Bank Employability Specialist – Mental Health & Recovery

Scottish Action for Mental Health; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health charity in Scotland is seeking a Bank Employability Specialist to assist clients in securing sustainable employment through personalized guidance and support. This role requires outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently while building relationships with local employers and partner agencies. The position offers a supportive environment, continuous professional development, and numerous employee benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Fully funded SVQ qualification

Reimbursement of registration costs

Funded training opportunities

30 days annual leave

Paid wellbeing days

Workplace pension scheme

Life Assurance policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and promote a service independently.
• Proven experience in building relationships with clients and agencies.
• Excellent communication skills for advising clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients to help them secure sustainable employment.
• Provide person-centered advice and build positive relationships with employers.
• Collaborate with support services for integrated client care.

Skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Ability to build rapport

Independent working

IT skills (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Education

SVQ qualification

Job description

A leading mental health charity in Scotland is seeking a Bank Employability Specialist to assist clients in securing sustainable employment through personalized guidance and support. This role requires outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently while building relationships with local employers and partner agencies. The position offers a supportive environment, continuous professional development, and numerous employee benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.