Employment Advisor

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hours of work: 37.5 hours Service opening hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm Salary: £24,000 with progression up to £26,500 per annum Base: Oxfordshire Employment Service, Abell House, Oxford, OX3 7JH About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 35 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. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are dedicated to the principles of social inclusion to work with adults with Mild to Moderate mental health needs. About the role As an Employment Advisor, you will work in conjunction with Oxfordshire Talking Therapies and Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to support people accessing primary care in their employment challenges. You will be required to provide a high quality, one-to-one service to our clients who have a range of mental health challenges to support them in job retention, employer liaison or employment/voluntary work search. With experience of working within a community based, mental health setting, you should be able to inspire, engage and motivate people. With the proven ability to identify barriers, understand need and support people to achieve their goals the role will include one to one engagement, facilitating activities within the service and community, administrative tasks, sign posting and engaging people in other provision. You will work as part of wider community support teams, including mental health workers, partners, internal colleagues and other agencies. This post will operate throughout in the Oxfordshire area and flexibility to travel regularly across the county is an expectation of the role. About you You will have experience of working with Mental Health and will be able to inspire and engage people and have the ability to identify barriers and understand client needs, while possessing excellent motivational skills. This will include supporting people within the employment sector, with knowledge of employment rights and job retention being advantageous. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you will be able to demonstrate your experience in delivering results through your assessment, planning and facilitating of activities that focus on recovery and vocational skills. You will have an understanding of working with people with a variety of complex needs including mental health, your knowledge of working within a community-based service is essential and will have equipped you with the relevant communication and interpersonal skills required for the role. Although not essential, it would be beneficial for you to have knowledge of employment law, the principles of the Equalities Act 2010 and how it relates to employment rights. With a minimum of a Level 3 in Information Advice and Guidance, or similar, you will be willing to develop further as the role requires. What we offer You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first few weeks with MHM 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. The induction will run from start date to 6 month probation. MHM offers 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays and up to a 5% contributory pension scheme. At MHM not only can you expect a competitive salary, generous annual leave and pension entitlement, you can also expect to be supported in your ongoing personal and professional development. In addition, you will work with people who are passionate about supporting individuals in their day to day lives. 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)

Desirable

• 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 results-based 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

Desirable

• Experience of providing vocational/employment support to people with mental health conditions.
• Understanding of the employment barriers and difficulties faced by people with mental health conditions
• Experience of delivering group activities.
• Experience in counselling

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

Oxfordshire Employment Service, Abell House, Oxford, OX3 7JH

Oxford

OX3 7JH

Employer's website

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