IPS Employment Specialist (SW)

• To carry a case load of Service Users with severe mental illness who are currently off work / unemployed, receiving specialist mental health services and who wish to return to work. • Focus on rapid job search with the service user, whilst utilising local support networks to help them overcome their barriers to employment. • Source job opportunities for service users through tailored job search and regular contact with employers. • When placing service users with employers, ensure that the quality of work environments is explored, including potential for workplace adjustments that will accommodate individual strengths, skills symptoms and coping skills. • To develop effective working relationships with a range of external agencies who might be better able to help individuals to achieve their employment goals for example, local colleges, training providers and external supported employment services • To provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to help with any new or reoccurring issues in relation to mental health and job sustainability. • To provide individualised support to service users once they have returned to work to assist them in maintaining employment. • Meet and exceed job outcome targets for service users For full details of the role and responsibilities please see attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities • To carry a case load of Service Users with severe mental illness who are currently off work / unemployed, receiving specialist mental health services and who wish to return to work. • Focus on rapid job search with the service user, whilst utilising local support networks to help them overcome their barriers to employment. • Source job opportunities for service users through tailored job search and regular contact with employers. • When placing service users with employers, ensure that the quality of work environments is explored, including potential for workplace adjustments that will accommodate individual strengths, skills symptoms and coping skills. • To develop effective working relationships with a range of external agencies who might be better able to help individuals to achieve their employment goals for example, local colleges, training providers and external supported employment services • To provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to help with any new or reoccurring issues in relation to mental health and job sustainability. • To provide individualised support to service users once they have returned to work to assist them in maintaining employment. • Meet and exceed job outcome targets for service users For full details of the role and responsibilities please see attached job description and person specification.