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5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Nottingham

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree or equivalent, understanding of health-related employment challenges, experience in relevant sectors, relationship-building skills, initiative, a clean driving license, and a welcoming attitude toward lived experience.
  • You will manage a caseload, support clients in job searches, create action plans, source job opportunities, ensure in-work support, and collaborate with employers and agencies to promote employment.

Requirements

  • Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience
  • Desirable trained in IPS approach
  • An understanding of the employment needs, and challenges faced by people who experience health difficulties
  • Experience/understanding of working with people with health support needs, or a similar client group within health, social services, or the voluntary sector
  • Natural ability to build close, trusting, and productive relationships with people
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative to develop and promote a service
  • Clean driving licence and full-time access to car as this role requires travel
  • Overseas equivalent qualifications will be accepted
  • We welcome applicants with lived experience and encourage applications that reflect the relevance to the post.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of up to 25 clients who have health support needs who are motivated to start/return to work
  • Deliver the IPS approach for which training will be given
  • Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations, and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment. This includes support with their job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques and career development
  • Source job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with local employers to explore hidden as well as advertised employment opportunities
  • Once employment has been secured, continue to provide quality service through conducting regular visits, effective monitoring and in-work support to clients and employers to help sustain employment
  • Work with employers to promote the service, identify job opportunities and ensure appropriate strategies are in place to reduce barriers in the workplace this can include exploring job carving i.e., carving small slices of work from the duties other staff do not have time to do
  • Develop effective working relationships with a range of external agencies who can help individuals to achieve their employment goals. This may include local colleges and training providers.

FAQs

What is the salary for the Employment Specialist position?

The salary for the Employment Specialist position is £28,407.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours for this role are full-time, totaling 37.5 hours per week.

Is the position permanent?

No, this position is a fixed-term contract.

Where is the role located?

The role is based in Mid-Nottinghamshire, specifically in Newark/Sherwood.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should be educated to a degree level or have equivalent experience. Additionally, training in the IPS approach is desirable.

What kind of clients will I be working with?

You will manage a caseload of clients who have health support needs and are motivated to start or return to work.

Will I receive any training for this role?

Yes, successful candidates will receive comprehensive employability training, including training in the IPS approach.

Is a driving license required for this position?

Yes, a clean driving license and full-time access to a car are required, as the role involves travel.

How many clients will I be managing at one time?

You will be responsible for managing a caseload of up to 25 clients.

What benefits does Standguide offer?

Standguide offers a range of benefits, including CPD training, a generous pension scheme, a company health plan, 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, and paid sick days.

Does Standguide support applicants with lived experience?

Yes, Standguide welcomes applicants with lived experience and encourages applications that reflect the relevance to the position.

What checks are conducted for successful candidates?

Successful candidates will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

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