Employment Specialist inBlandford Forum inBlandford Forum PUBLISHED
WED 15 JAN 2025
Candidates should possess a passion for helping people and the ability to empathize with diverse needs. The role emphasises the importance of maintaining compliance with the IPS Fidelity Model while meeting key performance indicators. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required, which will be facilitated by the Trust. Applicants are encouraged to reflect relevant experience in their supporting statements during the application process.
If you are passionate about people, empathetic to the diverse needs of individuals who access mental health services and have the ability and drive to develop into this challenging but rewarding role, then you may be the person we are looking for!
We are recruiting full time Band 5 Employment Specialist to join the Dorset Work Matters Team supporting clients in Blandford.
Dorset Work Matters is a service jointly delivered by Dorset HealthCare NHS University Foundation Trust and Dorset Mental Health Forum, providing evidence-based employment support to people with a mental health diagnosis.
This role is an opportunity to support individuals to gain competitive paid employment using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.
The role is based within the Blandford Community Mental Health team however the majority of your time will be spent in the local community.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Identifying job goals and skills, writing CVs and application forms, preparing individuals for interviews, discussing what they might want to say to employers about their health condition, providing welfare benefits calculations and engaging with employers.
Working directly with employers to job carve and securing employment opportunities then subsequently, provide ongoing in work support according to both employees and employer's needs.
Whilst adhering to the quality and compliance requirements of the IPS Fidelity Model achieving the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the service.
About us
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do
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