Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Talking Therapies Barking & Dagenham service for an experienced and highly motivated Employment Advisor to join the team.The Talking Therapies Employment Advisors programme is a 2 year initiative to ensure people receive timely access to health support for common mental health problems and integrated employment support so that they avoid long-term unemployment. The principle aim of the Employment Advisor initiative is to create a culture of prevention and early intervention through its integrated work with Talking Therapies by promoting the link between being in work and achieving improved health outcomes.
This role will involve working closely with Psychologists, CBT Therapists and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners who provide psychological therapies to people with common mental health problems. The post holder will also work with various key agencies to support service users to retain, return to, or secure employment opportunities.
Main duties of the job
- To assist the Senior Employment Advisor in co-ordinating the ongoing integration of the employment programme in the Talking Therapies team and other related community services.
- To be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of service users who have common mental health problems, and seeking to gain or maintain their employment
- To provide individually tailored information, advice and guidance (IAG) to help and support the service users to access and secure suitable employment opportunities.
- To facilitate and lead group workshops for service users to improve their employability skills and knowledge.
- To actively seek feedback from the service users, Talking Therapies' colleagues and external partners in order to improve the employment service.
About us
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
COVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).High Cost Area Supplement - LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders will support the team of clinicians by offering a support service to individuals with common mental health problems to gain, return to or retain employment. The post holder will have a caseload of clients.Please see attached job description and person specification.
Here at NELFT, embracing a Just and Compassionate Culture is our commitment to our colleagues and to our patients that we will support and promote a culture based on fairness, respect, honesty, and trust, ensuring that we have consistent leadership behaviours and styles across the Trust. Our vision is to create an engaging place to work in partnership, where we value diverse perspectives and work in an environment in which you feel valued, supported, understood, and developed. Our professional relationships are built on a foundation of mutual respect, trust and honesty. We are committed to welcoming and making everyone feel valued here at NELFT.
We embrace continuous learning to improve patient outcomes and we provide outstanding professional development opportunities for our workforce. If you want to grow and progress your career with an organisation that values it's people, take the first step on an exciting career journey and join us today.
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders will support the team of clinicians by offering a support service to individuals with common mental health problems to gain, return to or retain employment. The post holder will have a caseload of clients.Please see attached job description and person specification.
Here at NELFT, embracing a Just and Compassionate Culture is our commitment to our colleagues and to our patients that we will support and promote a culture based on fairness, respect, honesty, and trust, ensuring that we have consistent leadership behaviours and styles across the Trust. Our vision is to create an engaging place to work in partnership, where we value diverse perspectives and work in an environment in which you feel valued, supported, understood, and developed. Our professional relationships are built on a foundation of mutual respect, trust and honesty. We are committed to welcoming and making everyone feel valued here at NELFT.
We embrace continuous learning to improve patient outcomes and we provide outstanding professional development opportunities for our workforce. If you want to grow and progress your career with an organisation that values it's people, take the first step on an exciting career journey and join us today.
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 4 in Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) or equivalent experience
- Postgraduate certificate/diploma in a related field (e.g. psychology, counselling, occupational therapy, human resources) or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to build and maintain professional links and effective communication channels with a variety of personnel and agencies
- Effectively manage and support a caseload of service users
- High standard of IT skills and a proactive approach to learning new systems
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Desirable
- Skills in coaching, cognitive behavioural therapy and/or motivational interviewing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who have mental health problems
- Experience of working in an employment support service or similar environment
- Experience of data management and evaluation
Desirable
- Experience of providing advice on welfare benefits
- Experience of working in a multicultural environment and/or community setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Talking Therapies for Depression and Anxiety
- Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the employment of people with disabilities and mental health problems
- Knowledge of the local labour market and common recruitment practices
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 4 in Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) or equivalent experience
- Postgraduate certificate/diploma in a related field (e.g. psychology, counselling, occupational therapy, human resources) or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to build and maintain professional links and effective communication channels with a variety of personnel and agencies
- Effectively manage and support a caseload of service users
- High standard of IT skills and a proactive approach to learning new systems
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Desirable
- Skills in coaching, cognitive behavioural therapy and/or motivational interviewing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who have mental health problems
- Experience of working in an employment support service or similar environment
- Experience of data management and evaluation
Desirable
- Experience of providing advice on welfare benefits
- Experience of working in a multicultural environment and/or community setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Talking Therapies for Depression and Anxiety
- Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the employment of people with disabilities and mental health problems
- Knowledge of the local labour market and common recruitment practices
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
