Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant

Ingeus ,
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,750 per annum

Overview

As a Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant, you will be a mental health specialist and your key responsibilities will be: To conduct an initial holistic assessment with your participant to ascertain and agree delivery of their work-related support needs To develop a Support Plan of solution focused interventions, focusing on helping your participant to cope with work while they manage a mental health condition Support your participant to learn more about their mental health, understand how to access treatment, and connect with other people and support organisations Deliver non-clinical interventions such as resilience building, motivational interviewing, CBT techniques and Counselling skills Provide ongoing face-to-face and telephone support helping your participant to manage their health more independently and effectively Educate your participants employer, as appropriate, to enable them to provide support to the induvial in their workplace Ensure that all activities are delivered within the quality standards and timescales set by the Department for Work and Pensions The Programme This role is to work on the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service programme, delivered by Able Futures, a nationwide strategic partnership led by Ingeus. This fantastic programme is delivered on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions and focuses on supporting people who are experiencing mental health issues that are affecting their time at work. We provide people with a flexible and personalised package of support which includes advice and guidance via face-to-face, telephone calls or online services to help them cope well with work while they manage a mental health condition. A bit about us In 2019, Ingeus became part of APM Group, an international human-services provider enabling better lives through employment, skills, justice, youth and assessment services. Our 5,500 team members work within the Ingeus, APM, Ross, WCG and Assure brands in 671 locations across ten countries. In the UK, Ingeus works in partnership with people, business and communities to deliver services in four key areas: Employment – Recruitment and employment services to create sustainable jobs and careers Health – Services to help people lead healthy, independent lives Youth services – Social and personal development programmes for young people Justice – Rehabilitation, skills and employment services to breaking the cycle of re-offending Why join us? Ingeus is a forward thinking, collaborative, values-based organisation and you will join a team that thrives on making a difference. You can work from home, which means no shift work and no unsociable hours and because we have a dedicated sales team, your time will be spent doing what you love – helping participants, rather than marketing for new ones. We have a commitment to delivering quality interventions which means we support your continuous professional development. You will also have access to our bespoke online learning and career development platform. Not enough? Being part of our team means you can take advantage of our competitive pay structures and benefits package which include: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Life insurance Private medical care Company pension Enhanced family leave policies Additional leave for personal development and community volunteering Flexible Benefits Package including the opportunity to buy those extra perks such as extra annual leave, critical illness cover, dental insurance and discounted gym membership and wellbeing services What we need from you The Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant role works as a mental health specialist to support a caseload across Leeds, Bradford and Halifax. You will need to have your own car as you will be meeting your participants out and about in their local areas and sometimes their place of work. You must be a qualified health care professional and where applicable be registered and/or accredited with the relevant professional body. In addition, you must have a minimum of 1 year’s relevant background and recent experience of working with people with mental health issues and conditions. Experience working in vocational rehabilitation or condition management programmes is desirable but not essential. If you have limited experience do not worry as you will be supported throughout your time with us via a network of colleagues and appropriate supervision. We are looking for people who have the passion and desire to help others improve their lives. Please apply and we will contact you to discuss this fabulous opportunity.