Employment Advisor

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hours: 37.5 per week Salary: £24600 per annum, with progression to £26500 per annum, plus London weighting Location: Hertfordshire, hybrid 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 our clients and service users. About the role This role is part of an employment advice service, working closely with clinicians who provide psychological therapies to people with common mental health problems. The post holder will support service users with common mental health problems to gain, return to or retain employment. The role will involve working directly with Jobcentre Plus, employers, trade unions and employment agencies to keep people in employment and secure employment opportunities Please refer to the attached job description for full job details. About you 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 week 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: * A minimum of 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, rising with length of service * A 5% contributory pension scheme, with the opportunity to increase contributions. * A holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, including Employee assistance programme and personalised wellbeing action plans. * Enhanced family friendly policies, pay and leave. * Cycle to work scheme. * Discounted gym membership. * Healthcare cash plan. * A discount platform covering online, high street and supermarket purchases. * You will receive a tailored induction and probation review program which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role * Our structured career development pathways and support from our accredited Learning Team will provide you with advice and guidance on how to access development to allow you to flourish in your chosen career Closing Date: 2nd of May Anticipated Interview Date: 9th of May The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
• (e.g. IAG, Coaching, Counselling,
• Employment Law, Social Care)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of building and maintaining
• professional relationships.
• Experience of effectively managing and
• prioritizing caseloads
• Experience of providing
• vocational/employment support
• Experience of working within a multi -
• disciplinary team
• Proven experience of delivering in a resultsbased environment
• Experience of working with people who have
• experienced mental health issues
• Experience of assessing, planning and
• facilitating activities that focus on recovery
• and vocational skills

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

Maidenhead St, Hertford SG14 1DW

Hertford

SG14 1DW

Employer's website

https://www.mhm.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)