IPS Employment Specialist - SEL Mind

Join to apply for the IPS Employment Specialist – SEL Mind role at Royal Borough of Greenwich . Position Details Location: Royal Borough of Greenwich Salary: £33,600 per year – permanent contract Work Pattern: Hybrid (4 Office Days) Hours Per Week: 37.5 The Vacancy Before applying for this role, please read through the Job Description and Person Specification (available at the bottom of this page). Are you happy to meet & talk to employers and help match people into employment? South East London Mind’s Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Employment Service helps people with mental health needs back into work. We aim to increase the number of people moving into paid employment from Community Mental Health Teams. We are currently seeking two permanent IPS Employment Specialists to work as part of our team in Greenwich. You will deliver the IPS approach (training will be provided). We welcome applications from all experience levels and backgrounds. Key qualities include the ability to motivate and build relationships with participants, strong organizational skills, confidence in engaging with employers, and a belief that anyone with a health condition can work. Key Responsibilities Relationship Building with Employers: Initiate and develop relationships with individuals and employers via various methods such as phone, online platforms, or face-to-face. Record Keeping: Ensure accurate and timely recording of case notes and data for monitoring and targets. Collaboration: Work within a multidisciplinary team to enhance participant care. Perseverance: Overcome setbacks and advocate for participants despite challenges. Innovation: Explore creative ways to break down employment barriers and promote inclusivity. The successful candidates will work in line with the 25-point fidelity scale. Additional Information More about IPS employment support can be found at: https://ipsgrow.org.uk/about/what-is-ips/ https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/topics/ips-employment https://ipsgrow.org.uk/careers/why-work-in-ips/ Successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check. Closing date: Monday 26th May (11:59pm) Interview week: Beginning 9th June Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close early if filled quickly. We also advertise a fixed-term IPS Employment Specialist position in Bromley: Click here . About Us SEL Mind supports people with mental health issues and dementia across several boroughs. We value diversity and promote inclusion and representation. Our organization strives to reflect the communities we serve. We foster an inclusive environment where staff can be authentic without fear of discrimination based on ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, or mental health history. Learn more about staff benefits and why staff enjoy working here. Benefits Flexible working Enhanced annual leave Learning and Development opportunities Pension scheme Funded counselling Strong commitment to inclusion Contact For informal discussions, contact Cam Lloyd at recruitment@selmind.org.uk . If you need assistance viewing or accessing this opportunity, contact recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or call 020-8921-8977. #J-18808-Ljbffr