Role: DPS Mental Health Caseworker Nottingham Salary: £26,000 (Sessional Role)

Contract type : Sessional Working hours: Full Time (37.5 hrs pw)

Location: Nottingham NG1-NG7 ( A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required) Standguide is an employee-owned organisation, which means our employees have a voice in the business and a shared interest in its long-term success. Alongside a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we offer: 33 days' paid annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after five full years' service An additional paid day off for your birthday Workplace pension scheme Company health plan following successful completion of probation Online GP access Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and wellbeing support Death in service cover Will-planning support and access to a secure digital vault Cycle to Work scheme Company sick pay, subject to eligibility A broad range of internal training and continuing professional development opportunities Access to employee-owner benefits, subject to eligibility and qualifying service Make a difference through meaningful employment This position will support existing claimants who are furthest away from work due to Mental Health needs. It is desirable that you have proven experience supporting those with mental health needs and experience of accessing mental health support routes. Through a series of one-to-one interventions with each claimant, you will successfully signpost them to the appropriate support route, documenting progressions made through the interventions and next steps for the claimant. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic assessment tools, approaches to tackling Mental Health barriers, and the ability to maintain claimant paperwork (both electronic and paper based) and other documentation to a high standard. You will promote the independence and well-being of claimants, assisting social inclusion. You must be flexible in relation to work location to cover the contract areas and provide on-site (JCP) interventions as well as attending appointments with support organisations where requested. You must have the ability to work autonomously and plan and prioritise your workload as well as having your own car with business insurance. About Standguide For more than three decades, Standguide has supported individuals and employers across the UK. We provide employment, skills and support services that help people overcome barriers, develop their potential and move towards sustainable employment. As an employee-owned organisation, we're committed to investing in our people, delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for the communities we support. What you'll do As a Mental Health Caseworker you'll: ·To be responsible, aware of contractual targets in relation to the number of start and completion outcomes we are contracted to have on our provision To train customers in specific employability and functional skills in line with the requirements of the local labour market, and specific employers. Relevant customer documentation to be completed in line with company procedures To carry out assessments of the customers to identify their transferable skills, strengths, and experience To provide one to one support for our customers, job search sessions, exploring the local labour market and securing interviews with employers where required To discuss and examine in appropriate detail, local and more general employment and training opportunities that may be available as well as appropriate to each individual To assist customers to produce a realistic action plan leading back to work, including considering obstacles to the successful achievement of the plan and how to overcome them To assist in the recruitment of customers by marketing the company provision to JCP Work Coaches, external agencies and community groups and developing good relationships with JCP in your local area To improve life skills of customers by encouraging and valuing their contribution both collectively and establishing an atmosphere of trust and understanding To ensure an environment appropriate for training sessions in order that customers gain the maximum benefit To complete paperwork as required by the company and JCP. What you'll need We're looking for someone who has: Level 2 English and Maths as a minimum Relevant associated Mental Health Qualification (or willing to work towards) Computer literate Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Desirable Attainments: Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certificate (or willing to work towards) Lived experience with Mental Health related issues / supporting others within this area Experience of delivering training and/or teaching people of all ages Previous experience of working with individuals claiming income support and incapacity benefit and the barriers they face Knowledge of Jobcentre Plus programmes and incentives for unemployed people A commitment to Mental Health equality / diversity, health & safety (including Safeguarding) and experience of delivering appropriate related strategies Good administrative skills Excellent interpersonal skills Knowledge of filing, record keeping and recording outcomes Ability to work on an outreach basis Ability to deliver training to individuals Ability to self-manage.

How Assessed : Application and interview.

Personal Qualities: Essential : Full, current driving license and access to own vehicle for business use.

How Assessed : Application and Interview Overseas equivalent qualifications will be considered. We welcome applications from people with relevant lived experience and recognise the valuable insight this can bring to the role. Equality and accessibility Standguide is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to equality of opportunity and value the diversity of our employees, applicants and customers. We'll consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment_standguide_couk if you need the advert or application information in another format or require an adjustment at any stage. All applicants will be assessed fairly against the published criteria for the role. Pre-employment checks Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of the applicant's right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working with us. Any information disclosed will be considered fairly and individually, taking account of its relevance to the role and the circumstances involved. For a copy of the full job description and person specification, please email recruitment_standguide_couk .