Job summary
2 X Positions in Burton-Upon-Trent, 3 X Positions in Newcastle-Under-Lyme and surrounding area
Are you an experienced Employment Advisor seeking a new and exciting opportunity? If so, we have a fantastic role available that may be of interest to you. We are currently recruiting for several Employment Adviser positions, focused on assisting individuals with mild to moderate mental health issues, to gain or retain employment.
The successful candidate will work with a diverse population, aged 16 and above, who are receiving support from Talking Therapies. The EA will provide tailored employment support, that varies depending on the client's specific needs. This will involve supporting individuals to gain employment, helping clients with in-work issues to remain in employment, and providing guidance to those who have been off sick to return to work. The job role will also include helping clients to gain training and volunteering work, delivering careers advice and guidance, and promoting our service to employers and network partners.
Main duties of the job
- To manage a caseload of people of people who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues, to enable them to retain or gain paid employment.
- To work as an Employment Advisor, being responsible for those clients who are wanting to move into employment, education or voluntary work.
- To provide specialist support to enable clients to make the successful transition from unemployment or further education to paid employment.
- To prepare individuals for employment through assessing each person's employment needs.
- To provide individualised, support to clients once they have secured employment to assist them in sustaining employment.
- To provide advice and support to employers, which may include negotiating adjustments and on-going support with the employer to ensure job retention
- To work in the community, delivering face-to-face appointments to clients, as well as telephone and video appointments.
- To work within Talking Therapies and promote the Employment Support Service to therapists and other staff.
- To work flexibly as required by the individual and the employer which may require some working out of 'normal office' hours.
About us
MPFT provides physical and mental health care, learning disability, and adult social care services across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. In addition, we provide services on a wider regional and national basis. We serve a population of 1.5 million and employ around 8,500 members of staff. By joining MPFT you will become part of a diverse and inclusive team who are empowered and supported to deliver care in a way which is consistent with our values:
- putting people at the heart of what we do
- Empowering people to improve care and wellbeing
- delivering better health, better care in partnership We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals. All have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us
We will support your career development and progression. Membership of the excellent NHS pension scheme, generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave, pay and the option for flexible working. You will receive up to 27 days annual leave (increasing to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
We are also proud to have a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in close collaboration with Talking Therapies staff, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality employment support, for individuals with anxiety disorders and depression. There are positions available in various locations across Staffordshire, including Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough, Leek, Tamworth, Burton.
To excel in this role, you must have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to work well in a team, and prioritise tasks effectively while remaining flexible and responsive to clients' needs. If you are passionate about helping individuals with mental health challenges gain meaningful employment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
To be successful in this role, you will need to build strong relationships with mainstream education providers and employers to secure education and employment opportunities while providing ongoing support. You will also liaise with Job Centre Plus, Trade Unions, and DWP as necessary.
Duties include -
- Having regularly appointment sessions with clients, to assist them with their employment support needs.
- Meet regularly with practitioners and therapists to co-ordinate and integrate vocational services into psychological therapies.
- To proactively engage and work with employers and further education providers to ensure effective individualised supports are in place for clients.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with other organisations that are able to help individuals to achieve their education / employment goals for example, local colleges and training providers.
- Maintain a professional relationship with service users, carers, staff and other professionals, with particular attention to confidentiality and the maintenance of boundaries.
- To demonstrate compassion and an understanding of the wider issues that surround a person and their family, when they suffer from an anxiety disorder and/or depression.
- To produce written reports, progress notes and assessments on the Talking Therapies clinical system relating to the area of specialism and in line with trust protocols.
- To use specialist skills to assist an individual in conveying pertinent information when completing application forms and CVs.
What you will get:
- An annual salary from £31,049 to £37,796 (37.5 hours per week) depending on experience
- 35 to 41 days annual leave including bank holidays (depending on length of service)
- Ongoing career development and training
- NHS Pension Scheme one of the most comprehensive and generous schemes in the UK
- Wellbeing support, such as access to the MPFT Staff Psychology Service, and additional wellbeing days, along with activities throughout the year
- Annual recognition event recognising our employees who live and breathe our values
- Flexible working opportunities
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, a cycle to work scheme, an annual leave purchase scheme, and much more!
For further details contact: Zoe Sullivan, Senior Employment Advisor - zoe.sullivan@mpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in close collaboration with Talking Therapies staff, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality employment support, for individuals with anxiety disorders and depression. There are positions available in various locations across Staffordshire, including Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough, Leek, Tamworth, Burton.
To excel in this role, you must have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to work well in a team, and prioritise tasks effectively while remaining flexible and responsive to clients' needs. If you are passionate about helping individuals with mental health challenges gain meaningful employment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
To be successful in this role, you will need to build strong relationships with mainstream education providers and employers to secure education and employment opportunities while providing ongoing support. You will also liaise with Job Centre Plus, Trade Unions, and DWP as necessary.
Duties include -
- Having regularly appointment sessions with clients, to assist them with their employment support needs.
- Meet regularly with practitioners and therapists to co-ordinate and integrate vocational services into psychological therapies.
- To proactively engage and work with employers and further education providers to ensure effective individualised supports are in place for clients.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with other organisations that are able to help individuals to achieve their education / employment goals for example, local colleges and training providers.
- Maintain a professional relationship with service users, carers, staff and other professionals, with particular attention to confidentiality and the maintenance of boundaries.
- To demonstrate compassion and an understanding of the wider issues that surround a person and their family, when they suffer from an anxiety disorder and/or depression.
- To produce written reports, progress notes and assessments on the Talking Therapies clinical system relating to the area of specialism and in line with trust protocols.
- To use specialist skills to assist an individual in conveying pertinent information when completing application forms and CVs.
What you will get:
- An annual salary from £31,049 to £37,796 (37.5 hours per week) depending on experience
- 35 to 41 days annual leave including bank holidays (depending on length of service)
- Ongoing career development and training
- NHS Pension Scheme one of the most comprehensive and generous schemes in the UK
- Wellbeing support, such as access to the MPFT Staff Psychology Service, and additional wellbeing days, along with activities throughout the year
- Annual recognition event recognising our employees who live and breathe our values
- Flexible working opportunities
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, a cycle to work scheme, an annual leave purchase scheme, and much more!
For further details contact: Zoe Sullivan, Senior Employment Advisor - zoe.sullivan@mpft.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of recent training relevant to any aspect of the post
Desirable
- Successful completion of previous training in employment support
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years' experience of working with people who have experienced mental health problems within health, social services, the voluntary sector or mainstream educational services.
- Experience of helping people to obtain or maintain education / work
- An understanding of the employment needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems.
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of welfare benefits and all disability / employment related benefits.
- Experience of networking with employment and education providers in the context of supporting people with mental health difficulties.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- A good understanding of Anxiety Disorders and Depression, and the effect this can have on a person's functioning
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good facilitation skills
- Good presentation skills
- Good marketing skills
- Good negotiation skills and persuasive style
- Basic counselling skills
- Good organisational skills
- An ability to initiate and develop relationships with employers whilst being astute to their needs.
- An ability to work independently, reliably and consistently.
- Good knowledge of vocational assessment and profiling
- IT skills
- Working knowledge of a broad range of occupations and training opportunities
Desirable
- Report writing skills
- Knowledge of psychological therapies such as CBT
- An understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment
- Knowledge of the Disability Discrimination Act and special needs issues, in relation to employment / education
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A natural ability to see solutions rather than problems is key in this post
- A preparedness to work flexible hours through prior arrangement as the needs of the job dictate (e.g. some evenings/weekends).
- Car driver - The post involves a significant amount of travel. Therefore a driving license and use of a car is essential to this post.
- Candidates must have a good attendance record. Any absences relating to a disability or any other incapacity will be viewed sympathetically and will be considered if fully explained.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of recent training relevant to any aspect of the post
Desirable
- Successful completion of previous training in employment support
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years' experience of working with people who have experienced mental health problems within health, social services, the voluntary sector or mainstream educational services.
- Experience of helping people to obtain or maintain education / work
- An understanding of the employment needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems.
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of welfare benefits and all disability / employment related benefits.
- Experience of networking with employment and education providers in the context of supporting people with mental health difficulties.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- A good understanding of Anxiety Disorders and Depression, and the effect this can have on a person's functioning
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good facilitation skills
- Good presentation skills
- Good marketing skills
- Good negotiation skills and persuasive style
- Basic counselling skills
- Good organisational skills
- An ability to initiate and develop relationships with employers whilst being astute to their needs.
- An ability to work independently, reliably and consistently.
- Good knowledge of vocational assessment and profiling
- IT skills
- Working knowledge of a broad range of occupations and training opportunities
Desirable
- Report writing skills
- Knowledge of psychological therapies such as CBT
- An understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment
- Knowledge of the Disability Discrimination Act and special needs issues, in relation to employment / education
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A natural ability to see solutions rather than problems is key in this post
- A preparedness to work flexible hours through prior arrangement as the needs of the job dictate (e.g. some evenings/weekends).
- Car driver - The post involves a significant amount of travel. Therefore a driving license and use of a car is essential to this post.
- Candidates must have a good attendance record. Any absences relating to a disability or any other incapacity will be viewed sympathetically and will be considered if fully explained.
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
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various - Burton on Trent / Newcastle / Leek / Tamworth
Staffordshire
ST16 3AG
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
