Job overview

We work across Hertfordshire to support positive mental health and wellbeing. We provide a diverse range of services from our eleven Wellbeing Centres and other venues across the county. Funded locally, our services are available to all residents in Hertfordshire aged 18+ and we offer dedicated services for 5-18 year olds.

Our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

We are a local Mind, affiliated to national Mind, the leading mental health charity in England and Wales.

Role

As an Employment Advisor you will deliver the IPS model to to meet individuals regularly to understand an individual’s skills, strengths and goals; developing clear action plans; provide practical support; and co-create personalised action plans.

Please see the Job Description for more information.

Responsibilities

As an Employment Advisor you will be responsible for:

  • Delivering effective 1:1 and group person centred employment support to individuals looking for work
  • Delivering effective 1:1 and group person centred employment support to individuals looking to continue with work
  • Liaising with employers to seek opportunities for individuals
  • Accurate and timely record keeping to demonstrate activity and impact
  • Ensuring high-quality support is delivered at all times, aligned with HMN values

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The person

(E) Essential and (D) Desirable

  • A relevant work coach, or employment support qualification (D)
  • Evidence of continual professional development (E)
  • Significant proven knowledge and skills around the challenges and barriers to employment faced by individuals with mental health needs E
  • Knowledge of Individual Placement Support (IPS) framework and implementing its fidelities (D)
  • Knowledge of CRMs and database records (E)
  • Knowledge of local employer, training and volunteer organisations (D)
  • Knowledge of local employment services, benefits systems and vocational pathways (E)
  • Demonstrable understanding of relevant legislation and policies such as the Data Protection Act, Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Adults, Safeguarding Children and the Mental Health Act (E)
  • Understanding of the principles of trauma informed care (D)
  • Understanding of the relationship between mental health and social issues and how these issues may impact on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing (E)

Please see the Job Description for more information.