Employment Specialist in Hounslow

We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for an Employment Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Connect to Work Service in Hounslow.

To work with clients with more serious mental illness, you will need to be comfortable supporting people who have experienced or are experiencing serious mental health challenges, as well as possibly other serious difficulties in their lives. Although you will receive full training and support, it's important you are aware of the potential impact this may have on your own mental wellbeing.

What do I need to bring with me?

• You will need to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn.
• We value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
• You will bring strong experience and understanding of mental health and employment support, with the ability to help individuals find, return to, or sustain mainstream employment.
• Experience within health or social care settings is essential, alongside knowledge of employment models such as IPS and a commitment to employment retention and fidelity principles.
• You will have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to work confidently with clients, partners, and external agencies both verbally and in writing, and build effective local partnerships.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills are required, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records using Microsoft applications and databases.
• You will demonstrate a clear commitment to professional standards, including Health & Safety, Data Protection, Equality & Diversity, and employment law, and be willing to travel locally and engage in continuous professional development.
• A positive, person-centred, and empathetic approach is essential, along with resilience, self-motivation, and a strong belief in the role employment plays in supporting mental health and wellbeing.

Interview Steps

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have a face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
• Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our service users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer. Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.