Employment Retention Specialist - Individual Placement and Support

For people who need mental health support, returning or retaining employment is a vital step on their recovery journey. Following an increase in funding we are seeking to recruit new Employment Retention Specialists This is an opportunity to offer hands-on support, to give people the tools they need to recover and ultimately, to transform lives. The role will support clients currently accessing The Worcester Neighbourhood Mental Health Service to both gain and retain paid employment, with cover across other sites in south of county. Working within parameters of Job Retention case management and where the principles of IPS overlap the post holder will have autonomy to manage their own caseload of clients, working proactively with clinical colleagues, local employers, and other partners to better the lives of others through sustainable employment. The role is very diverse offering a range of duties from the early stages of engagement with clients to the point of support needs being fulfilled, with everything in-between. The role will require a combination of empathy, resilience, and compassion to aid people in achieving their potential, resolving concerns whilst removing barriers and preconceptions. You will have an interest in working within the employment support sector and knowledge of employment rights, especially in regards job retention work., As anEmployment Retention Specialist, you'll play a vital role in helping people with mental health support needs on their recovery journey. Proactively manage a caseload of people who have experienced mental health problems to aid return to employment and/or resolve concerns within their workplace. Assess and record clients identified Employment Retention needs and liaise with clinicians in the team if necessary. Agree and produce person centred action plans and support clients to achieve their goals. Supporting clients who experience difficulties in the workplace to retain and sustain their employment status. Through the awareness and development of tools such as benefits advice, work adjustments and support plans, strategies, and tools to share personal information. Assist with activities such as producing a well at work plans, return to work plans, requests for reasonable adjustments, liaising with employers, trade unions as well as other existing and/or potential partners to aid in successful resolution of workplace concerns and absences to support sustainable employment Liaise closely with DWP & providers where appropriate. Enhance job sustainment through education, advice & guidance to employers on support needs and negotiating reasonable adjustments and considerations. Attend weekly team meetings both as part of the clinical team & the employment services provision. Proactively support & adhere to IPS principles in relation to Employment Retention support

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities