Benefits
* Be part of an exciting pilot scheme providing a brand new programme to assist locals to overcome health-related barriers to be back on the path to employment
* Be able to have your say in how to improve services and be able to finally focus on the quality of service rather just box ticking
* Manage a smaller caseload in order to really provide tailored, quality support to our clients to make the biggest impact possible
* Come join a organisation where we practice what we preach by ensuring each employee is truly supported in the role and opportunity for professional development is always explored
* Be part of a charity who truly cares by putting clients wellbeing above all else and always celebrates our clients achievements no matter how big or small
* Join a growing, adaptable organisation that looks to promote internally based on capability rather than time in seat
* Enjoy 25 days annual leave on top of a mandatory Christmas shutdown period which adds another 5 additional days of annual leave each year
The Opportunity
WorkWell is a government funded programme that offers an early-intervention work and health support and assessment service. This provides holistic support to overcome health-related barriers to employment, and a single, joined-up gateway to other support services.
We work in partnership with mental and/or physical health clinical teams, GP practices and other referral partners who refer clients who are currently in employment but are experiencing difficulties in the workplace and require assistance to help them return to work, remain in work or find new employment. This programme will also support those who have fallen out of work to get the support they need to return to employment. That support will be tailored to their specific needs and circumstances.
We would like you to join our team of Work and Health Coaches to provide highly effective support to individuals and guide them on their journey to returning, remaining or finding new employment while also supporting them to improve their health and wellbeing. The Work and Health Coach is instrumental in supporting participants to remove health related barriers by sourcing and funding appropriate interventions.
Essential
* Demonstrable experience of successfully working to targets (E)
* Experience providing case management support to a caseload of clients with health and/or employment related barriers
* Understanding of the practical impact of common health conditions on an individual s ability to work.
* Ability to manage a caseload of individuals with different needs and goals.
* Practical experience in accessing external support services and well developed networking skills.
Desirable
* Experience of supporting people to obtain or keep work
* Experience of working within health services
* Own personal lived experience of recovery from mental or physical health difficulties
We have two vacancies both full time but one post is for a materntiy cover (12 months).
Who we are:
Founded in 1992 by a group of mental health professionals, Working Well Trust was established to address the issue of low employment rates for people who have experienced mental health issues. Since starting we have seen advances in the specialist support offered to people seeking employment and a change in cultural attitudes towards mental health.
In the last few years we have adapted this approach to work with people with Autism (ASD), people with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or complex issues including homelessness or addiction.
We focus on four main areas:
Employment Support offering support that meets the individual s needs using both the traditional stepped approach and the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.
Employer support enabling the recruitment and retention of their employees.
Social Enterprises we offer training within social enterprises for people who want to gain a new skill, increase their confidence and be part of a team.
Business and Enterprise support providing one to one advice to clients who wish to start up or expand an enterprise.
Co-production - Working Well remains committed to the principles of the recovery model and continuously improve its services through co-production.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details on this role.
Interviews will be arranged throughout the application window. Therefore, it is important to get your application in as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy early.