IAG Specialist in Slough

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.

The IAG Specialist will provide high-quality Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to people with mental health conditions, supporting them to access employment, education, training, and volunteering opportunities. The service delivers time-limited, light-touch one-to-one and group-based interventions, tailored to individual need and focused on progression, wellbeing, and increased independence. The role will be predominantly community-based within one borough, requiring travel across community venues. Support will be delivered through a hybrid model, combining face-to-face and virtual engagement.

What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able 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 also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

• You will bring experience delivering Information, Advice and Guidance within a community, mental health, or employment support setting, alongside a strong understanding of how mental health challenges can impact wellbeing, confidence, daily functioning, and readiness for work.
• You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build effective relationships with service users, employers, community partners, and clinical teams.
• You will be confident managing a varied caseload, maintaining accurate and high-quality case notes, and delivering engaging group sessions both in person and virtually.
• Strong administrative and digital skills are essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• You will demonstrate high attention to detail and a firm commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, GDPR, and organisational policies.

Interview Steps: We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• 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 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 services 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.