IPS Employment Specialist - West London

Morgan Hunt currently requires an IPS Employment Specialist for NHS based in West London.

Pay Rate: £18ph to 20ph Ltd.

Hours: 37.5 hrs 9am to 5pm Mon to Fri.

Location: West London.

Duration 4 months on going contract.

Job Summary

The candidate will provide advice, coaching and support to clients with mental health conditions who wish to pursue paid employment, in line with the Individual Placement & Support (IPS) principles. The candidate will be integrated with a multidisciplinary community mental health team, providing the employment support element of the overall care plan. The candidate will work closely with mental health professionals, employers and other agencies to support the employment goals of their clients. The candidate will ensure accurate record keeping in line with IPS fidelity and will promote the service to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Result Areas & Performance

• 1. Be part of a team of employment specialists delivering employment support in accordance with the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) model
• 2. Engage in supervision and ongoing support with other IPS specialists with a view to achieving high fidelity within the IPS service
• 3. Develop and deliver a range of practical services to meet clients' needs, including career guidance, CV preparation, benefits advice, individual coping techniques or work coaching, and practical assistance in seeking and securing work/learning
• 4. As a member of the IPS team, provide advice to other staff in relation to employment needs of service users, considering options such as referral to the IPS service or signposting to other services
• 5. Build relationships with local employers and maintain up to date information on employment and labour market issues and local services
• 6. Work in partnership with external agencies such as Job Centre Plus, advice centres and training providers to meet client needs and promote the service
• 7. Maintain accurate and up to date records of activity and outcomes in line with organisational and nationally agreed requirements
• 8. Maintain service delivery in line with local and national quality assurance standards
• 9. Effectively manage own caseload of clients; monitoring, reviewing and reporting activity and outcomes in line with organisational and national targets
• 10. Contribute to the development of a service that is locally responsive and supports minority/disadvantaged communities
• 11. Receive regular supervision and training to meet individual, team, organisation and national needs.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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