Person specification Essential Desirable Educated to a degree level Trained in IPS approach or equivalent Level 3 Diploma in Qualifications Full and current driving Employability Services and training licence (for rural and remote Sector Qualification regions) Mental First Aid Qualification Experience of partnership Minimum 2 years’ experience of working in working, negotiation and supported employment liaison work with other services agencies Experience Experience of opening up Minimum 2 years’ experience of working with job opportunities with a people with mental health range of employers problems or a similar service user group Knowledge of disability and Knowledge of employment special needs issues, law policies and legislation in Knowledge of IPS relation to employment principles and approach Good understanding of the Knowledge principles and practice of supported employment Able to use IT and tools such as MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel Flexibility to travel within the Lived experience region Other Flexibility to working out of ‘normal office’ hours. People Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a range of people Natural ability to build close, trusting and productive relationships with people Team orientated and works collaboratively within a team Skills Communication Compelling written and verbal communication skills, tailored to a variety of audiences Excellent coaching and active listening skills, ability to ask perceptive questions that tease out important information through mentoring and coaching
Person specification Essential Desirable Qualifications and training Educated to a degree level or equivalent Full and current driving licence (for rural and remote regions) Trained in IPS approach Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification Mental First Aid Qualification Experience Minimum 2 years’ experience of working in supported employment services Minimum 2 years’ experience of working with people with mental health problems or a similar service user group Experience of partnership working, negotiation and liaison work with other agencies Experience of opening up job opportunities with a range of employers Knowledge Knowledge of disability and special needs issues, policies and legislation in relation to employment Good understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment Able to use IT and tools such as MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel Knowledge of employment law Knowledge of IPS principles and approach Other Flexibility to travel within the region Flexibility to working out of ‘normal office’ hours. Lived experience Skills People Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a range of people Natural ability to build close, trusting and productive relationships with people Team orientated and works collaboratively within a team Communication Compelling written and verbal communication skills, tailored to a variety of audiences Excellent coaching and active listening skills, ability to ask perceptive questions that tease out important information through mentoring and coaching
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