Employment Advisor - Warrington

Integrated Care System; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service in Warrington is seeking an experienced Employment Advisor to support clients in improving their work situations and mental health. This hybrid role involves diverse duties such as conducting mock interviews and liaising with local employers and Job Centre Plus. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification and relevant experience. Competitive salary with generous leave and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Access to wellbeing resources

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in employability or working with people in a mental health setting.
• Strong customer service background considered.
• Relevant experience directly applicable to the role.

Responsibilities

• Support and empower clients to improve work situations and mental health.
• Conduct reviews, mock interviews, and assertiveness training.
• Liaise with Job Centre Plus and employers.

Skills

Empathy

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Level 3 qualification in information, advice and guidance

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Employment Advisor to join our established team at NHS Warrington Talking Therapies. Step into a role where care and collaboration are at the heart of our work.Being in good work improves our wellbeing, self-esteem, sense of belonging, and builds future aspirations. Your role will be to support and empower your clients to improve their work situations and address the impact it may be having on their mental health.

Main duties of the job

You will be a part of our dynamic and innovative Employment Support team, working alongside clinicians to provide person-centred care and deliver exceptional outcomes for the people who access our service.Your role will be diverse and versatile. One day, you might review a CV, conduct a mock interview, and provide assertiveness training. The next day, you could be liaising with the Job Centre Plus, speaking with an employer, or engaging with the local community to build relationships and raise awareness.Please see attached job description/person specification for further details.

About us

Mental Health Matters (MHM) are a national charity who provide innovative and life changing mental health support for both individuals and communities. We offer a diverse range of services, and each person who works with us directly contributes to making positive changes, improving mental health and breaking down barriers.Everything about MHM is people focused, both for our workforce and the people we support. Our people are the driving force of our organisation, and we are committed to having a talented workforce who will make a positive impact on our communities

Job responsibilities

EMPLOYMENT ADVISOR Fixed-term until 31st March 2026 2 positions available. Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £25,598 with progression to £28,662 per annum Type: Hybrid - Split between home and office Shift pattern: 4 days a week working standard office hours with 1 day a week working from 12:00 to 20:00 Location: NHS Warrington Talking Therapies, 20 Dallam Lane, Ribban Court, Warrington, WA2 7NG Service opening hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00-20:00, Friday 08:00-17:00 Do you believe in empowering people to achieve their own success? Are you passionate about making a difference? If so, we want you to join our team! About the role We have an exciting opportunity for an Employment Advisor to join our established team at NHS Warrington Talking Therapies. Step into a role where care and collaboration are at the heart of our work. Being in good work improves our wellbeing, self-esteem, sense of belonging, and builds future aspirations. Your role will be to support and empower your clients to improve their work situations and address the impact it may be having on their mental health. You will be a part of our dynamic and innovative Employment Support team, working alongside clinicians to provide person-centred care and deliver exceptional outcomes for the people who access our service. Your role will be diverse and versatile. One day, you might review a CV, conduct a mock interview, and provide assertiveness training. The next day, you could be liaising with the Job Centre Plus, speaking with an employer, or engaging with the local community to build relationships and raise awareness. If you enjoy variety, believe in empowering others to achieve their own success and would like to be a part of something making a real difference to people's lives, then this role is for you. Ideal candidate: Is this you? Ideally the successful candidate will hold a relevant level 3 qualification in information, advice and guidance, employability or similar. You will also have relevant experience in an area that applies directly to employability and/or working with people in a mental health setting. Experience in similar roles, or a strong customer service background will also be considered. If you do not have an appropriate qualification, candidates will also be considered if you are able to demonstrate how your skills and experience are directly applicable to the role. Please outline how your experience matches the person specification in your supporting statement. You will be:

• Someone who enjoys working with a good degree of autonomy.
• Someone who enjoys problem solving and exploring different perspectives.
• Organised, yet adaptable, and able to manage a varied caseload.
• Able to work collaboratively, both with clients, but also your colleagues and supervisor.
• Able to inspire and engage people.
• Empathetic in your approach and be able to identify barriers and how to overcome them.
• Keen to develop and learn new skills and knowledge.
• Self-motivated and professionally curious.
Please refer to the attached job description for full job details. About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) are a national charity who provide innovative and life changing mental health support for both individuals and communities. We offer a diverse range of services, and each person who works with us directly contributes to making positive changes, improving mental health and breaking down barriers. Everything about MHM is people focused, both for our workforce and the people we support. Our people are the driving force of our organisation, and we are committed to having a talented workforce who will make a positive impact on our communities MHM delivers this service on behalf of the NHS. What we offer you

Job description

Job responsibilities

EMPLOYMENT ADVISOR Fixed-term until 31st March 2026 2 positions available. Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £25,598 with progression to £28,662 per annum Type: Hybrid - Split between home and office Shift pattern: 4 days a week working standard office hours with 1 day a week working from 12:00 to 20:00 Location: NHS Warrington Talking Therapies, 20 Dallam Lane, Ribban Court, Warrington, WA2 7NG Service opening hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00-20:00, Friday 08:00-17:00 Do you believe in empowering people to achieve their own success? Are you passionate about making a difference? If so, we want you to join our team! About the role We have an exciting opportunity for an Employment Advisor to join our established team at NHS Warrington Talking Therapies. Step into a role where care and collaboration are at the heart of our work. Being in good work improves our wellbeing, self-esteem, sense of belonging, and builds future aspirations. Your role will be to support and empower your clients to improve their work situations and address the impact it may be having on their mental health. You will be a part of our dynamic and innovative Employment Support team, working alongside clinicians to provide person-centred care and deliver exceptional outcomes for the people who access our service. Your role will be diverse and versatile. One day, you might review a CV, conduct a mock interview, and provide assertiveness training. The next day, you could be liaising with the Job Centre Plus, speaking with an employer, or engaging with the local community to build relationships and raise awareness. If you enjoy variety, believe in empowering others to achieve their own success and would like to be a part of something making a real difference to people's lives, then this role is for you. Ideal candidate: Is this you? Ideally the successful candidate will hold a relevant level 3 qualification in information, advice and guidance, employability or similar. You will also have relevant experience in an area that applies directly to employability and/or working with people in a mental health setting. Experience in similar roles, or a strong customer service background will also be considered. If you do not have an appropriate qualification, candidates will also be considered if you are able to demonstrate how your skills and experience are directly applicable to the role. Please outline how your experience matches the person specification in your supporting statement. You will be:

Someone who enjoys working with a good degree of autonomy.

Someone who enjoys problem solving and exploring different perspectives.

Organised, yet adaptable, and able to manage a varied caseload.

Able to work collaboratively, both with clients, but also your colleagues and supervisor.

Able to inspire and engage people.

Empathetic in your approach and be able to identify barriers and how to overcome them.

Keen to develop and learn new skills and knowledge.

Self-motivated and professionally curious.

Please refer to the attached job description for full job details. About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) are a national charity who provide innovative and life changing mental health support for both individuals and communities. We offer a diverse range of services, and each person who works with us directly contributes to making positive changes, improving mental health and breaking down barriers. Everything about MHM is people focused, both for our workforce and the people we support. Our people are the driving force of our organisation, and we are committed to having a talented workforce who will make a positive impact on our communities MHM delivers this service on behalf of the NHS. What we offer you

Competitive salaries, with an annual pay review process.

25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays.

Enhanced occupational sick pay.

Access to our workplace pension scheme.

Family friendly and flexible working arrangements to support a good work life balance.

Access to our wellbeing offer - including EAP, virtual GP service and wellbeing resources.

Life Assurance and Free Will writing service.

Blue Light Card and Charity Workers discounts.

Access to Tickets for Good.

Employee recognition and celebration schemes.

A tailored induction programme, bespoke Personal Development and Career Pathways to support you in your role and your career aspirations.

How to Apply We operate Safer Recruitment processes, so if you are interested in this role, you will need to apply via our online application form. Please ensure you answer all the mandatory questions and attach your personal statement showing how you meet the person specification criteria. This can be done on a separate document and uploaded as part of your application supporting documents. We are an equal opportunities employer. We really value diversity and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive. We may ask some personal information during the application process, however, everything we ask is to ensure we can offer fair and accessible opportunities for everyone. If you would like to have an informal conversation about this role, please contact: Matt Woodward ()

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Ideally the successful candidate will hold a relevant level 3 qualification in information, advice and guidance, employability or similar.

Experience

• You will also have relevant experience in an area that applies directly to employability and/or working with people in a mental health setting.
• Experience in similar roles, or a strong customer service background will also be considered.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Mental Health Matters

Address

NHS Warrington Talking Therapies, 20 Dallam Lane, Ribban Court, Warrington, WA2 7NG

NHS Warrington Talking Therapies, 20 Dallam Lane, Ribban Court, Warrington, WA2 7NG