Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist Bournemouth, England

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Full Time Bournemouth, England 27055 - 32934 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

An Employment Specialist opportunity to cover maternity leave for the Dorset Work Matters IPS service has become available, there maybe potential for the role to be made permanent in the future.

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 Bournemouth.

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 Kings Park 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.

Include: 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.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

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.

Employment Specialist
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

www.nhs.uk
London, United Kingdom
Amanda Pritchard
$5 to $25 million (USD)
10000+ Employees
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