Employment Advisor

Hestia; Edgware; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Edgware is seeking an Employment Advisor to provide tailored employment support and guidance to clients, particularly in the Barnet area. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with individuals facing mental health challenges and will be skilled in building partnerships with external organizations. This role is instrumental in coordinating efforts that promote sustainable employment outcomes while adhering to relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in employment support and mental health.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload efficiently.
• Sound knowledge of welfare benefits and related support systems.

Responsibilities

• Providing employment support and guidance to clients in the Barnet area.
• Coordinating with external partners and agencies to facilitate employment opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate client records and reporting on outcomes.

Skills

Employment support experience

Mental health support

Understanding of employment law

Partnership building

Person-centred approach

Record management

Job description

Interview Process Overview

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 alarm if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

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. 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, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

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 Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

Core Skills and Values

You will 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.

Qualifications / Experience

• Extensive experience in employment support and mental health, providing tailored vocational guidance through job searches, CV development, interview coaching, and job retention strategies.
• Successfully supported individuals with mental health conditions to transition into or sustain employment, combining practical support with empathy and professionalism.
• Strong understanding of employment law, the Equality Act, and reasonable adjustments, enabling you to advise both clients and employers on workplace rights and obligations.
• Skilled in building partnerships with external organisations such as employers, Jobcentre Plus, community services, and clinical teams, fostering effective multi-agency collaboration.
• Committed to a person-centred approach, tailoring interventions to meet individual aspirations and needs, using coaching and motivational techniques to empower clients toward achieving their vocational goals.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload efficiently, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining accurate records, monitoring outcomes, and meeting service performance targets.
• Sound knowledge of welfare benefits and related support systems, including "better off" calculations, and able to signpost clients to services such as housing, financial, and legal advice.
• Confident liaising with external partners like Access to Work and Citizens Advice, providing coordinated and comprehensive support that promotes long-term stability and success in employment.

Mission & Responsibilities

At 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 Advisor to play a pivotal role in our Employment Service in Barnet.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing employment support and guidance to clients in the Barnet area.
• Coordinating with external partners and agencies to facilitate employment opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate client records and reporting on outcomes.Ensuring compliance with employment laws and safeguarding standards.

We look forward to receiving your application and learning how you can contribute to our mission.