IPS Employment Specialist - Connect to Work
About the role
REF: NWM/621 Please note – Driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.
Full-Time – 37.5 Hours per week - Monday - Friday
Salary
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£31,049 per annum
Location Coverage This is a hybrid role, a minimum of 65% work in the community meeting clients and employers. Work from Home is an option for completing admin tasks.
Location: South Norfolk and surrounding areas
As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping people find meaningful and fulfilling employment. Joining a well-established and award-winning IPS service that utilises the skills of people with backgrounds from a variety of industries. Providing you with excellent training and the support you need to take on the role, develop your skills and have access to a broad range of opportunities within Norfolk and Waveney Mind.
We welcome applications from all experience levels and backgrounds, you do not need experience in the mental health sector to apply. What you will need is the ability to motivate and build relationships with clients, strong organisational skills, the confidence to communicate and engage with a range of employers and stakeholders and a fundamental belief that anyone who wants to work can work.
What is an IPS Employment Specialist? Role This is a rewarding and dynamic role where no day is the same and you’ll be making a genuine difference to people’s lives. Using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model you’ll be:
Supporting and motivating individuals with mental health conditions to access and sustain paid employment.
Regularly meeting with clients to listen, offer support and help them identify their best job match, reflecting their skills and aspirations.
Supporting the clients through CV production, interview techniques and managing their health at work.
Advocating for your clients by educating and engaging with employers regarding the IPS service.
Sourcing job opportunities for your clients through regular contact with local employers within the community.
Promoting employment and raising expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment, breaking down the barriers for them.
You can find more information about the role here - Individual Placement Support - Employment Specialist Full - YouTube IPS is based on these 8 evidence based principles - https://ipsgrow.org.uk/about/what-is-ips/8-principles-of-ips/ You can find more information about the IPS Model here - https://ipsgrow.org.uk/about/what-is-ips/ Who are we looking for? You will need to be supportive and empathetic with great communication and listening skills. Also, the ability to initiate and develop relationships with individuals and be able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as; via phone or face-to-face in the community, alongside having excellent time management and organisational skills.
We are actively interested in individuals who have experience in roles in at least one of the following areas; coaching, mentoring, recruitment, training, human resources, pastoral support, management, mental health, education, or sales.
Job Description : **JD NWM Employment Specialist - Connect to work.pdf
Please note:** The link to the job description (JD) may not work for all users due to system access restrictions. If you experience any issues accessing the JD, please contact the HR: HelpdeskHR@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk Closing Date: Monday 27th October Interview Date: TBC How To Apply Candidates need to complete an application form, the link to the application form can be found here Norfolk and Waveney Mind - Application Form.docx once you have downloaded and completed the application form you will be required to upload your application form via the “Apply for this job” . If you need to contact us please contact the HR Department on 0300 330 5488. Safeguarding Statement Norfolk and Waveney Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check as well as other safeguarding checks.
Please note : Internal candidates will be given priority consideration for this position.
Recruitment Guidance for Candidates.pdf
About Norfolk and Waveney Mind
We're Norfolk and Waveney Mind, your local mental health charity offering an extensive range of mental health services, along with associated training, advice and information.
We believe that no one should have to face poor mental health alone and with the right support and resources anybody can create a life that feels meaningful to them. We work in our communities to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.
With over one in four people experiencing a mental health problem and 104 people choosing to take their own lives each week in the UK, the need for good quality mental health support, advice and information is vital.
As a local Mind, we are independent charity - we raise our own funds, and we have our own Board of Trustees who are responsible for how we’re run.
Being local we understand our community and tailor our services in response to what people need most.
Being part of the Mind network means we benefit from shared support, knowledge and ideas. Nationally, Mind gives advice and support to anyone who needs it, campaigns to improve services and raise awareness.
We work in partnership with Mind nationally and the other local Minds in our network to deliver high quality services to anyone who needs them.
For a full list of our services, please visit www.norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk
IPS Employment Specialist - Connect to Work
About the role
REF: NWM/621 Please note – Driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.
Full-Time – 37.5 Hours per week - Monday - Friday
Salary
-
£31,049 per annum
Location Coverage This is a hybrid role, a minimum of 65% work in the community meeting clients and employers. Work from Home is an option for completing admin tasks.
Location: South Norfolk and surrounding areas
As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping people find meaningful and fulfilling employment. Joining a well-established and award-winning IPS service that utilises the skills of people with backgrounds from a variety of industries. Providing you with excellent training and the support you need to take on the role, develop your skills and have access to a broad range of opportunities within Norfolk and Waveney Mind.
We welcome applications from all experience levels and backgrounds, you do not need experience in the mental health sector to apply. What you will need is the ability to motivate and build relationships with clients, strong organisational skills, the confidence to communicate and engage with a range of employers and stakeholders and a fundamental belief that anyone who wants to work can work.
What is an IPS Employment Specialist? Role This is a rewarding and dynamic role where no day is the same and you’ll be making a genuine difference to people’s lives. Using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model you’ll be:
Supporting and motivating individuals with mental health conditions to access and sustain paid employment.
Regularly meeting with clients to listen, offer support and help them identify their best job match, reflecting their skills and aspirations.
Supporting the clients through CV production, interview techniques and managing their health at work.
Advocating for your clients by educating and engaging with employers regarding the IPS service.
Sourcing job opportunities for your clients through regular contact with local employers within the community.
Promoting employment and raising expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment, breaking down the barriers for them.
You can find more information about the role here - Individual Placement Support - Employment Specialist Full - YouTube IPS is based on these 8 evidence based principles - https://ipsgrow.org.uk/about/what-is-ips/8-principles-of-ips/ You can find more information about the IPS Model here - https://ipsgrow.org.uk/about/what-is-ips/ Who are we looking for? You will need to be supportive and empathetic with great communication and listening skills. Also, the ability to initiate and develop relationships with individuals and be able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as; via phone or face-to-face in the community, alongside having excellent time management and organisational skills.
We are actively interested in individuals who have experience in roles in at least one of the following areas; coaching, mentoring, recruitment, training, human resources, pastoral support, management, mental health, education, or sales.
Job Description : **JD NWM Employment Specialist - Connect to work.pdf
Please note:** The link to the job description (JD) may not work for all users due to system access restrictions. If you experience any issues accessing the JD, please contact the HR: HelpdeskHR@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk Closing Date: Monday 27th October Interview Date: TBC How To Apply Candidates need to complete an application form, the link to the application form can be found here Norfolk and Waveney Mind - Application Form.docx once you have downloaded and completed the application form you will be required to upload your application form via the “Apply for this job” . If you need to contact us please contact the HR Department on 0300 330 5488. Safeguarding Statement Norfolk and Waveney Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check as well as other safeguarding checks.
Please note : Internal candidates will be given priority consideration for this position.
Recruitment Guidance for Candidates.pdf
About Norfolk and Waveney Mind
We're Norfolk and Waveney Mind, your local mental health charity offering an extensive range of mental health services, along with associated training, advice and information.
We believe that no one should have to face poor mental health alone and with the right support and resources anybody can create a life that feels meaningful to them. We work in our communities to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.
With over one in four people experiencing a mental health problem and 104 people choosing to take their own lives each week in the UK, the need for good quality mental health support, advice and information is vital.
As a local Mind, we are independent charity - we raise our own funds, and we have our own Board of Trustees who are responsible for how we’re run.
Being local we understand our community and tailor our services in response to what people need most.
Being part of the Mind network means we benefit from shared support, knowledge and ideas. Nationally, Mind gives advice and support to anyone who needs it, campaigns to improve services and raise awareness.
We work in partnership with Mind nationally and the other local Minds in our network to deliver high quality services to anyone who needs them.
For a full list of our services, please visit www.norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk