Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
IPS Employment Specialist - Oxford
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Are you interested in supporting people experiencing a first episode of psychosis to achieve their employment goals?
We are looking for an Employment Specialist to join the Oxfordshire Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Team on a full-time basis.
We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you are resilient, empathetic, and passionate about helping people overcome barriers, challenge stigma, and realise their potential, a career in IPS could be for you.
This rewarding role involves supporting people with mental health challenges to find and sustain meaningful employment. As an Employment Specialist, no two days are the same. You may be helping someone:
- Identify career goals
- Update their CV
- Prepare for interviews
While also building relationships with local employers and promoting inclusive employment opportunities.
We are a supportive and friendly team within a well-established organisation. If you are creative, solution-focused, and skilled at building positive, trusting relationships, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.
You will work closely with the IPS Team Leaders and fellow Employment Specialists to support the continued development of the service across Oxfordshire.
Essential Requirements:
- A full UK driving licence
- Access to a vehicle for work
Reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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You will be working to support people either to gain employment or retain their current employment as part of multi-disciplinary (MDT) teams within the Oxfordshire Early Intervention Service.
The Employment Specialist will join an IPS team working under the direction of an IPS team leader to deliver IPS as part of the holistic recovery plan for mental health service users in the community.
You will be required to manage a caseload of up to 20 people at any one time who have experienced mental health problems and who are waiting to either gain new employment or retain their current employment. The Employment Specialist is expected to deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach – for which training will be given.
Working directly with all relevant stakeholders: the service user, Oxford Health staff, partner agencies, employers and people who have experienced mental health challenges themselves - you will support the service users on your caseload to gain and retain paid employment.
About Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust:
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
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Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
Benefits:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Shelley Monaghan
Job title: Operational Service Manager
Email address: shelley.monaghan@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 07500 785061
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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