Employment Advisor - Birmingham Health Minds Birmingham
Job description
TO APPLY, PLEASE GO TO – https://livingwellconsortium.com/work-with-us/jobs/employment-adviser-birmingham-healthy-minds/Living Well Consortium is recruiting in collaboration with Birmingham Healthy Minds for Employment Advisers. The Employment Advisers will work within a new employment advice service within NHS Talking Therapies. The service aims to support service users seeking psychological therapies with their employment needs.The post holder will work with clients experiencing mental health problems who also need access to employment advice. Their work will be led by the aspirations of service users and will involve conducting assessments as well as creating individual action plans to support service users in finding employment, retaining employment, or in their return to work.Applicants should have a minimum NVQ level 3 or equivalent along with experience providing vocational or employment support. Experience of working within mental health would be advantageous. You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to inspire and motivate.Responsibilities and Duties· Maintain a caseload of service users, supporting them with establishing employment goals and producing personalised action plans.· Be led by the aspirations of the client in order to deliver the most effective support.· Provide advice, information, and guidance to assist clients in their return to work or in their job search.· Support clients to leave work where it is not conducive to their mental health and then assist them with exploring alternative options.· Signpost clients to organisations that can provide them with representation, including Trade Unions, Law Centres, and Employment Lawyers.· Support clients to agree reasonable adjustments with their employers.· Advocate on behalf of service users with prospective employers where necessary.· Identify work solutions that will minimise or overcome difficulties in the workplace.· Provide clients with the tools to ensure that their needs are met within the workplace.· Provide guidance around claiming benefits.· Signpost clients to organisations that may support them, including but not limited to local accredited debt services and social housing providers.· Report any concerns promptly to a Senior Employment Adviser.· Complete all necessary paperwork including questionnaires, reports, and minutes.· Work with other IAPT clinical staff to ensure a high quality of care is received by clients.· Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the local job market and any employment focused community initiatives.· Build and promote strong relationships with external agencies such as Trade Unions and Job Centres to ensure successful delivery of the service.· Remain informed on relevant employment legislation and any changes to this.· Keep data systems and databases up to date to ensure correct reporting.· Provide a service that is non-discriminatory and compassionate.· Undertake training as and when required by the organisation.· Attend and contribute to meetings as required by the organisation.· Work within the organisation’s policies and procedures.· Undertake such other duties commensurate with the role.· Understand and work within the ethos, aims and objectives of LWC.Person Specification and experience· A minimum of NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent. Further study in vocational training, careers advice, or other employment related training is desirable.· Experience of providing vocational or employment support to people experiencing mental health problems.· The ability to adapt to the needs of individual clients.· The ability to negotiate with employers on behalf of service users.· A good knowledge of return-to-work planning.· A knowledge of employment and disability related benefits.· An understanding of the impact that mental health issues can have on an individual.· A knowledge of mental health sector as well as of the IAPT Stepped Care Model.· A knowledge of community resources as well as employment and disability related benefits.· A knowledge of employment law and the Equality Act 2010.· A caring, responsible, and positive approach.· An understanding of confidentiality.· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.· Effective time management and workload management.· Strong problem-solving skills.· Empathy with the aims and values of the organisation.· Commitment to continuous improvement including own professional development.· Willingness to be flexible and dynamic as organisation needs change.· Commitment to principles of Equal OpportunitiesOutline Terms and Conditions:1. Working hours: 37.5 hours per week2. Salary: £27,070.663. Fixed term until March 2025Job Type: Full-timeSalary: £27,070.66 per yearSchedule:Monday to FridayWork Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham
