About this role
Job summary
As part of the NHS England initiative , the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services, have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Future's Positive Team as an Employment Specialist, to deliver employment support to individuals with mental health conditions in the borough of Gedling as part of the County South IPS Team. Getting into employment can be a critical part of a recovery journey, so you will be focusing on providing motivational, supportive and person centred support to enable people to secure employment
We have an great opportunity an individual to join our Future's Positive Team as community-based Employment Specialists. You will provide individual support to people faced with barriers into employment, using a strength-based approach to gain sustainable paid work. You will be working with a caseload of 20-30 people and liaise with employers and a range of stake holders. As part of your role you will meet targets set by NHS England.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies
Main duties of the job
You will provide support and guidance to people who have experienced mental health challenges in exploring their interest and opportunities to find and retain employment.
You will have an individual caseload, complete vocational profiles, support service users with interviews and actions plans, and support people when they are in employment.
You will proactively engage with employers to open up and secure employment opportunities and you will network with Job Centres and Employment Schemes in the local area.
You will have experience of working with people with mental health challenges , have an understanding of working with the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) evidence base / principles.
You will meet targets set by NHS England which include engaging with service users , finding and retaining employment for service users.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description Job responsibilities
The Future's Positive Employment Service (IPS) work across the Local Mental Health Team's (LMHT's) in Nottinghamshire
You will have a caseload of people who have experienced mental health challenges and want to find or return to employment . You will support them by assessing their specific employment needs through vocational profiling
You will co locate in the LMHT's and meet regularly with the care team to promote employment and raise expectations around the ability of service users to access employment
You will proactively work with employers and network with community organisations
(Please see attached job description for full role responsibilities)
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Qualification/Training Essential
Educated to degree level/equivalent in employment Counselling or Careers Guidance/equivalent as evidenced by a relevant qualification
Desirable
Occupational Therapy or Occupational Psychology Training IPS Training Employer Engagement Training
Experience Essential
Previous experience with health, social services, or the voluntary sector, working with people who have experienced mental health problems Experience of working in employment support
Desirable
Personal experience of mental health problems Experience of working in an IPS Service
Knowledge Essential
An understanding of the principles and practice of Individual Placement and Support. An understanding of Employer engagement and strategies Understanding of Recovery principles A working knowledge of Human Resources good practice and Employment legislation in relation to supporting people with mental health needs in the work place Understanding of Welfare Rights
Desirable
An understanding of applied research methods Good presentation skills
Skills Essential
An ability to initiate and develop relationships with employers while being aware of their needs Ability to build and develop relationships with service users having awareness of their needs to access employment IT Skills Motivational Skills Use own initiative Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Vocational assessment skills
Desirable
Good marketing skills Good negotiation skills and persuasive style
Contractual Requirements Essential
A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post, however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2012 Willingness to work flexible hours according to the demands of the job.
Values & Behaviours Essential
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical Requirements Essential
Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction. Has the ability to perform the full range of Employment Specialist duties.
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.
Employer details Employer name Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Gedling Local Mental Health Team - Manor Road
Manor Road
Carlton, Nottingham
NG4 3AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)