Employment Specialist

Hestia Charity; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking an Employment Specialist to empower individuals facing mental health challenges. In this rewarding role, you'll support clients in finding and retaining employment, using evidence-based models like Individual Placement and Support (IPS). You'll be part of a dedicated team, committed to fostering inclusivity and diversity. Your interpersonal skills and understanding of mental health will be crucial as you navigate client needs and collaborate with external partners. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while promoting mental health recovery through employment.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Disabled Applicants

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of support needs for individuals with mental health conditions.
• Experience in health or social care with knowledge of IPS principles.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with mental health challenges in finding and retaining employment.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to build partnerships and provide solutions.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Understanding of Mental Health Conditions

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Client Needs Assessment

Education

Experience in Health or Social Care

Knowledge of Employment Models (IPS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Relevant Databases

Job description

We are Twining-Hestia. We make a difference.

At Twining-Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Employment Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Haringey & Barnet IPS service in Haringey.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

To work with clients with more serious mental illness, you will need to be comfortable supporting people who have experienced / are experiencing serious mental health challenges, as well as possibly other serious difficulties in their lives. Although you will receive full training and support, it's important you are aware of the potential impact this may have on your own mental wellbeing.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the support needs of individuals with mental health conditions, particularly in helping them find, return to, or retain mainstream employment. They will bring experience from health or social care settings and demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based employment models such as Individual Placement and Support (IPS), with a commitment to employment retention and fidelity to IPS principles. With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, they will confidently engage with clients, external stakeholders, and partners across a variety of settings, building strong local partnerships and offering creative, person-centred solutions. Organised and outcome-driven, the candidate will effectively manage time and competing priorities, with experience in diary management and working under tight deadlines. They will show a sound understanding of and commitment to policies such as Health & Safety, Data Protection, Equality & Diversity, and employment law, particularly the Equality Act 2010. A dynamic, empathetic, and self-motivated individual, they will value the role of employment in mental health recovery, maintain a positive and professional attitude, and proactively manage their own wellbeing and development. The candidate will be competent in assessing client needs, developing action plans, and maintaining accurate casework records using Microsoft Office and relevant databases. A willingness to travel across the designated London Borough and engage in ongoing professional development is essential.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
  
  

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Twining-Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Twining-Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Twining-Hestia.