Hours: 26.25 hours per week

Service Opening Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Salary:£27,560 per annum (pro rata)

Fixed term contract to 30th June 2025

Location: Knowsley

About us

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.

Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to the people who access our services.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity within our service, Knowsley Moving Forward Together, for an IPS Employment Specialist following the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) model. As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping people with mental health needs to find meaningful and fulfilling employment.

You will work directly with clinicians, employers, and other external agencies to secure employment opportunities related to a person's preferences and to support individuals to remain in employment as part of their recovery. As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will be making a genuine impact to the lives of people using our services by supporting them to work towards their employment goals.

As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will be based with up to two clinical teams in Knowsley. You will also provide appointments in the community and at our community base in Huyton.

Please refer to the attached job description for full job details.

About you

With experience of supporting individuals with a range of mental health needs, you will be dedicated to empowering individuals to identify and overcome barriers related to their goals to support them to work towards their recovery.

You will have experience of working with individuals to help them to achieve their employment goals and have the ability to engage with employers to explore employment opportunities and promote good mental health in the workplace.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate an understanding of sensitive and complex issues relating to individuals' mental health needs. You will be able to plan and prioritise your workload to meet the demands of an active and varied caseload. You will be able to demonstrate good IT skills enabling you to perform all relevant administrative duties to support service provision.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details on person specification for this role.

What we offer

You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues.

In addition, you will receive:

* A minimum of 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, rising with length of service

* A 5% contributory pension scheme, with the opportunity to increase contributions.

* A holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, including Employee assistance programme and personalised wellbeing action plans.

* Enhanced family friendly policies, pay and leave.

* Cycle to work scheme.

* Discounted gym membership.

* Healthcare cash plan.

* A discount platform covering online, high street and supermarket purchases.

* You will receive a tailored induction and probation review program which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role

* Our structured career development pathways and support from our accredited Learning Team will provide you with advice and guidance on how to access development to allow you to flourish in your chosen career.

Closing Date: 30th September 2024 at 23:59

The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application.

All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview.

MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer.