About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a newIPS Education & Employment Specialist to join our Oxfordshire based team!
This is an excellent opportunity to join a team who have recently been awarded a national Quality Kite Mark. We are seeking an employment specialist to join the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Team in Oxfordshire on a full time basis.
We welcome people from a range of backgrounds and a variety of experience. If you're resilient, empathic and determined to open doors, challenge prejudice, and champion the skills and talents of individuals, then a career in IPS could be for you.
These roles are for those who are passionate and proactive about supporting people who have experienced mental health challenges to live well in the community.
The role of an Employment Specialist is incredibly dynamic and diverse. One moment you'll be working closely with IPS clients to set goals, refining CVs, or practising interview techniques, the next you'll be approaching potential employers and discussing roles and job flexibility.
We pride ourselves in being a supportive team within a great organisation If you are passionate, creative, solution focused, good at building hopeful relationships and growing trust, a career in IPS could be a varied and rewarding role for you.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Main duties of the job
You will be working to support people either to gain employment or retain their current employment as part of multi-disciplinary (MDT) team's within the City Of Oxford. The Employment Specialist's will join an IPS team working under the direction of an IPS team leader to deliver IPS as part of the holistic recovery plan for mental health service users in the community. You will be required to manage a caseload of up to 20 people at any one time who have experienced mental health problems and who are waiting to either gain new employment or retain their current employment. The Employment Specialist is expected to deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach - for which training will be given. Working directly with all relevant stakeholders: the service user, Oxford Health staff, partner agencies ,employers and people who have experienced mental health challenges themselves - you will support the service users on your caseload to gain and retain paid employment. Working directly with all relevant stakeholders: the service user, Oxford Health staff, partner agencies ,employers and people who have experienced mental health challenges themselves - you will support the service users on your caseload to gain and retain paid employment.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in supported employment service and/or equivalent experience Experience of working with people with mental health problems or a similar service user group Experience of partnership working negotiation and liaison work with other agencies
Desirable
Trained in IPS approach
Qualifications Essential
Educated to Degree level or equivalent (vocational experience/training/ or other qualifications (2) use of IT and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Skills Essential
Excellent organisational and communication skills
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 Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address John Sharich House, Slade Hospital Site,
Horspath Driftway,
Headington
OX3 7JH
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)