Discover the Journey to Work

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1 Discover the Journey to Work This Vocational Profile is intended to help you to consider your situation and identify any particular requirements you have. It helps you to look at six important areas. Why I want to work (page 2) What I ve done in the past (pages 2 and 3) What I like doing (pages 4 to 6) What I m good at (pages 7 and 8) What I want from work (page 9) Health & money matters (page 10) There are no right or wrong answers: complete the parts you feel will help you to think through your situation and to organise your ideas. You can also discuss it with your Employment Specialist. Then move on to Taking Stock (page 10) and plan Your Next Best Step (page 11). Workways follows the internationally-recognised Individual Placement & Support (IPS) approach and is a Centre for Mental Health Centre of Excellence*. This is an evidence-based method that has been shown to be particularly helpful for people experiencing a period of mental ill health to find paid employment. Workways follows the eight IPS principles: 1. It aims to get people into competitive employment real jobs, real employers, real wages 2. It is open to all those who want to work 3. It tries to find jobs consistent with people's preferences we are not an employment agency but we will help you find the job you want to do 4. It works quickly looking for a job will start as soon as you want it to 5. It brings employment specialists into clinical teams we work closely with other healthcare professionals 6. Employment Specialists develop relationships with employers based upon a person's work preferences we go out and talk to local employers 7. It provides time unlimited, individualised support for the person and their employer our support continues when you get a job 8. Benefits counselling is included we can signpost you to expert advice Page 13 will help you to relate your situation to those principles. *For more information, visit Workways, Devon Partnership NHS Trust

2 My name Why I want to work I have been away from work for so long that I would like to find out what I can do I want to make better use of my time I would like to see how I cope in a work situation I feel better when I am working I would like more regular work Other write these down in this space Tick your choice Agree Unsure Disagree What I ve done in the past Reflecting on what you ve learnt in the past can help in planning the future My favourite subjects at school: Further/Higher Education: Qualifications & other training: Workways, Devon Partnership NHS Trust

3 Similarly, thinking about your previous work experience can help plan future work Job titles in order of liking (Please list 4 you liked best) 1. How long did you do that job: Years Months Weeks What did you like about the jobs listed above? What difficulties did you encounter in these jobs? Workways, Devon Partnership NHS Trust

4 What I like doing? Mark what you like doing they don t have to be just about work. Mark as many as you like. Writing Drawing Making things Talking Listening Talking and listening Being outdoors Being indoors Being active Keeping still Being with a lot of people Being with one or two friends Being alone Noise Peace Keeping clean Getting dirty Getting things done quickly Taking my time Knowing what's going on Having surprises Getting up early Staying up late Being with people the same age as me Being with younger people Being with older people Being with men Being with women Being with men and women What else do you like doing? Workways, Devon Partnership NHS Trust

5 What type of work would like to do? Thinking about work Types of work Active Analysing and Presenting Information Art and Design Managing and Influencing Nature and the Natural World Numeric Paperwork & Administration Practical Work What's involved This type of work involves a lot of standing, walking or lifting. Some of these jobs are harder work and more tiring than others. For most active jobs you need to be fairly fit physically. May involve either analysing or presenting information, or both activities. Information may be gained from papers and reports, tables of figures, diagrams, maps and interviews. To analyse information you need to study it, decide on its accuracy and usefulness and then pick out the important points. Information can be presented in many different ways. It may be written or spoken at a lecture or a meeting. To do most jobs of this type you need to be good at designing and making objects, displays and so on. Many different jobs involve managing people and their work for example, planning what work needs to be done and how to do it; making sure that everyone knows what to do and when their work needs to be finished. Jobs that involve influencing include persuading people to buy something; persuading people to take care of their health or learn new skills; sales. Requires an understanding and interest in animals, plants, rivers and the natural environment generally. To do this type of work you need to be interested in and good at figures and maths. Jobs in this group involve making calculations. Some require an understanding of finance. Many jobs involve dealing with paperwork such as with documents, letters and files. These jobs usually involve use of computers. You need to be good with your hands or good at using tools, equipment or machines. Some jobs need to have relevant qualifications and be prepared to do lengthy training. Others do not need many Jot down your thoughts: like, dislike; previous experience etc Workways, Devon Partnership NHS Trust

6 qualifications for this type of work. You are likely to be given some on-the-job training. Scientific and Technical Service to the Public Social Sports, Leisure and Entertainment Verbal Communications You must have knowledge of one or more science subjects, such as biology, chemistry, physics or geology. Many scientific and technical jobs involve investigating and solving problems. This type of work involves a lot of direct contact with people. This could be by doing a practical task for them, or giving them information or advice. People who do 'social' jobs give advice, care, treatment and protection to others. To do this type of work you need to be patient, interested in people and concerned about their happiness, health and development. This type of work is concerned with providing entertainment and sporting activities for other people to enjoy. Listening to others, understanding what they say and explaining ideas and information are particularly important in this type of work. In some of these jobs, listening and speaking have equal importance. In others, one of these activities is more important than the other. OTHER AREAS? Note anything else you have done or would like to do. Categories & descriptions of Types of Work adapted from Adult Directions Cascaid Ltd Used with permission. Now go back through the list of types of work and circle the ones you would most like to do. Workways, Devon Partnership NHS Trust

7 What I m good at Personal Qualities Circle the personal qualities you have: careful caring creative dependable determined enterprising friendly generous good communicator honest hardworking intelligent inventive keen loyal optimistic open-minded organised pleasant punctual reliable sensible tidy trustworthy What other personal qualities do you have? Workways, Devon Partnership NHS Trust

8 Strengths and needs Mark answer(s) for every statement Using the telephone Talking to strangers Working as part of a team Starting conversations Settling into new groups of people Talking to someone face to face Using public transport (including using timetables) Working 'inside' Being 'out and about' Finding new places Driving a car (ignore this if not passed test) Explaining things Everyday calculations Following instructions and diagrams Getting to places on time Finding things out that I need to know Dealing with forms or letters Learning from experience Adapting my skills to a new situation Remembering instructions Working things out for myself Getting on with things that need doing Taking responsibility for things Deciding on a course of action and sticking with it Influencing other people's decisions Dealing with difficult situations Knowing what I do well and developing it Asking for help or advice Making decisions about everyday things I'm confident about this I need practice Workways, Devon Partnership NHS Trust

9 Sticking up for myself Use these headings and topics to think about what you want from a job PAY Enough to live on Getting a high wage Being paid by results Being sure of a steady wage What I want from a job Things I want Things I don't want HOURS Fixed hours Flexible hours Part-time (less than 16 hours per week) Part-time (e.g hours per week) Full-time (35-40 hours per week) PROSPECTS Chance of promotion Job security TASKS Clear instructions Routine, set tasks Variety PHYSICAL CONDITIONS Extreme hot or cold A clean workplace Noisy Good lighting Open plan Enclosed Own workspace CONTACT WITH OTHERS Working alone Being part of a team Dealing with the public TYPE OF MANAGER Easy to ask for advice Close supervision Allowed to use own initiative PURPOSE & FULFILMENT Uses and develops your abilities Seeing the results A job you can do well Workways, Devon Partnership NHS Trust

10 Satisfies your interests Status Achievement A feeling of helping others Workways, Devon Partnership NHS Trust

11 Health Matters I have a physical health problem which may affect my work I am troubled by hearing voices I take medication during the day My medication causes side effects which may affect me at work I am on a special diet I need to smoke regularly I have other concerns about my health in relation to work (use space below to make notes) Yes No Money Matters Would you like a calculation about how much you would be better off by working? YES NO Not at present Do you have any significant debts (e.g. credit cards, loans)? YES NO Are there any other practical considerations that you would like to address? Workways, Devon Partnership NHS Trust

12 Taking stock Look back over your answers and note the things that will help you to look forward. Why I want to work (page 2) What I like doing (pages 2 to 6) What I m good at (pages 6 to 7) Things I need to practice (page 7) What I want from work (page 8) Health & money issues to consider (page 9) Write down any general conclusions you have reached Workways, Devon Partnership NHS Trust

13 Your next best step I would like to NOW IN 3 MONTHS TIME To find full-time paid employment NO To find part-time paid employment To start preparing for work (e.g. going to New Leaf, doing a work placement) To do some training or a course To do some voluntary work I would like Workways support with Looking at job vacancies Applying for jobs Preparing for interviews Contacting prospective employers Help with disclosing about health issues Signposting to help with benefits Signposting to training & voluntary work organisations Referral to New Leaf Other please write in spaces below Workways, Devon Partnership NHS Trust

14 Thinking about the principles of the Individual Placement & Support approach (see page 1), which Workways is based upon, how do these relate to your situation? 1. It aims to get people into competitive employment real jobs, real employers, real wages. How can Workways help you to achieve this aim? 2. It is open to all those who want to work. Would you say that at this moment in time you want to work? 3. It tries to find jobs consistent with people's preferences we are not an employment agency but we will help you find the job you want to do. Thinking back over this vocational profile, what type of job do you want to do? 4. It works quickly looking for a job will start as soon as you want it to. When do you want to start to look for work (if you re not doing so already)? 5. It brings employment specialists into clinical teams we work closely with other healthcare professionals. Who else should Workways be in touch with to help you? 6. Employment Specialists develop relationships with employers based upon a person's work preferences we go out and talk to local employers. What type of employer would you like to work for? 7. It provides time unlimited, individualised support for the person and their employer our support continues when you get a job. What type of support do you think you would like when you are in work? Workways, Devon Partnership NHS Trust

15 8. Benefits counselling is included we can signpost you to expert advice. Would you like to talk to someone about benefits? Write any other useful comments or information below Workways, Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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