Job summary
The Employment Adviser Service launched in Greater Manchester in May 2024 as part of a funded pilot to provide tailored employment support alongside psychological therapies. The aim is to support people to improve their wellbeing through meaningful activity and employment. The current pilot runs until March 2026 and is being closely evaluated to demonstrate its effectiveness. Subject to the outcome of this evaluation and confirmation of future funding, the ambition is for the Employment Adviser Service to become a permanent part of the Talking Therapies model in Greater Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking team at a pivotal stage in its development.
The Employment Adviser will be part of the Greater Manchester Talking Therapies (previously IAPT) service, which supports people with common mental health problems by providing psychological therapies. This role will involve providing employment support to service users to help them move closer to, gain, return, or stay in work.
The post holder will be part of the Greater Manchester Talking Therapies Manchester Team. However, the postholder may be required to travel and work across the GMMH footprint depending on service needs.
Contract duration will be dependent on start date. Fixed term contract end date will be 31st March 2026. Potential for post to be extended subject to Funding.
Main duties of the job
You will work with people that are unemployed and/or have challenges with their current employment. Encouraging and supporting clients to recognise the importance of productive work and its positive contribution towards their mental health. You will help clients plan their route towards meaningful activity and employment. Your role will be to create support mechanisms, liaising and engaging with Employers, Education and Training services, Employment Support Services and Third Sector Organisations.
You will be joining the Employment Adviser Service at a key stage in its development, with opportunities to help shape the future of the service. As part of growing an innovative team, you will be encouraged to share your ideas and contribute to the ongoing development of an integral employment therapy offer. Your input will help inform how the service evolves, as we build a model that meets the needs of our clients and local communities.
Please read the job description for full details.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the northwest of England and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oEquivalent experience gained through work in the field.
- oDemonstratable experience of supporting individuals to gain or retain employment.
Desirable
- oExperience of working with people suffering from common mental health problems.
- oExperience of working in a service where agreed targets and key performance indicators are in place.
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ level 3 minimum or equivalent.
- oEvidence of further study in vocational training, careers advice, job retention and presenteeism
Desirable
- oEvidence of a good customer service background.
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of common mental health problems and the potential workplace implications of these conditions.
- oWorking knowledge of community resources including employment and disability related benefits.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of employment law and the Equality Act 2010.
- oKnowledge of evidence-based interventions to support people with common MH problems remain in, return to & gain work.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal skills.
- oAbility to prioritise and plan own caseload.
- oAbility to assess individual strengths in relation to employment and adapt activities to be appropriate for the needs of individuals
Other Requirements
Essential
- oThis post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
- oThere is a frequent requirement to travel mainly within the allocated Greater Manchester area to work and an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oEquivalent experience gained through work in the field.
- oDemonstratable experience of supporting individuals to gain or retain employment.
Desirable
- oExperience of working with people suffering from common mental health problems.
- oExperience of working in a service where agreed targets and key performance indicators are in place.
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ level 3 minimum or equivalent.
- oEvidence of further study in vocational training, careers advice, job retention and presenteeism
Desirable
- oEvidence of a good customer service background.
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of common mental health problems and the potential workplace implications of these conditions.
- oWorking knowledge of community resources including employment and disability related benefits.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of employment law and the Equality Act 2010.
- oKnowledge of evidence-based interventions to support people with common MH problems remain in, return to & gain work.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal skills.
- oAbility to prioritise and plan own caseload.
- oAbility to assess individual strengths in relation to employment and adapt activities to be appropriate for the needs of individuals
Other Requirements
Essential
- oThis post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
- oThere is a frequent requirement to travel mainly within the allocated Greater Manchester area to work and an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
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).
