Job summary
Inclusion IAPT Employment Service Thurrock
IAPT Employment Advisor
Full Time Band 4 plus 5% Fringe HCAS benefit
This is an exciting time to be joining us. We are expanding our existing employment support team in Thurrock so we can support anyone struggling with their mental health wellbeing in Thurrock. A new team of Employment Advisors is being recruited to support individuals accessing our Inclusion Thurrock IAPT service. The team will work alongside and be supported by our high performing IPS Employment Service.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled group of individuals who are creative and sensitive to support our clients back into the work place or support those who are already in employment to both maintain their roles and to thrive.
Main duties of the job
Key attributes: Strongng conviction that anyone can work and build hopeful relationships, if given the right support and encouragement.
- Determination to work towards ensuring service users chosen occupation is honoured
- Self-starter with minimal supervision required but strong team awareness.
- Able to build relationships with service users and internal and external relationships in the community
- Proactive in job seeking
- Dynamic and good at marketing skills
- Able to work assertively and diplomatically to influence clinical team and significant others
About us
Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT).
We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive services realising all the benefits a modern national NHS organisation can bring. To do this, we need a well trained and supported workforce and place significant investment in training and development opportunities. We have market-leading opportunities and terms and conditions.
We are proud to have dedicated, passionate and professional staff across our services. We employ a broad spectrum of roles to ensure we meet the needs of those we work with. This includes Doctors, Nurses, Therapists, Allied Health Professionals, Psycho-social Workers, Peer Mentors and Volunteers.
There has never been a better time to join Inclusion (and the Trust); take a look at our Benefits Leaflet to see what else we can offer you.
The Trust works in partnership with the NHS programme 'Step into Health', supporting ex-service personnel into a career in the NHS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is part of an innovative new IAPT employment service, aligned and working closely with the other Inclusion Thurrock Services and Recovery College, to support people with mental health problems with employment needs. Evidence based supported employment, Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is the model being used. The post holder will be instrumental in supporting individuals using this evidence based model. You will be supported in this process by the IAPT Senior Employment Advisor and the IAPT Clinical Lead.
The role will involve working directly with IAPT Therapists, Jobcentre Plus, employers, trade unions, world of work and employment agencies, to keep people in employment and secure employment opportunities. You will work closely with practitioners in Thurrock Community Mental Health teams, Recovery College and other services serving Thurrock. We are keen to make a real difference to the vocational outcomes of people accessing our services.
So if you would like to join us in this exciting new service - please ensure your apply early.
For more information about the role please contact Steve Eldred, IPS Team Leader on 01375898680stephen.eldred@mpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is part of an innovative new IAPT employment service, aligned and working closely with the other Inclusion Thurrock Services and Recovery College, to support people with mental health problems with employment needs. Evidence based supported employment, Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is the model being used. The post holder will be instrumental in supporting individuals using this evidence based model. You will be supported in this process by the IAPT Senior Employment Advisor and the IAPT Clinical Lead.
The role will involve working directly with IAPT Therapists, Jobcentre Plus, employers, trade unions, world of work and employment agencies, to keep people in employment and secure employment opportunities. You will work closely with practitioners in Thurrock Community Mental Health teams, Recovery College and other services serving Thurrock. We are keen to make a real difference to the vocational outcomes of people accessing our services.
So if you would like to join us in this exciting new service - please ensure your apply early.
For more information about the role please contact Steve Eldred, IPS Team Leader on 01375898680stephen.eldred@mpft.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- NVQ level 3 minimum or equivalent. Evidence of further study in vocational training, careers advice, job retention and presentism
- Experience of providing vocational/employment support.
- Ability to assess individual strengths in relation to employment. Ability to adapt activities to be appropriate for the needs of an individual client.
- Ability to collect and report data to support service performance and evaluation
- Effective written and oral communication skills. Sound IT Skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of a good customer service background.
- Experience of supporting people with MH conditions into vocational/employment activities.
- Understanding of the employment needs barriers and difficulties faced by people with MH conditions.
- Experience of assessing, planning and facilitating activities that focus on recovery and vocational skills.
- Working knowledge of community resources.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- NVQ level 3 minimum or equivalent. Evidence of further study in vocational training, careers advice, job retention and presentism
- Experience of providing vocational/employment support.
- Ability to assess individual strengths in relation to employment. Ability to adapt activities to be appropriate for the needs of an individual client.
- Ability to collect and report data to support service performance and evaluation
- Effective written and oral communication skills. Sound IT Skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of a good customer service background.
- Experience of supporting people with MH conditions into vocational/employment activities.
- Understanding of the employment needs barriers and difficulties faced by people with MH conditions.
- Experience of assessing, planning and facilitating activities that focus on recovery and vocational skills.
- Working knowledge of community resources.
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
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).
