Ips Employment Specialist - Norwich, United Kingdom - Norfolk and Waveney Mind

Norfolk and Waveney Mind

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Norwich, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

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NWM/177
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IPS Employment Specialist
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Please note, driver's license and access to a vehicle essential for this role
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Remote Working available
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Full-Time Hours per Week
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Location Coverage

This is a hybrid role, where you will be meeting clients out in the community to offer them support with employment. The area you will cover is typically The Norwich Area. Your base will be sale Road, Norwich.

What We Offer:

Salary: £25,750 Per annum
Mileage is paid at 45p per mile for cars after your home to work base mileage is deducted.
Parking costs can be claimed back.
Annual leave entitlement of 26 days rising to 29 days per year plus Bank Holiday's.
Benefits: Pension, Online Discounts Portal, Financial advice, Long Service Awards, Health & Wellbeing Program AND Personal Development and Job Specific Training.

Comprehensive staff benefits package:

A little about us:

We have an investors in people certification.
We are the leading mental health charity in Norfolk and Waveney, providing services which make a real difference to people's lives.
We are a friendly, flexible and supportive employer.
You will be working in strong partnership with Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT), Third Sector organisation, and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector.
We work to reduce the stigma associated with mental health, support people in their recovery and champion better services for all.
We believe that with the right support and resources everybody can create a life that feels meaningful to them.
We are a fast paced and growing organisation, so career progression is open to all.
We are proud to announce that in our most recent staff surveys, the overwhelming majority of our employees are happy to refer others to our organisation, and enjoy our friendly/supportive team environment

We're expanding This is a really exciting time to join our IPS Employment Service team. Are you a great people-person looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career supporting people on their mental health recovery journey to gain and retain paid employment? Would you like to work in a supportive team? Would a mixture of home working and working out in the local community suit you?

The role:

As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will have a caseload of up to 20 clients.

You will help support your clients (who are on their mental health recovery journey) to secure and retain paid employment.

As part of your role, you will build strong relationships with local employers to support your clients back into work.

You will also liaise with mental health professionals who are supporting your clients, so that the best outcomes for the client can be achieved.

What is IPS?

How we support you:

Within this role, you will be supported by your Team Leader and your colleagues.

Additionally, you will receive comprehensive initial training and ongoing training and development to enable you to provide your clients with the tools they need to gain and retain paid employment.

You will be provided with the equipment to carry out your role effectively (a laptop and mobile phone). This role offers a mixture of home working and travel into the community around the Norwich area.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for people who are supportive and empathetic with great communication and listening skills. You will be self-motivated to really make a difference to the lives of the clients you are working with.

We are looking for individuals who have experience in one of the following areas: