Would you like to support mental health team service users to achieve recovery through paid work?An exciting opportunity for experienced Employment Specialists has arisen within the Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust's Individual Placement & Support (IPS) team.The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered that promotes recovery and well-being and maximises independence.Main duties of the jobThe main duties of the role are:
Delivery of IPS model of employment support
Supporting users of Mental Health Services in Hull and East Riding
Fixed term appointment which can become a permanent position.
To manage a caseload of up to 20 service users at any one time who are receiving specialist mental health support and wish to find paid work
To prepare individuals for paid work by supporting service users to identify their skills, aspirations and goals through vocational profiling and action planning.
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of Service Users.
Focus on rapid job search with the service user, sourcing job opportunities for service users through tailored job search and engaging local employers in order to negotiate job opportunities that meet each individual's strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
About usWe are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our websiteWe are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.Find out more and search live jobs.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum, pro rataContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number338-7451732-25Job locationsHumber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Trust HQ,Block A, Ground Floor, Beverley Road, Willerby Hill,WillerbyHU10 6FEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.Person SpecificationQualifications and KnowledgeEssential
Knowledge of mental health issues and disability
Degree level qualification or equivalent knowledge
Desirable
Ability to use IT systems, MS Office etc.
Knowledge and experience of the IPS approach or other vocational or employment provision
Minimum 2 years experience of working in supported employment services
Good understanding of the principles and practices of supported employment
ExperienceEssential
Demonstrate experience of working with disadvantaged groups who have accessed similar services
Experience of working collaboratively in a team
Computer / IT literate
Experience of writing reports
Desirable
Experience or knowledge of of working with people around employment and/or vocational needs
Experience of working on opening up job opportunities with a range of employers supporting people in these settings
Experience in presenting information to a range of audiences
Experience of dealing with Mental Health Services
Experience of writing clinical notes and reports
Experience of reporting back to multidisciplinary teams or partners
Experience of partnership working, negotiation and liaison work within other agencies
Skills and CompetenciesEssential
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a range of people, including those who may present with challenging behaviour at times
Evidence of effectively managing time with excellent organisational skills
Ability to build trusting and productive relationships with people in a range of settings
Ability to adjust plans in response to changing individual needs
To have a passion for working with people with mental health conditions
A caring, responsible and positive approach
Reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic. Motivated and innovative
Persistence and resilience to not give up despite setbacks and frustrations
Respond positively to challenges and maintain an optimistic approach
Desirable
Able to demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels
Able to use IT systems and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Willingness to travel to other locations across the Organisation
Person SpecificationQualifications and KnowledgeEssential
Knowledge of mental health issues and disability
Degree level qualification or equivalent knowledge
Desirable
Ability to use IT systems, MS Office etc.
Knowledge and experience of the IPS approach or other vocational or employment provision
Minimum 2 years experience of working in supported employment services
Good understanding of the principles and practices of supported employment
ExperienceEssential
Demonstrate experience of working with disadvantaged groups who have accessed similar services
Experience of working collaboratively in a team
Computer / IT literate
Experience of writing reports
Desirable
Experience or knowledge of of working with people around employment and/or vocational needs
Experience of working on opening up job opportunities with a range of employers supporting people in these settings
Experience in presenting information to a range of audiences
Experience of dealing with Mental Health Services
Experience of writing clinical notes and reports
Experience of reporting back to multidisciplinary teams or partners
Experience of partnership working, negotiation and liaison work within other agencies
Skills and CompetenciesEssential
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a range of people, including those who may present with challenging behaviour at times
Evidence of effectively managing time with excellent organisational skills
Ability to build trusting and productive relationships with people in a range of settings
Ability to adjust plans in response to changing individual needs
To have a passion for working with people with mental health conditions
A caring, responsible and positive approach
Reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic. Motivated and innovative
Persistence and resilience to not give up despite setbacks and frustrations
Respond positively to challenges and maintain an optimistic approach
Desirable
Able to demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels
Able to use IT systems and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Willingness to travel to other locations across the Organisation
