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1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching

AI generated summary

  • You need a strong grasp of the IPS model, excellent motivational skills, flexibility in hours and travel, plus strong organization and time management. Must be a car driver.
  • You’ll support individuals with mental health issues in finding meaningful employment, provide career guidance, maintain partnerships, and manage administrative tasks for referrals and assessments.

Requirements

  • - A good understanding of the IPS model of working, mental and physical health problems and the issues and barriers this can create for our clients
  • - Excellent motivational, presentation and listening skills
  • - A willingness to travel in the local area and to work outside of office hours as required
  • - Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • - The ability to prioritise workload and be flexible to the demands of this ever changing role
  • - The postholder will be required to be a car driver

Responsibilities

  • To do everything you can to help the individuals we work with to source appropriate, meaningful paid roles with local organisations/employers.
  • Day to day, youll offer support to individuals who are suffering with mental ill health and other chronic health conditions, offering careers advice and guidance, helping people to set their own recovery and employment focused goals and provide training in personal and skills development such as CV preparation and interview techniques.
  • Youll also be responsible for establishing and maintaining positive links with Primary care providers, clinical teams, partner organisations, local employers and other relevant agencies and have the initiative to develop and promote the service.
  • Additionally, you will have responsibility for maintaining efficient admin systems to ensure referrals, assessments and reviews are completed in a timely manner.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Employment Specialist.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in Woking.

What is the salary range for the Employment Specialist role?

The salary range for this role is between GBP 28,182 and GBP 29,547 inclusive per annum.

What type of individuals does the Employment Specialist work with?

The Employment Specialist works with individuals who have, or are recovering from, mental health problems and other chronic health conditions.

What is the primary goal of the Employment Specialist?

The primary goal of the Employment Specialist is to help individuals find paid employment or return to work after a period of ill health.

What kind of support will the Employment Specialist provide to clients?

The Employment Specialist will offer support in areas such as career advice, setting recovery and employment goals, personal skills development, CV preparation, and interview techniques.

Are there specific qualifications or experience needed for this role?

Candidates should have a good understanding of the IPS model of working and the issues related to mental and physical health problems, along with excellent motivational, presentation, and listening skills.

Is driving a requirement for this role?

Yes, the post-holder will be required to be a car driver.

How many roles are available for the Employment Specialist position?

There are three roles available for the Employment Specialist position.

Is there an emphasis on diversity in the recruitment process?

Yes, there is a commitment to increasing diversity, and applications from individuals with lived experience and/or those from Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups are welcomed.

Will candidates be interviewed immediately after applying?

No, this is a rolling recruitment process, and candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.

Are there opportunities for learning and development in this position?

Yes, the organization offers a wide range of apprenticeships and encourages employees to apply for relevant apprenticeships once they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation.

Who is the employer for this position?

The employer for this position is Waythrough, which was established following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship.

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