Employment Advisor

Job summary

We are looking for an individual who will share our values and vision to combine compassion, empathy, and expertise to empower our patients to work towards their employment goals.

This is a part time position available (30 hours over 4 days a week) for an Employment Advisor who will work alongside the service providing dedicated employment support for people looking to return to work or to retain their current employment.

This is a cutting-edge opportunity to create a culture of prevention and early intervention, to make sure that people get timely access to mental health support as well as suitable employment advice so that they are supported to avoid long-term unemployment. The post holder will be working towards supporting those with mental health problems helping them to remain in, return to and gain employment.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve working with a caseload of patients. Assessing their employment needs and goals. Working alongside our clinical colleagues to provide tailored, individual employment advice.

The post holders will support service users with common mental health problems to gain, return to or retain employment. The role will involve working with Jobcentre Plus, employers, trade unions, third sector organisations and employment agencies to keep people in employment and secure employment opportunities.

If you are successful you will be working with an a established team who have a diverse background including; nursing, human resources, teaching, management, careers advice, self-employment, administration and payroll.

The training and service experience available will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude, and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven service. The post holder will also be required to complete a Skills For Justice Level 4 Employment Advisor qualification.

Although, there will be opportunities for flexible and hybrid working the role will require local knowledge of Purbeck and East Dorset. We therefore will be particularly interested in candidates who live in this area. Due to the nature of the job the candidate must be able and willing to drive across Rural Dorset.

As many of our clients are in work the post holder will be required to work one evening per week 12pm to 8pm.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.