Job summary
The opportunity to change minds. The
power to change lives.
For
people who need mental health support, returning or retaining employment is a
vital step on their recovery journey. Following an increase in funding we are
seeking to recruit new Employment Retention Specialists
This
is an opportunity to offer hands-on support, to give people the tools they need
to recover and ultimately, to transform lives.
The role will support clients
currently accessing The Worcester Neighbourhood Mental Health Service to both
gain and retain paid employment, with cover across other sites in south of
county. Working within parameters of Job Retention case management and where
the principles of IPS overlap the post holder will have autonomy to manage
their own caseload of clients, working proactively with clinical colleagues,
local employers, and other partners to better the lives of others through
sustainable employment. The role is very diverse offering a range of duties
from the early stages of engagement with clients to the point of support needs
being fulfilled, with everything in-between. The role will require a
combination of empathy, resilience, and compassion to aid people in achieving
their potential, resolving concerns whilst removing barriers and
preconceptions.
You will have an interest in
working within the employment support sector and knowledge of employment rights,
especially in regards job retention work.
Main duties of the job
As
anEmployment
Retention Specialist, you'll play a vital role in helping
people with mental health support needs on their recovery journey.
Proactively manage a caseload of people who have experienced
mental health problems to aid return to employment and/or resolve concerns
within their workplace.
Assess and record clients identified Employment Retention needs
and liaise with clinicians in the team if necessary. Agree and produce person
centred action plans and support clients to achieve their goals.
Supporting clients who experience difficulties in the workplace to
retain and sustain their employment status. Through the awareness and
development of tools such as benefits advice, work adjustments and support
plans, strategies, and tools to share personal information.
Assist with activities such as producing a well at work plans,
return to work plans, requests for reasonable adjustments, liaising with
employers, trade unions as well as other existing and/or potential partners to
aid in successful resolution of workplace concerns and absences to support
sustainable employment
Liaise closely with DWP & providers where appropriate.
Enhance job sustainment through education, advice & guidance to
employers on support needs and negotiating reasonable adjustments and
considerations.
Attend weekly team meetings both as part of
the clinical team & the employment services provision.
Proactively
support & adhere to IPS principles in relation to Employment Retention
support
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
-
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
-
Wide range of supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We welcome people from a range of backgrounds and with all kinds of life
experience, and actively encourage those who have lived experience of mental
illness. To be successful in this role we would like you to have:
- One
to one employment support of helping people to obtain or keep
education/work
- Employment
Retention support experience
- An
understanding of the employment needs and difficulties of people who experience
mental health problems.
- Experience
of working with people on a one-to-one basis, offering motivation and support
- Knowledge of range of resources for helping people to maintain
employment when facing ill health difficulties.
- The
ability to build good relationships with a range of different people, from
employers to clients.
- The
ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
- Skills
in vocational assessment and in assessing ill health obstacles to returning to
work and working with employees to overcome these.
- Ability
to work independently, reliably, and consistently.
- Excellent
administrative and organisational skills
- Data
collection experience
- A
passion for making a difference to peoples lives
- Good mediation skills and persuasive style.
- An
ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
- A
preparedness to work flexible hours through prior arrangement as the needs of the
job dictate (e.g. some evenings
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Please note the Trust will not provide
sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work
in the UK status.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We welcome people from a range of backgrounds and with all kinds of life
experience, and actively encourage those who have lived experience of mental
illness. To be successful in this role we would like you to have:
- One
to one employment support of helping people to obtain or keep
education/work
- Employment
Retention support experience
- An
understanding of the employment needs and difficulties of people who experience
mental health problems.
- Experience
of working with people on a one-to-one basis, offering motivation and support
- Knowledge of range of resources for helping people to maintain
employment when facing ill health difficulties.
- The
ability to build good relationships with a range of different people, from
employers to clients.
- The
ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
- Skills
in vocational assessment and in assessing ill health obstacles to returning to
work and working with employees to overcome these.
- Ability
to work independently, reliably, and consistently.
- Excellent
administrative and organisational skills
- Data
collection experience
- A
passion for making a difference to peoples lives
- Good mediation skills and persuasive style.
- An
ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
- A
preparedness to work flexible hours through prior arrangement as the needs of the
job dictate (e.g. some evenings
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Please note the Trust will not provide
sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work
in the UK status.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years experience of working with people who have experienced mental health problems with health, social services, voluntary sector or mainstream educational or employment services
- Experience of working directly with employers and employees regarding work adjustments for disability/ill health.
- Of helping people to obtain or keep education/work.
- Experience of supporting clients on a 1-1 basis.
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of welfare benefits and all disability/employment related benefits.
- Personal experience of mental health recovery
- Experience of carrying out person centre recovery plans
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
- You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the employment needs and
- difficulties of people who experience mental ill-health.
- Knowledge of range of resources for helping people to maintain employment when facing ill health difficulties.
- Understanding of Equality Act (2010) in relation to employment.
- Awareness and understanding of confidentiality.
- Ability to initiate and develop relationships with employers whilst being astute to their needs.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently.
- Vocational assessment and profiling.
- Partnership working to reach positive outcomes for clients.
Desirable
- Employment Law and welfare benefits training.
- Mediation training
- An understanding of the principle and practice of supported employment.
- Experience in delivering job retention support as significant part of job role.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Skills in vocational assessment and in assessing ill health obstacles to returning to work and working with employees to overcome these.
- Ability to see solutions rather than problems.
- Able to demonstrate empathy and tenacity when working with a wide range of people including those experiencing mental health challenges.
- Good mediation skills and persuasive style.
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level or equivalent relevant experience.
- GCSE (Grade A-C) or equivalent in English Language.
- Willingness to train in Employment Retention.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Employment Law and welfare benefits training
- Mediation training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years experience of working with people who have experienced mental health problems with health, social services, voluntary sector or mainstream educational or employment services
- Experience of working directly with employers and employees regarding work adjustments for disability/ill health.
- Of helping people to obtain or keep education/work.
- Experience of supporting clients on a 1-1 basis.
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of welfare benefits and all disability/employment related benefits.
- Personal experience of mental health recovery
- Experience of carrying out person centre recovery plans
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
- You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the employment needs and
- difficulties of people who experience mental ill-health.
- Knowledge of range of resources for helping people to maintain employment when facing ill health difficulties.
- Understanding of Equality Act (2010) in relation to employment.
- Awareness and understanding of confidentiality.
- Ability to initiate and develop relationships with employers whilst being astute to their needs.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently.
- Vocational assessment and profiling.
- Partnership working to reach positive outcomes for clients.
Desirable
- Employment Law and welfare benefits training.
- Mediation training
- An understanding of the principle and practice of supported employment.
- Experience in delivering job retention support as significant part of job role.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Skills in vocational assessment and in assessing ill health obstacles to returning to work and working with employees to overcome these.
- Ability to see solutions rather than problems.
- Able to demonstrate empathy and tenacity when working with a wide range of people including those experiencing mental health challenges.
- Good mediation skills and persuasive style.
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level or equivalent relevant experience.
- GCSE (Grade A-C) or equivalent in English Language.
- Willingness to train in Employment Retention.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Employment Law and welfare benefits training
- Mediation training
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.
