Project Worker | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our award winning team. They should have excellent communication skills and be committed and passionate about supporting people in contact with mental health services to progress into employment, vocational training or further education.

To work with service users in a person-centred way to identify vocational goals and support them to achieve those goals e.g. employment, vocational training or further education.

To provide support for service users carrying out the carpet cleaning work including working with the team when required.

Work in partnership with other vocational providers e.g. Vocation Matters, IPS services and provide employment support e.g. help with CV's, Job Applications, interview practice and provide essential digital skills support.

Support individuals with financial matters such as grant funding, accessing government grants and signposting to welfare benefit support.

Clean and Care is an award winning supported employment work training project that operates within the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. We help people gain work skills and increase employability through paid work. The project provides a professional carpet cleaning service to a variety of clients including Lambeth Council and the NHS.

To offer comprehensive assistance and support to service users who wish to access further education courses, vocational training and employment. This will also include supporting individuals with financial matters such as grant funding, accessing government grants and signposting to welfare benefit support.

Key responsibilities:

1. To proactively manage a caseload of up to 15 individuals at any one time.

2. To work with service users in a person-centred way to identify vocational goals and support them to achieve those goals e.g. employment, education and training, in conjunction with other employment services.

3. To provide on-site support for service users carrying out the carpet cleaning work including working with the team when required.

4. To support service users to construct a meaningful action plan-offer.

5. Work in partnership with other vocational providers e.g. Vocation Matters, IPS services and provide employment support eg: help with CV's, Job Applications, interview practice and provide essential digital skills support.

6. To help service users to progress into permanent paid employment and offer Job Retention Support where required.

7. Research the most appropriate courses for individuals, providing choice and options according to need.

8. Assist service users in helping them to disclose their health needs to prospective employers and colleges and ensure that reasonable adjustments are implemented.

9. To record all information accurately on vocational databases on a daily basis.