant will work with service users with severe and enduring mental health conditions, to gain competitive paid employment, using the evidenced based (IPS) Individual Placement and Support model.
This is an opportunity to work in an innovative way which is proven to result in remarkable outcomes for users of Adult Mental Health services.
If you would like to learn more about the role, join us on Wednesday 29th June for a recruitment event. Register your interest on eventbrite
BDCFT IPS Employment Specialist Recruitment Lunch at Assembly Bradford Tickets, Wed 29 Jun 2022 at 12:00 | Eventbrite
Closing Date: 20th July 2022
Interview Date: 28th July 2022
Main duties of the job
To work with clients (managing a caseload) who have severe and enduring mental health needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences.
The role involves liaison and integration with a wide range of health and social care professionals within a Community Mental Health Team setting.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop relationships with clinicians and local employers to secure employment opportunities and subsequently provide on-going support according to employees and employers.
To deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach, providing person centred advice and guidance to clients whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.
The post holder is required to take responsibility for autonomous planning of their workload, using initiative to deliver key performance targets, without direct supervision.
About us
We are a provider of award winning, high quality mental health, community and learning disability services that look after the 'whole person', caring for their physical and mental health needs. We work with individuals, their carers and our partners to ensure that people get the right care, in the right place with the right support.
Our health care services cover all ages, so if you live in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale or Craven.
We know that you want your care to be delivered in your own home, or as close to your home as possible and we are committed to providing high quality community care tailored to your needs.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: - We Care, We Listen, We Deliver
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deliver the evidenced based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model adhering to high fidelity standards.
- To act as a champion to promote employment support within the Bradford District Care Trust.
- To be integrated within an allocated Community Mental Health Team, working with care co-ordinators and other health and social care professionals to identify service users who are motivated to seek paid employment.
- To manage a caseload of around 20 clients who have severe and enduring mental health conditions prioritising your own workload.
- To work through the 6 key stages of the Employment Service framework with each Service User.
- Work directly with all relevant stakeholders: the service user, CMHT staff, consultant psychiatrists and employers, to support service users to achieve their employment goal.
- 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. This includes support with their job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques and career development.
- Assess clients support needs related to work which may include benefits/welfare advice, disclosure of mental health symptoms etc, and provide support & guidance. Focus on rapid job search with the service user, whilst utilising support networks to help them overcome barriers to 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.
For full details see JDPS
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deliver the evidenced based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model adhering to high fidelity standards.
- To act as a champion to promote employment support within the Bradford District Care Trust.
- To be integrated within an allocated Community Mental Health Team, working with care co-ordinators and other health and social care professionals to identify service users who are motivated to seek paid employment.
- To manage a caseload of around 20 clients who have severe and enduring mental health conditions prioritising your own workload.
- To work through the 6 key stages of the Employment Service framework with each Service User.
- Work directly with all relevant stakeholders: the service user, CMHT staff, consultant psychiatrists and employers, to support service users to achieve their employment goal.
- 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. This includes support with their job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques and career development.
- Assess clients support needs related to work which may include benefits/welfare advice, disclosure of mental health symptoms etc, and provide support & guidance. Focus on rapid job search with the service user, whilst utilising support networks to help them overcome barriers to 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.
For full details see JDPS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
Training
Desirable
- Training in supported employment (Particularly IPS)
Experience
Essential
- oExperience/understanding of working with people with mental health support needs, or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector
- oExperience of working with someone on a one-to-one basis and facilitating activities that focus on recovery.
- Awareness of evidence base of IPS and some experience of delivering interventions that focus on vocational skills.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting people with mental health conditions to obtain paid work
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) model
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
Training
Desirable
- Training in supported employment (Particularly IPS)
Experience
Essential
- oExperience/understanding of working with people with mental health support needs, or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector
- oExperience of working with someone on a one-to-one basis and facilitating activities that focus on recovery.
- Awareness of evidence base of IPS and some experience of delivering interventions that focus on vocational skills.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting people with mental health conditions to obtain paid work
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) model
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010
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).
