Business & Corporate Services
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Blackpool Council
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: NJC Grade F £29,777- £33,024
To support our exciting expansion of IPS across Lancashire and South Cumbria, we are recruiting Employment Specialists to join our friendly team.
We’re looking for Employment Specialists to work with Primary Care Networks in Blackpool, Fleetwood, Barrow/Kendal and travel from those bases will be required.
Consideration will be given to the preferred location of applicants.
This post will be covering areas within Lancashire, with travel involved. Consideration will be given to the preferred location of applicants, we have bases across the region.
You will manage a caseload of clients who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. Patients will be referred into the service via LSCft mental health teams.
You will deliver a model of employment support called Individual Placement and Support (IPS), for which training will be given; providing person centred advice and guidance, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.
You will work as part of a mental health team, developing positive and integrated relationships, providing a holistic approach to recovery through employment.
We are looking for someone who holds a Level 3 in IAG or equivalent or has a minimum of 2 years demonstrable experience providing employability support, advice and guidance.
Having access to a vehicle to attend appointments is essential for the post.
From the moment you join us, you’ll receive a number of benefits, including:
This post requires access to PSN (Public Services Network) services or networks and the successful post holder will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure check of unspent convictions through Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
salary from
£29,777
contract
permanent
working hours
full time
application deadline
12 00 pm
6th May 2024
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