Ips Employment Specialist - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Can you answer these three questions?

  • Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people with serious mental health problems in Newcastle?
  • Can you hold hope for others even in challenging situations?
  • Are you excited by a job where no two days will look or feel the same?
If you answered yes to all three questions, we would love to hear from you


IPS supports individuals with serious mental illness find competitive, paid employment in a role that is specifically tailored to their individual needs.

Employment Specialists work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the community and build strong relationships with clinical staff, service users, carers and employers to support individuals into work.

A significant part of this role will consist of employer engagement and supporting individuals in the workplace once they have found employment to ensure that the placement is successful.


We are keen to recruit Employment Specialists who can work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and have the skills to engage and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

We welcome applicants with various skills and experience in mental health services and/or employment services.


The base for these posts will be in Newcastle, and the post holder will be working predominantly within this locality, however may be expected to travel outside of this area on occasion.

As this role will involve meeting people in the community, please ensure you are able to meet the travel requirements of this role.


We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future.

In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.


We've supported dozens and dozens of service users secure paid employment that has helped them thrive We're fantastic to work for and can guarantee an exciting and varied role that rewards creativity and an action-orientated attitude.

We are extremely proud to be expanding our IPS Service (Individual Placement and Support) for people in Newcastle. This is an evidence-based, highly effective form of employment support tailored to people with mental health problems.


It's a very exciting time to join theNewcastle IPS Team and continue in the delivery of high fidelity care and support, championing the needs and wellbeing of people affected by mental health.


We have multiple Band 5 posts available working into either a Community Treatment Team or an Early Intervention in Psychosis Team in a CNTW Newcastle locality that is to be confirmed.

We will discuss your geographic preferences at interview should you be shortlisted.

Please find attached job description for full details.


Closing date: 10th April 2023.

We are hoping to hold interviews on the 20th April 2023.
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