Employment Advisor
- NHS
- Full Time
- Warrington
- 25958.00 - 28662.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
As an Employment Advisor you will work with a good degree of autonomy and will be expected to manage your own time and caseload. This role will benefit from a keen sense of professional curiosity, with an eagerness to learn and develop your own knowledge. If you enjoy variety, believe in empowering others to achieve their own success and would like to be a part of something making a real difference to people's lives, then this role is for you. Please refer to the attached job description
Main duties of the job
You will collaborate with clinical staff to deliver integrated, person-centred care for your clients. Your role will be diverse and dynamic. One day, you might review a CV, conduct a mock interview, and provide assertiveness training. The next day, you could be liaising with Job Centre Plus, speaking with a client's employer, or engaging with the community to build relationships and raise awareness. This a hybrid working role where your working hours will be split between home and office.
About us
Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 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. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to the people who access our services.
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Employment Advisor Hours of work: 37.5 Service opening hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00-20:00, Friday 08:00-17:00 £ 25,958 per annum, pro rata Location: NHS Warrington Talking Therapies, 20 Dallam Lane, Ribban Court, Warrington, WA2 7NG Type: Hybrid - Split between home and office About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 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. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to the people who access our services. About the service You will join our team at NHS Warrington Talking Therapies, Warrington's primary source of support for addressing common mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression. Specifically, you will be a part of our Employment Support team, working alongside clinicians in supporting the recovery of and delivering exceptional outcomes for our service users. About the role As an Employment Advisor, your role will be to support and empower your clients to improve their work situation and address the impact it may be having on their mental health. You will collaborate with clinical staff to deliver integrated, person-centred care for your clients. Your role will be diverse and dynamic. One day, you might review a CV, conduct a mock interview, and provide assertiveness training. The next day, you could be liaising with Job Centre Plus, speaking with a client's employer, or engaging with the community to build relationships and raise awareness. As an Employment Advisor you will work with a good degree of autonomy and will be expected to manage your own time and caseload. This role will benefit from a keen sense of professional curiosity, with an eagerness to learn and develop your own knowledge. Please refer to the attached job description for full job details. About you You will be: * Someone who enjoys problem solving and exploring different perspectives. * Organised, yet adaptable, and able to work with a varied workload. * Able to work collaboratively, both with clients, but also your peers and supervisor. * Able to inspire and engage people to help them identify and overcome the obstacles and barriers they may be facing. * Empathetic in your approach and be able to identify barriers and understand client needs. * Keen to develop and learn new skills and knowledge. * Self-motivated and curious. Please refer to the attached job description for full details on person specification for this role. What we offer You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first weeks of employment 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. In addition, you will receive:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You will be:
- * Someone who enjoys problem solving and exploring different perspectives.
- * Organised, yet adaptable, and able to work with a varied workload.
- * Able to work collaboratively, both with clients, but also your peers and supervisor.
- * Able to inspire and engage people to help them identify and overcome the obstacles and barriers they may be facing.
- * Empathetic in your approach and be able to identify barriers and understand client needs.
- * Keen to develop and learn new skills and knowledge.
- * Self-motivated and curious.
Experience
Essential
- As an Employment Advisor you will work with a good degree of autonomy and will be expected to manage your own time and caseload. This role will benefit from a keen sense of professional curiosity, with an eagerness to learn and develop your own knowledge.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Mental Health Matters
Address
NHS Warrington Talking Therapies, 20 Dallam Lane, Ribban Court, Warrington, WA2 7NG
Warrington
WA2 7NG
