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Mind in Mid Herts
11 Hatfield RoadSt Albans
Herts AL1 3RR
Tel: 01727 865070
web: www.mindinmidherts.org.ukemail: [email protected]
Company limited by guaranteeRegistered in England and Wales
Reg No 04746078
Reg. Charity Number 1101678
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in this post of Wellbeing Service Vocational Advisor (IAPT).
This is an important new role in our organisation.
Please find attached an application pack. We look forward to reading your application.
Please send your application for my attention either to the postal address:
Mind in Mid Herts11 Hatfield RoadST ALBANSHerts AL1 3RR
Or email to [email protected] no later than Monday 31st July.
Yours faithfully,
Tracy MarshallChief Operations Officer
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Wellbeing Service Vocational Advisor
Salary Grade: £21, 000 per annum based on 37.5 full time hours
Responsible to: Chief Operations Officer
No. of Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Main Base: Time will be spent at a range of bases covering North and Mid Hertfordshire primarily in Stevenage, Hertford, Welwyn Garden City and St Albans. Some travel may be required countywide.
Deadline for applications: Monday 4th September2017Interviews to be held on Monday 11th September 2017
Background to the Post
Mind in Mid Herts in partnership with Hertfordshire Mind Network has been contracted to work with the Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) Wellbeing Service Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) to provide one-to-one Vocational Advice to their clients who may require additional support in this area.
Purpose of Post
The key purpose of this post is to work alongside clients accessing the Wellbeing Service (IAPT) as they develop their pathway to recovery by providing one-to-one provision supporting them into education, training, paid or unpaid employment. You will work closely with the Wellbeing Service and Mind in Mid Herts staff, and on your own initiative, to forge strong links with employment, training and voluntary sector agencies. The post holder will ensure the delivery of quality services and be able to identify gaps in provision to inform future developments, as well as ensuring quality assurance standards are met and funding agreements are adhered to.
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Accountability
The post holder will be line-managed by the Chief Operations Officer at Mind in Mid Herts and will also be accountable to the Access Lead for the Wellbeing Service, but will manage their own workload, prioritising tasks and working on their own initiative.
Key Responsibilities
Vocational Advice Coordination
Work in partnership with Wellbeing Service practitioners who are providing low/high intensity interventions to individuals who are unemployed or experiencing employment issues
Receive case information and referrals from Wellbeing Service practitioners in order to assess work and employment needs, and provide non-clinical oversight of an individual’s progress
Undertake employment-related one-to-ones with Wellbeing Service clients to help identify their employment support needs, job goals, ambitions and skills and to provide one-to-one provision supporting them into education and training
Support individuals in returning to work following absence. If possible liaising with occupational health as to fitness to return to work. Advising and liaising with employers regarding phased returns to work for individuals
To contribute to and implement the strategic plans of the Wellbeing Team and Mind in Mid Herts around employment opportunities
Promote and circulate information on unemployment benefits and Jobcentre Plus services; labour market information; local employers and their recruitment practices; workplace solutions, and provision for individuals within the local community
Track progress towards employment, keeping coherent records of all employment related activity for each individual, ensuring that health and employment support is fully integrated
To work with Mind in Mid Herts Volunteer Co-ordinator where relevant to identify training and volunteering opportunities
To signpost individuals to other appropriate additional support available through Mind in Mid Herts and other relevant organisations e.g. CAB, Jobcentre Plus and CVS supporting them in this process
To work with staff and other agencies to provide information and guidance to enable service users to move into training, education or employment.
Service Development
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Ensure local provision (both employment and social related) is appropriately mapped to meet service users’ needs
Promote and raise the profile of the Wellbeing Service’s and Mind in Mid Herts’ vocational provision within the local community. The aim is to raise awareness within the community of the Wellbeing Service’s work and mental health provision and to promote awareness of issues relating to unemployment/employment issues and mental health
Implement employer engagement activities to develop recognition of the service with specific employers, particularly medium and small employers
To offer presentations on the work of Mind in Mid Herts and the Wellbeing Service and raise awareness and challenge stigma around mental health
To liaise with staff, local employment agencies and colleges in order to identify volunteering opportunities, job opportunities, work placements and training.
Knowledge and Personal Development
Stay up to date with developments in Jobcentre Plus provision, benefits, local employment, and social provision for individuals
Develop some knowledge of psychological therapies provision in order to work alongside practitioners and complement their work
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to employment, social inclusion, mental health and Primary Care Services
Evaluation and Monitoring
Develop and manage the project in accordance with any partnership or funding agreements
Ensure the efficient administration of services including distributing promotional materials, maintaining records and submitting reports as required
To be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of the project and reporting outcomes to Mind in Mid Herts and the Wellbeing Team
To ensure that all records and confidential information is stored in line with the Data Protection Act
Ensure the health and safety function of the organisation is met Ensure that databases are kept up to date.
General
Participate in mandatory training and development opportunities as agreed within the Performance Management process
To work some hours outside of normal office hours (including evenings and weekends).
At all times to carry out every aspect of your duties with due regard to Mind in Mid Herts and HPFT policies and procedures including following
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safeguarding procedures, lone working policies and the Equalities statement.
Any other duties: To undertake any other duties that are reasonable and commensurate with the role as may be reasonably determined by line management, the CEO or Board of Directors, in line with the changing needs of the service and legal requirements.
Person Specification
CRITERIA Essential Desirable
Qualifications
A professional qualification or equivalent degree related to health and social care and/or experience in vocational advice and guidance
Evidence of continual professional development
Education or training related to working with people with mental health conditions
Experience
Evidence of providing individual and group employment support to jobseekers who have a health condition or disability
Direct experience of working with mental health service users
Evidence of successful employment engagement activities
Evidence of partnership working (including with clinical practitioners) and coordinating services to achieve joint objectives
Evidence of working to deadlines, and achieving outcomes against targets
Experience of service promotion and development
Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication skills with proven ability to negotiate with and positively influence others, and develop effective working relationships at all levels
Advanced interpersonal and presentation skills
Report writing skills with the ability to present sensitive information
Ability to analyse information and develop effective solutions to monitor, manage and report on client and project progress
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Ability to get to know a local area, map provision to meet client’s needs and aspirations and develop relationships with employers
Employment assessment, coaching and feedback skills
Ability to advocate on behalf of clients and develop a wide range of work solutions with an individual and an employer where relevant
A sound understanding of the barriers to employment and ways of overcoming them
The ability to recognise distress and know how to act
The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner
Ability to involve service users in all aspects of work
Ability to prioritise and manage workload
KnowledgeKnowledge of JCP, local labour market, recruitment processes and employment practices, and the provision available to support unemployed clients experiencing a mental health condition
Understanding of the relationship between unemployment, mental health and social issues and how these issues may impact on future job opportunities and employment
Understanding of relevant legislation and policies such as the Data Protection Act, Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Adults
Practical
Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and digital media
Car driver with a clean driving license and willingness to travel to locations countywide
Personal CircumstancesAbility to work flexible hours
Show flexibility in working location due to the requirement to provide countywide provision
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Application Form
Please return to: Tracy Marshall, Mind in Mid Herts, 11 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Herts, AL1 3RR
Post Title:
Personal Details
Surname:
Forenames(s):
Address:
Postcode:
Telephone (Home): (Mobile):
E-mail address:
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Please note any disability or other medical condition which may require special attention at the interview or in the job.
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Education
Please give details of your education and all exams passed.
Date School/Institution
Exams passed
Relevant Training Courses
Please give details all training courses.
Date College/Institution
Course, Qualifications, etc.
Present (most recent) Employment/Voluntary Work
Employer’s name and address:
Position held:
Dates:
Salary:
Brief description of duties:
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Previous Employment
Dates Employer Position Held
Additional Information
Please give any further information you think could assist us in deciding your suitability. You should give details of all relevant experience, interests, voluntary work, etc. and specify your reasons for applying for the vacancy. Continue on a separate page if necessary.
Please note that CVs are not considered as part of the selection process.
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Referees
One of your referees should be your present or most recent employer or, if unemployed, an organisation you have been involved with. References must not be provided by a relative or someone sharing your home.
We will not contact your present employer without your permission.
Name: Name:
Address: Address:
Status: Status:
In the past two years, how many sick leave days have you taken in your present employment?
When can you start?
An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure is required for this post.
Have you worked for Mind in Mid Herts in the past in any capacity?
I declare that the information on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge:
Signature
Date
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Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form1. Please tell us your Age: 2. Do you consider yourself to have a disability?
Yes No Rather not say
2b. If yes do you have a:
Physical Impairment Sensory Impairment Learning Disability Mental Health Condition (Long Term) Other Health Condition (Long Term)
3. EthnicityAsian or Asian British
Bangladeshi Indian Pakistani Any Other Asian Background
Black or Black British African Caribbean Any Other Black Background
Mixed White and Asian White and Black African White and Black Caribbean Any Other Mixed Background
White White British White Irish Any Other White Background
Other Ethnic Group ChineseAny Other Ethnic Group
Please state: _____________________________ Rather not say
4. Nationality Please state: __BRITISH____
5. Gender Female Male Rather not say
5b. Gender ReassignmentDo you now, or have you ever considered yourself to be transgender? (tick if yes)
6. Religion or Beliefs Atheism Agnosticism Buddhism Christianity Hinduism Humanism Islam
Jainism Judaism Sikhism Any Other Religion/Belief
Please state: ____________________________ No Religion or Belief Rather not say
7. Sexual Orientation Bisexual Gay Man Heterosexual
Lesbian/Gay Woman Other Rather not say
8. Are you currently providing support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour who could not manage without your help or/and support?
Yes No Rather not say
We are asking you to provide us with anonymous information to help reach as many communities as we can. All questions are optional and if you prefer not to it does not in any way effect your access to services. Thank you.
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Under 1616-2121-2930-3940-4950-5960-6970-8080+Rather not say
