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Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAboutWe are the leading provider of mental healthlearning disabilities, an substance misused services in Derby city and Derbyshire county. We also provide a wide range o childrens servicesf . We employ over 2,400 staff based in over 60 locations across the whole of Derbyshire. Across the county and the city, we serve a combined population of approximately one million people.Our storyDerbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established on 1 February 2011 when Monitor, the independent regulator of health services in England, authorised Derbyshire Mental Health Services NHS Trust to become a Foundation Trust .In April 2011 we became the provider of childrens universal and specialist services for Derby city following a successful tender process.As part of the Transforming Community Services (TCS) programme, community paediatric services and substance misuse services were also transferred into the organisation from NHS Derby City.Source = Trust WebsiteView job detailskeyboard_arrow_downHide job detailskeyboard_arrow_upKey detailsLocationSiteDerbyshireTownChesterfieldPostcodeS40 1JFMajor / Minor RegionDerbyshireContract type & working patternContractPermanentHours37.5 hours per week (9-5)Full time Part timeSalarySalary£29,970 - £36,483 pa, pro rataSalary periodYearlyGrade(NHS AfC: Band 5)SpecialtyMain areaEmploymentWant to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of making a positive difference in people's lives.Weve been rated good overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues treated patients with compassion and kindness and felt positive and proud about working for the trust.We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our People First Culture which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.Job OverviewJob overviewMental Health IPS Employment SpecialistDo you want to make a genuine difference and transform someones life?As a result of service expansion, we have 1 full time vacancy for IPS employment specialists to work in one of these separate locations in Derbyshire:ChesterfieldWe are looking for a motivated, passionate self-starter who wants to kickstart a career in the mental health sector. This position, with on-the-job training, is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference and support those with mental health needs in Chesterfield.As an Employment Specialist you will play a vital role in helping people with mental health needs find meaningful and fulfilling employment. Youll receive all the training and support you need to take on the role, develop your skills and have access to a broad range of opportunities within Derbyshire Healthcare.We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds and with all kinds of life experience. What you will need is the ability to empathise and build relationships with clients, strong organisational skills, the resilience and confidence to communicate and engage with a range of employers, and a fundamental belief that anyone with a mental health condition can work.PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLYAdvertWhat is a Mental Health IPS Employment Specialist?RoleThis is an exciting and dynamic role, where no one day is the same and youll be making a genuine difference to peoples lives. Using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model youll be:Supporting and motivating individuals with mental health needs to access and sustain paid employment. Regularly meeting with clients to listen, help them identify their best job match, reflecting on their skills and aspirations, providing support including CV production, interview techniques Provide in-work support, assessing each clients work-related needs, designing a return-to-work strategy, and ensuring job retention with ongoing contact. Advocating for your clients by educating and engaging with employers regarding the IPS service. Sourcing job opportunities for your clients through regular contact with local employers within the community. Work as part of the Derbyshire Healthcare mental health team to promote employment and raise expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment, breaking down the barriers for them.Working for our organisationJoin 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of making a positive difference in people's lives.CQC rated us as 'GOOD overall, commenting on how our colleagues treated patients with compassion and kindness and felt positive and proud about working for the trust.Benefits Include27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years service pro rata for part time Free car parking Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training Generous NHS pension scheme Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits Health service discounts and online benefits Incremental pay progression Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7 Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network Health and wellbeing opportunities Structured learning and development opportunitiesDetailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesWho are we looking for?We are looking for an individual who is passionate in joining us to develop the service and transforms someones life. This role calls for empathy and the ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals and be able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as via the telephone or face-to-face in the community. Alongside having strong and persuasive communication skills, excellent time management, and exceptional IT and administration skills.It is desirable, to have experience of working with people with mental health support needs or similar groups, experience working in employment support services or equivalent, including working with people on a one-to-one basis, offering motivation and support. ORWe are also actively interested in individuals with transferrable skills for this role such as experience in using a persuasive communication style, data collection, motivational interviewing or promoting a service to a variety of audiences, this can include, but not limited to, coaching, recruitment, sales, education, training, mentoring, or sales roles.If youve got any questions about the role, feel free to email [email protected] and well be happy to discuss it with you.To see what other Employment specialists thinkabout working in IPS visit: APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLYAdditional InformationFlexible WorkingAs a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.Disability Confident EmployerThe Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.DBS ChecksThe cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first months salary.This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.Applicant requirementsinfo The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.Person specificationExperience/KnowledgeEssential criteriaEmployment advisory experience Understanding of the impact of work as a recovery tool Working knowledge of IPS Experience of working with people with mental health problems implementing individual programmes and interventions Experience of working with employers and DWP Excellent admin skills Able to work autonomouslyDesirable criteriaIPS training Mental health knowledge Employability experience Supporting disadvantaged people into employment Accurately recording data Excellent organisational skills Excellent presentation skillsSkillsEssential criteriaEnthusiasm & understanding towards supporting people with mental health problems find employment Engage service users towards vocational goals Strong administrator Ability to plan and prioritise People person who builds rapport Understands the importance of auditsDesirable criteriaAble to build rapport Able to demonstrate empathy Record data in a timely manner Uses tools for organisation Accurate data collection Understanding of MH servicesDocumentsIPS B5 JD (, 352.6)PDFKB Person spec (, 352.6)PDFKB Guidance Notes for Completing the Application Form (, 138.1)PDFKB Personal Accountability Charter (, 8.1)PDFMB Inclusivity at DHcFT (, 1.2)PDFMBFurther details / informal visits contactNameSamantha ParrJob titleIPS Service ManagerEmail address [email protected]Telephone number07919 291368Additional informationPREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLYIf you have problems applying, contactAddressRecruitment TeamTelephone01332 564856 option 1, option 1 (please note, my normal working days are Mon-Thu) #J-18808-Ljbffr