Are you passionate about helping people overcome barriers and achieve their employment goals?
We are looking for an experienced
Employment Advisor
to join an established mental health service, supporting people experiencing severe mental health difficulties to find and sustain meaningful, paid employment.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who understands the positive impact that employment can have on confidence, independence, wellbeing and recovery.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team, you will use the
Individual Placement and Support (IPS)
model to provide personalised employment support
from understanding a client's aspirations and planning their career journey, through to securing employment and providing ongoing in-work support.
Please note: if successful, your starting salary will be £29,693 per annum.
About the Role
Your main base will be
New Milton , working alongside the Clinical Teams. However, this is a predominantly community-based position, with approximately
65% of your time spent out in the community
meeting clients, employers and partner organisations.
You will support clients across
Christchurch and the Lymington/New Milton area , working collaboratively with Community Mental Health Teams, Jobcentre Plus and other local partners.
You will manage a caseload of approximately
2025 clients at any one time , providing tailored support based on their individual strengths, preferences and employment aspirations.
What You'll Be Doing Supporting people experiencing severe mental health difficulties to achieve their employment goals. Delivering employment support in line with the
IPS Fidelity model . Developing personalised employment plans based on each client's strengths, preferences and aspirations. Supporting clients with CVs, applications, interview preparation, career planning and job searching. Building positive and lasting relationships with local employers. Identifying both advertised and hidden employment opportunities. Developing an employer network and promoting inclusive employment opportunities. Providing ongoing support to clients and employers once employment has started.
Working closely with clinical colleagues and other partner organisations to provide joined-up support. Advising clients around workplace adjustments, disclosure and relevant employment considerations. Maintaining accurate case records and completing reports and administrative requirements. Attending clinical meetings, supervision and other relevant meetings. Working flexibly and independently across community settings.
About You
We are looking for someone who has
solid experience within employment services
and is confident supporting people who may face significant barriers to employment.
You will ideally have experience supporting people into work, alongside a strong understanding of employer engagement and relationship building.
A Key Requirement
Due to the community-based nature of the role, you
must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle . You should also live within approximately
30 minutes' travel of the area , as the role involves regular travel between community locations, clients, employers and partner organisations.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a service where employment is viewed as an important part of recovery and social inclusion.
You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients, employers and clinical professionals while helping people achieve something that can have a genuinely transformative impact on their lives.
Apply
Apply through this advert and we will aim to respond to every application.
If you havent heard from us within 72 hours, please use the Send Us A Message form on the Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website and we guarantee a real person will respond.
For an informal chat about the role, please call the Red 5 People office and ask for Lawrence.
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