Job Overview
Are you interested in working with individuals with eating disorders and supporting them with their employment needs?
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 in Oxford Health is incredibly dynamic and diverse. One moment you’ll be working closely with IPS clients to set goals, refining their CVs, or practising interview techniques, the next, you’ll be out in the local community 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.
You will work with the IPS team leader’s and other IPS Employment specialists to assist in the development of the wider service across the county.
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) teams within the City Of Oxford.
The Employment Specialist 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.
You will work directly with all relevant stakeholders: the service user, Oxford Health staff, partner agencies, employers and people who have experienced mental health challenges themselves – to support the service users on your caseload to gain and retain paid employment.
Working for our organisation
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East 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"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role of an Employment Specialist in Oxford Health is incredibly dynamic and diverse. One moment you’ll be working closely with IPS clients to set goals, refining their CVs, or practising interview techniques, the next, you’ll be out in the local community 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.
You will work with the IPS team leader’s and other IPS Employment specialists to assist in the development of the wider service across the county.
Please note, interviews for this role will likely be after the Christmas period.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Essential criteria
o Educated to Degree level or equivalent (vocational experience/training/ or other qualifications)
o Hold a Full Driving licence and have access to a car
o Able to use IT and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
* Desirable criteria
o Trained in IPS Model
o Mental Health first Aid or similar
Experience
* Essential criteria
o Experience of working in supported employment service and/or equivalent experience.
o Experience of working with people with mental health problems or a similar service user group
* Desirable criteria
o Experience of partnership working negotiation and liaison work with other agencies
Knowledge
* Essential criteria
o Knowledge of disability and special needs issues, policies, and legislation in relation to employment
Documents to Download
* IPS Employment Specialist (PDF, 904.2KB)
* Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)
Recruiter Contact Details
Name: Shelley Monaghan
Title: Operational Service Manager
Email: shelley.monaghan@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07500 785061
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