IPS Employment Specialist (REC1621)

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for almost 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.

These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

Post: IPS Employment Specialist

Ref: REC1621

Location: North Lanarkshire CMHT IPS

Hours: 37.5

Salary: £27,662 - £31,347 Pay point 25 Pay point 29

Contract: Fixed Term

About the Role

Individual Placement and Support (IPS): Co located and integrated within partner agencies such as Community Mental Health Teams or Drug and Alcohol Partnerships. Predominantly working to the IPS delivery model on a 1:1 basis with clients

You will manage a small caseload of clients to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment, and/or other outcomes, as detailed within the Service Level Agreement. You will provide person centred advice and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers, referral and partner agencies.

You will work as part of and in collaboration with support services, maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery.

What we are looking for

We are looking for individuals who are outgoing and confident in working with people who may have barriers to finding employment from confidence all the way through to managing their mental health around the workplace.

Experience in supporting people to find and sustain employment, training or voluntary work is critical to this role, as is an understanding of mental health problems. The role will take place in the areas all over North Lanarkshire and will require travel to meet with our clients in public settings such as libraries, café’s etc. Access to a car is essential.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;

• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service
• 4 public holidays
• 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you.
• Team wellbeing budgets
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life Assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date for applications will be Monday 11th November 2024 at 12 noon. Interviews will likely take place on Monday 18th November 2024.

If you’d like an informal chat about this role and working for SAMH, please contact: SJ Speirits, Email stacey-jo.speirits@samh.org.uk

To apply and for further information please visit; https://www.samh.org.uk/information/work-with-us

PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of applicants and would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

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