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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit: www.cnwl.nhs.uk

(source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)

Cysylltu

Address: 350 Euston Road; Regent's Place; London; London; NW1 3AX
Contact Number: 02032145700

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Swyddi Gwefan

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Cyf: 333-D-AD-0485-A ID y swydd wag: 6867623

IPS Employment Specialist - Addictions

Closed for applications on: 7-Ion-2025 00:00

Statws y swydd wag: Closed

Closed for applications on: 7-Ion-2025 00:00

Lleoliad

Gwefan: Various locations - Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Tref: Various locations - Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Cod post: MK6 4JH
Major / Minor Region: Llundain

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Contract

Cyfnod Penodol: 18 mis (Fixed Term)

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Rhan-amser
Rhannu swydd
Gweithio hyblyg
Oriau cywasgedig

37.5 awr yr wythnos

Cyflog

Cyflog: £28,407 - £34,581 per annum (pro rata P/T)
Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol
Gradd: (NHS AfC: Band 5)

Arbenigedd

Prif leoliad: Addictions Support Role

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

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Who are we looking for?

Firstly, you will need either a degree-level education or relevant work experience, such as in the health and social care or employment sectors. Alongside having strong and persuasive communication skills, excellent time management and exceptional organisational skills. Also, the ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals and be able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as via the telephone or face-to-face in the community.

It would also be helpful, but NOT essential, if you have experience of working with people with addiction support needs (or similar groups) OR have experience working in employment support services (or equivalent), this can include working with people on a one-to-one basis, offering motivation and support, or engaging with a range of stakeholders. We are actively interested in individuals who have experience using a persuasive communication style or promoting a service to a variety of audiences, this can include marketing, recruitment, or sales roles.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work. Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience. AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.

Vaccination

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Gofynion yr ymgeisydd

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

Manyleb y person

Previous experience (paid/unpaid)

Meini prawf hanfodol

Experience of communicating and working with people on a one-to-one basis
Experience of working within diverse communities.
Experience of building relationships and communicating with a range of different partners/organisations

Meini prawf dymunol

Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties or a similar client group within the health, social services, or voluntary sector
Experience of supporting people to obtain or keep work
Experience and knowledge of the benefits agency and all disability/ employment related benefits

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Meini prawf hanfodol

A commitment to learning about and working within the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good presentation, negotiation, and marketing skills. negotiation skills
Ability to initiate and develop relationships with employers and other agencies whilst being astute to their needs.
Ability to engage with employers using a variety of methods such as face to face contact, social media, phone, and email.
Ability to work independently, reliably, and consistently
Working knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs.
Basic word processing/computing skills
Excellent time management and organisational skills

Meini prawf dymunol

An understanding of the principles and practices of supported employment or the IPS model.
An understanding of the Equality Act 2010.
An understanding of the employment needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health challenges
Basic counselling and coaching skills.
Ability to provide vocational assessments and profiling.

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Meini prawf hanfodol

A preparedness to work flexible hours through prior arrangement as the needs of the job dictates
Ability to see solutions rather than problems
Ability to work in strength-based ways.
Willingness to participate in supervision.
Ability to work independently of direct supervision

Education and Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol

Educated to a degree level (in any sector) OR equivalent workplace experience, this can include one or more of the below:
Experience within the health and social care sector
Experience within employment support services.