Job summary
Do you want to work for an NHS Trust that is committed to continuing professional development and who has an excellent track record for staff development & support?
If so please apply for this exciting opportunity.
In response to an increased demand for our service, local commissioners have made an investment in IAPT and we have an exciting opportunity for one full time equivalent Employment Advisor to work across North Yorkshire (Northallerton, Harrogate, Whitby and Scarborough).
We are currently working from home but moving forward the EA role is likely to be a mix of remote home based delivery/community venue delivery and some site based work as required, depending on client/service need going forward.
Are you passionate about supporting people into employment opportunities?
Do you have experience or interest in working with people with mental health problems?
The North Yorkshire Talking Therapies service is an integrated Step 2, Step 3 and counselling service covering the North Yorkshire.
Main duties of the job
The Talking Therapies Employment Advisors are fully integrated into the Talking Therapies team and work closely with clinical colleagues. The role will be to ensure the service offers an integrated package of psychological therapy and employment support. The post holder will support service users with common mental health problems to gain, return to or retain employment. The role will involve working directly with Jobcentre Plus, employers, trade unions and employment agencies to keep people in employment and secure employment opportunities.
About us
New members of staff will be offered a full induction programme and training where necessary and as an established part of the whole Talking Therapies team our employment advisors receive regular supervision and attend whole team events and CPD opportunities. This is an exciting time for our Talking Therapies service and we are keen to hear from suitably experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are focused on providing patient centred care of the highest quality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience in employment advice or mental health
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge and or experience to degree level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing vocational/employment support.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting people with MH conditions into vocational/employment activities
- Understanding of the employment needs barriers and difficulties faced by people with MH conditions.
Knowledge
Essential
- Have a good understanding of return to work planning.
- Knowledge of employment and disability related benefits.
- Be aware of the secondary effects on the individual that could be caused by their mental health experience
- Also be aware that many individuals with mental health conditions may also have primary or secondary health conditions and disabilities.
- Have the knowledge to understand the work implications of these conditions, confidence, fear of failure etc
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and plan own caseload.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience in employment advice or mental health
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge and or experience to degree level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing vocational/employment support.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting people with MH conditions into vocational/employment activities
- Understanding of the employment needs barriers and difficulties faced by people with MH conditions.
Knowledge
Essential
- Have a good understanding of return to work planning.
- Knowledge of employment and disability related benefits.
- Be aware of the secondary effects on the individual that could be caused by their mental health experience
- Also be aware that many individuals with mental health conditions may also have primary or secondary health conditions and disabilities.
- Have the knowledge to understand the work implications of these conditions, confidence, fear of failure etc
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and plan own caseload.
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).
