We have been hard at work developing a version of our flagship IPS training course to be delivered virtually. We will be using a mixture of presentation, group work, digital breakout rooms, polls, pre-work and homework to deliver this course across 4 mornings from 10:00 – 12:30.
At the end of each morning we will set homework to be completed for the following morning, so additional time will need to be set aside by the delegate to complete this.
Aimed at new employment specialists, this course will help you to set up an effective IPS service.
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) has been internationally recognised as the most effective method of supporting people with severe mental illness into sustainable, competitive employment.
Employment specialists in UK IPS Centres of Excellence successfully support 50% of clients into paid employment; irrespective of the severity of their diagnosis or additional substance misuse.
This training course is ideal for employment specialists who want to use IPS principles to increase paid job outcomes for people with mental health conditions.
The training will cover:
The 8 principles of IPS
Marketing the IPS service
The research evidence for the effectiveness of IPS
Working with the NHS clinical teams to obtain referrals
Integrating the clinical and employment teams
Providing benefits advice
Vocational profiling and ongoing assessment
Vocational action planning with the service user
Collaborating with other employment agencies
Developing relationships with potential employers
Job carving
Overcoming barriers to employment
Disclosure of mental health history
Providing on-going support for the employer and the service user
Case studies
Overcoming local challenges and issues
Ongoing personal development as an employment specialist
