Employment Advisor

Location

Morpeth, Northumberland | United Kingdom

Job description

Job Title: Employment Advisor

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Service opening hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 8pm; Friday 8am - 5pm; Saturday 9am - 1pm.

Salary: £24,000 with progression up to £26,500 per annum

Base: Morpeth, with travel across Northumberland to meet client need (relevant expenses will be paid).

About us

NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies offers a range of talking therapies for depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health related problems. Our service works with people over the age of 16 and has several bases across the county. We routinely achieve recovery rates above the national target and demonstrate a strong commitment towards continuing professional development within all roles.

We deliver investment in and a continued focus on staff well-being, including opportunities to be involved in Special Interest Groups.

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 35 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities.

Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are dedicated to the principles of social inclusion to work with adults with Mild to Moderate mental health needs.

About the role

As an Employment Advisor, you will work in conjunction with NHS Talking Therapies services and Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to support people accessing primary care in their employment challenges. You will be required to provide a high quality, one-to-one service to our clients who have a range of mental health challenges to support them in job retention, employer liaison or employment/voluntary work search.

With experience of working within a community based, mental health setting, you should be able to inspire, engage and motivate people. With the proven ability to identify barriers, understand need and support people to achieve their goals the role will include one to one engagement, facilitating activities within the service and community, administrative tasks, sign posting and engaging people in other provision.

You will work as part of wider community support teams, including mental health workers, partners, internal colleagues and other agencies.

Please refer to the attached job description for further information.

About you

You will have experience of working with Mental Health and will be able to inspire and engage people and have the ability to identify barriers and understand client needs, while possessing excellent motivational skills. This will include supporting people within the employment sector, with knowledge of employment rights and job retention being advantageous.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you will be able to demonstrate your experience in delivering results through your assessment, planning and facilitating of activities that focus on recovery and vocational skills. You will have an understanding of working with people with a variety of complex needs including mental health, your knowledge of working within a community-based service is essential and will have equipped you with the relevant communication and interpersonal skills required for the role.

Although not essential, it would be beneficial for you to have knowledge of employment law, the principles of the Equalities Act 2010 and how it relates to employment rights.

With a minimum of a Level 3 in Information Advice and Guidance, or similar, you will be willing to develop further as the role requires.

Please refer to the attached job description for further information

What we offer

You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first few weeks with MHM which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues. The induction will run from The induction will run from your first day in post and will incorporate a range of learning and development opportunities.

MHM offers 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays and up to a 5% contributory pension scheme.

At MHM not only can you expect a competitive salary, generous annual leave and pension entitlement, you can also expect to be supported in your ongoing personal and professional development. In addition, you will work with people who are passionate about supporting individuals in their day to day lives.

The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application.

All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview.

MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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Salary

£24k - £26.5k per annum