Individual Placement & Support Employment Specialist in Plymouth

Assist in the training of newly appointed IPS staff and supporting them during their assimilation. The post holder will participate in interview panels for specified jobs. Adhere to the expenses policy. Observe a personal duty of care when using equipment and resources Maintaining a safe environment in accordance with Health and Safety Policies Source job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with local employers to explore hidden as well as advertised employment opportunities.
To adhere to administrative and data capture protocols which record the progress of individuals, and to keep accurate and complete records of casework. To work independently, reliably and deliver consistently to deliver effective IPS practice. To collect employment recovery stories from people accessing the service. To collect and provide the evidence required in the Fidelity Review.
To build and maintain employer relationships and maintain employer engagement database. Arrange regular meetings with clients to monitor and review progress pre and post-employment. Spend time getting to know local employers, in order to negotiate job opportunities that meet individuals strengths, needs, abilities and preferences. Attend weekly clinical team meetings as an embedded IPS practitioner.
Provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to ensure job retention. Build relationships with colleagues in clinical teams to engage and generate referrals and create collaborative working partnerships with clinical staff (promoting employment as a positive intervention in the recovery journey). 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. Establish positive and integrated relationships with clinical teams, employers and other service providers.
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. To 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.
Work flexible hours as required. To challenge inequalities experienced by clients and address existing discrimination, whilst ensuring a process of learning for the organisation Assess clients support needs related to work which may include benefits/welfare advice, disclosure of mental health symptoms etc, and provide support & guidance. To co-produce service development with service users where possible. Ensure that effective monitoring and evaluation systems are adhered to and keep abreast of changing practice within vocational rehabilitation.
Ensure that all relevant policies are implemented such as information governance, safeguarding etc. Partake in continuous learning about mental health conditions, their impact and how they can be managed and undertake mandatory training as required. Undertake mandatory training as required, including training in the IPS approach Actively participate in own continuous professional development Implement the Trust/organisations policies and procedures as required To work independently, reliably and deliver consistently to deliver effective IPS practice. To 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. Identify barriers for service excellent and work with internal and external stakeholders to implement solutions to ensure a high-fidelity service.
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