Employment Advisor - Worcester
Mental Health Matters
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Job summary
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. Working in conjunction with NHS Trust Talking Therapies and DWP, the role supports people in accessing primary care provision to support with their employment challenges.
Main duties of the job
* Managing a complex active caseload of 40 to 50 people who have experienced mental health problems and who wish to gain, retain, or return to employment. * Working with clinical teams and MHM staff to identify the best outcomes for clients. * Focussing on the aspirations of the client to keep or obtain good employment, considering their strengths, difficulties, and barriers. * Assessing a client's employment goals and any concerns regarding their capacity for work, their confidence to perform tasks and any factors that may be issues for employment. This is to be achieved by using evidence-based interventions supporting the individual to develop strategies to address them. * Advocating on behalf of the person with current and prospective employers if necessary, aiming to identify work solutions that will overcome or minimise difficulties within the workplace. * Working with employers to raise their awareness of mental health issues including the effects poor mental health has on absenteeism, presentism and leaveism. * Developing in-depth knowledge of the local labour market, local support and new initiatives, taking into account the needs of the client to broker effective interventions. Including specialist schemes to help with retaining or finding employment. * Working closely with local agencies to identify appropriate job vacancies
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.
Date posted
07 December 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,000 to £26,500 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
017666
Job locations
65 High Street, Worcestor, WR1 2EH
Worcester
WR1 2EH
Employer details
Employer name
Mental Health Matters
Address
65 High Street, Worcestor, WR1 2EH
Worcester
WR1 2EH