Employment Specialist (Hounslow)

We are Twining-Hestia. We make a difference. At Twining-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.

As an Employment Specialist at Twining-Hestia Enterprise, you will support individuals with mental health and musculoskeletal issues to find and sustain paid employment using the internationally recognized Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. Based in Hounslow and North West London, you will manage a caseload of clients, engaging them in developing and implementing tailored employment plans to meet their goals.

Your responsibilities include:

• Conducting career guidance, job searches, CV preparation, and interview coaching.
• Working closely with clinical staff and community partners.
• Providing ongoing support to clients to help them remain in or return to work, ensuring they receive the necessary adjustments and access to financial advice.
• Engaging with employers, meeting monthly targets, and maintaining accurate records.

This role offers flexibility, career development, and the opportunity to contribute to a supportive, high-performing team dedicated to improving mental health and wellbeing through work.

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 also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

The ideal candidate for the Employment Specialist role will have:

• A strong understanding of the support needs of individuals with mental health and musculoskeletal issues in the workplace.
• Experience working in a health or social care setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proven ability to work effectively in an outcome-driven environment.
• A confident and empathetic approach to client engagement.
• The ability to think creatively to provide solutions.
• Self-motivation and a proactive approach to managing your own wellbeing.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and providing person-centered support.

Experience in IPS or mental health services is desirable but not essential, and you must be willing to travel within designated boroughs.

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

• Shortlisting call: A team of dedicated recruitment specialists will speak to you about your experience, motivations, and values.
• Face to face interview: You will have a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

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: Twining-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: Twining-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 Twining-Hestia.