Employment Advisor

Mental Health Matters; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in mental health is looking for a dedicated individual to provide support to clients within the employment sector. The ideal candidate will possess relevant experience and qualifications, such as NVQ Level 3, and will engage with clients to aid their recovery and job retention. A comprehensive training program, health benefits, and a friendly work environment are offered, along with a competitive salary and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

5% contributory pension scheme

Holistic health and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Discount platform for purchases

Structured career development pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in working with mental health clients.
• Knowledge of employment rights and job retention is advantageous.
• Awareness of Equalities Act 2010 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver results through assessment, planning, and facilitating recovery-focused activities.
• Support clients in the employment sector, identify barriers, and understand client needs.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to meet complex client needs.

Skills

Motivational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Customer Service

Job description

Salary: GBP25958 - GBP28662 per annum

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Salary: £25,958 per annum, with progression to £28,662per annum

Fixed Term:31.03.2026

Location:Coventry & Warwickshire, with travel across the locality, relevant expenses will be paid.

About you

You will have experience of working with Mental Health and will be able to inspire and engage people and have the ability to identify barriers and understand client needs, while possessing excellent motivational skills. This will include supporting people within the employment sector, with knowledge of employment rights and job retention being advantageous.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you will be able to demonstrate your experience in delivering results through your assessment, planning and facilitating of activities that focus on recovery and vocational skills. You will have an understanding of working with people with a variety of complex needs including mental health, your knowledge of working within a community-based service is essential and will have equipped you with the relevant communication and interpersonal skills required for the role.

Although not essential, it would be beneficial for you to have knowledge of employment law, the principles of the Equalities Act 2010 and how it relates to employment rights.

You will be educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in the areas of Advice and Guidance, Health and Social Care or Customer Service. An awareness and/or experience of working with people who have experienced mental health issues would be an advantage.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details on person specification for this role.

What we offer

You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues.

In addition, you will receive:

• A minimum of 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, rising with length of service

• A 5% contributory pension scheme, with the opportunity to increase contributions.

• A holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, including Employee assistance programme and personalised wellbeing action plans.

• Enhanced family friendly policies, pay and leave.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• A discount platform covering online, high street and supermarket purchases.

• You will receive a tailored induction and probation review program which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role

• Our structured career development pathways and support from our accredited Learning Team will provide you with advice and guidance on how to access development to allow you to flourish in your chosen career

Closing Date: 02/05/2025

The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application.

All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteedan interview.