Overview
Are you passionate about supporting people and empathetic to the diverse needs of those accessing mental health services? Are you motivated to grow in a challenging but rewarding role? Dorset Work Matters is recruiting Band 5 Employment Specialists to support clients across Dorset. This new role is funded to widen access to vital employment support services.
Dorset Work Matters is a partnership between Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust and Dorset Mental Health Forum. Since 2019, the service has provided evidence-based support to individuals with mental health diagnoses, helping them secure paid employment through the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. Our aim is to support people with mental health conditions into sustainable employment, working closely with NHS teams, employers and partners. While based within a Community Mental Health team, most work will be community-based.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds to promote inclusivity.
Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with clients to identify employment goals, develop CVs and application forms, and prepare effectively for interviews.
* Support clients in discussing their mental health condition with potential employers, should they choose to disclose.
* Provide welfare benefits advice and calculations to help clients make informed employment decisions.
* Engage directly with local employers to create and secure tailored job opportunities, including job carving.
* Deliver ongoing in-work support to both clients and employers, ensuring sustainable employment outcomes.
* Adhere to the quality standards and compliance requirements of the IPS Fidelity Model, striving to meet or exceed the service\'s KPIs.
* Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in line with Service and IPS Fidelity Model requirements.
* Demonstrate strong organisational skills by managing caseloads efficiently, prioritising tasks, and meeting deadlines.
* Perform a high volume of administrative duties with attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in reporting, documentation, and data entry.
Qualifications and expectations
* Motivated, empathetic Employment Specialist to support people with mental health conditions into sustainable employment.
* Ability to work closely with NHS teams and partners; most work will be community-based.
* Commitment to inclusivity and working with diverse backgrounds.
About Dorset HealthCare
We are on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We run 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000. We are an inclusive workplace, with a diverse and dedicated workforce of around 7,000.
Our commitment to the workforce
We celebrate diversity and strive to be the best version of ourselves. You’ll be part of a strong team, challenged to grow, and able to contribute to a culture that values excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
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