This is an excellent opportunity to be part of something new, a project aimed at supporting service users on their own individual recovery journey and we would like to invite you to play an integral role in this established service that aims to provide high quality clinical care for patients across North Lincolnshire.
We are looking for someone who has experience in providing employment advice and guidance. The role of Employment Specialist will help our patients to consider options for returning to work and supporting them to stay in work. To do this the successful candidate will need to develop partnerships with employers, local providers and services to ensure that the employment support needs of the patients are met.
Key Responsibilities
* Help patients to identify and consider options for returning to work and staying in work, and set their own personal job goals.
* Ensure patients have access to employment law advice and are supported to exercise their rights under the Equality Act; working closely with employers where necessary on complex job retention issues, including cases of discrimination.
* Teach employability skills to patients on a one‑to‑one basis and in group workshops where necessary (e.g. CVs, interview skills, etc.).
* Keep up to date with local and national labour market trends, education/training opportunities, welfare benefit changes, and employment law in relation to people with mental health conditions.
* Work as part of a team, sharing knowledge and expertise, and contributing to team meetings and service development activities.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
About
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
We Are Committed To Inclusive Cultures And Really Value People In Our Organisation.
For further details or informal visits contact:
Name: Alyx Coggan
Job title: Specialist Forensic & Community Wellbeing Manager
Email address: alyx.coggan1@nhs.net
Telephone number: 03000216300
James Richardson - IPS Team Leader
Email: james.richardson36@nhs.net
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