Overview
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Hours: 37 per week
Salary: NJC Grade F SCP 19-24 £32,061 - £35,412
Please note this position is to cover Burnley area.
The IPS Service is an ICB funded programme, available nationally, which offers around 12 months of supported employment to eligible participants to help them to find or stay in work.
Responsibilities
* Support people with long term health conditions and/or barriers to employment in Blackpool to find or stay in work, using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.
* Work in town centre offices and in the wider community; some local travel is required and applicants need to have access to a vehicle on a daily basis.
* Liaise with and meet local employers at their premises; build excellent relationships and strong communication skills are essential.
* Manage a caseload of clients with long term health conditions or barriers to work, delivering holistic, person-centred support to secure suitable paid employment aligned to client preferences.
* Deliver a model of employment support called Individual Placement and Support (IPS); full training will be provided.
* Initiate and develop relationships with local employers using multiple channels (email, telephone, face-to-face).
* Broker reasonable adjustments and working patterns to help clients achieve or retain sustainable employment where suitable.
* Collaborate with colleagues across referral agencies and health professionals to ensure quality referrals and promote recovery through employment.
Qualifications and Experience
* Hold a Level 4 relevant qualification or equivalent, or have a minimum of 2 years demonstrable experience providing employment support, advice and guidance.
* We encourage applications from candidates with lived experience.
* Having access to a vehicle to attend appointments is essential for the post.
Benefits and Additional Information
* Achievable work-life balance through a range of flexible working options
* Annual leave: 26 days per year, rising to 28 after five years and 32 after ten years, with option to purchase additional leave via salary sacrifice
* Competitive pension schemes
* Generous special leave provisions for caring responsibilities, domestic emergencies and bereavement
* Maternity, paternity and adoption leave above statutory minimum
* Childcare voucher scheme
* Corporate leisure scheme
* Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including access to the e-learning site iPool
* Regular supervision and annual appraisal
* Occupational sick pay and health support
* Outstanding service awards recognising dedicated and outstanding employees
* A range of travel benefits (train season ticket, car sharing, cycling schemes, staff parking and more)
* Free health MOT at corporate health events
* Free independent, face-to-face counselling and helpline, plus Mental Health First Aid support
* Employee discounts to national attractions
* Note: This post requires access to PSN services and may require Basic Disclosure (DBS); satisfactory references, medical clearance, qualification evidence and legal working status are required
From the moment you join us, you’ll receive a number of benefits. Please view the Job Description and the benefits of working for Blackpool Council prior to applying.
Additional Information
Are you a Blackpool resident aged between 16-24? You may access free guidance on producing a quality application for job vacancies such as this one through Blackpool Council’s Youth Hub - The Platform.
This post requires access to PSN services or networks and the successful post holder will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure check of unspent convictions through Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
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