Job Title: IPS Employment Advisor
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £29,120
Hours: 37.5 (e.g. 9 - 5 with half hour unpaid break)
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Company benefits:
5% Employer Pension Contribution
Employee Assistance Programme
Bike 2 Work Scheme
Death in Service following successful completion of probation
Travel expenses
Competitive annual leave
Walking With The Wounded supports those who have served in the Armed Forces and their families. We specialise in developing pathways into employment with organisations who recognise and value the unique skills and qualities of our ex-service personnel.
For this role, your caseload will be received from the NHS.
It is recognised that secure and appropriate employment is a key factor for improved mental health, therefore, you will form part of that individual’s wider support team in providing the specialist employment support element. You will be expected to work closely with referring partners, meeting regularly to feedback on the progress with individual service users. You will also need to work with local organisations; developing a bank of employers who are willing to explore supporting your clients, securing work placement opportunities, identifying any necessary training, sourcing competitive roles and, where this is successful, providing in-work support to both employer and employee to ensure a smooth transition.
In return, we will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate and develop your skills in a supportive, inclusive environment. Training will be provided, and we encourage our staff to develop their own personal and professional skills.
If you are an employment advisor with an understanding of working with more complex clients, we would like to hear from you. We are also open to applications from those who are newer to IPS. You should fully appreciate the patience, resilience and self-motivation that are required to support a dispersed and diverse caseload of complex individuals. The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently, particularly in managing time and caseload, whilst recognising that they are one crucial element of a wider team of support who will need to work collaboratively to get the best outcome for clients. Experience of working with veterans would be beneficial although not essential, and knowledge and experience of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) method of working would be welcomed.
In this role no two days are the same and every day will bring new challenges whilst you empower ex-service personnel to regain their independence, thrive and contribute to our communities.
You can read more about WWTW on our website www.walkingwiththewounded.org.uk
It is important you read through WWTW key values, the Job Description and Person Specification prior to completing and submitting WWTW short application with a supporting CV and cover letter, all documents can be accessed via the link.
Closing date for applications is 9am 7th May 2024 . Please submit your application early to avoid disappointment as the advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
To support planning, interviews will likely be held on Wednesday 15th May 2024.
If you are currently serving or have served in the Armed Forces WWTW Employment Advisors are available to support you with your application, please contact our HR team for further details.
If you have any problems or require assistance with our application process the HR team will be happy to assist. Contact number for HR: 07355 672 182.
WWTW is an equal opportunities employer. WWTW is an employer committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of its staff.