Employment Specialist

TipTopJob; Woking; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Employment Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in helping individuals with mental health challenges reintegrate into the workforce. This position involves sourcing job opportunities, providing career advice, and delivering essential training in CV writing and interview techniques. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, you will work closely with clients and various stakeholders to promote a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to inspire recovery, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to impact lives positively.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the IPS model of working and related health issues.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with primary care providers and local employers.
• Support clients with mental health issues in achieving employment goals.

Skills

Motivational Skills

Presentation Skills

Listening Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Understanding of IPS Model

Job description

Location: Woking

Salary: A GBP 28,182 - A GBP 29,547 inclusive per annum

Job Overview

Are you interested in helping people with mental health problems and other chronic health conditions reintegrate into work? Join us as an Employment Specialist and be part of an organization that values professionalism, insight, expertise, and passion to inspire individual recovery.

About the Role

We are partnering with Waythrough to find an Employment Specialist for their Surrey Employment service. Our goal is to assist individuals in finding paid employment or returning to work after ill health, and to support employers and employees in resolving workplace health issues. Your role will involve sourcing appropriate roles for clients, providing careers advice, setting recovery and employment goals, and delivering training in CV writing and interview techniques.

Key Responsibilities

1. Establish and maintain positive relationships with primary care providers, clinical teams, partner organizations, local employers, and other agencies.
2. Develop and promote the service proactively.
3. Manage admin systems to ensure timely referrals, assessments, and reviews.
4. Support clients with mental health and physical health issues, helping them set and achieve employment goals.
5. Travel within the local area and work outside of office hours as needed.

Requirements

• Understanding of the IPS model of working and related health issues.
• Excellent motivational, presentation, and listening skills.
• Willingness to travel locally and work flexible hours.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Valid driving license and access to a car.

Additional Information

There are three roles based in Woking. This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as shortlisted.

We encourage applications from individuals with lived experience and from Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups to promote diversity.

Waythrough offers a range of learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeships. Applicants must be in a permanent role and have passed probation to qualify for apprenticeships.

Waythrough was launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Aquarius, a subsidiary, supports individuals affected by substance use or gambling. We are committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based services tailored to individual needs, aiming to remove barriers to support and enable people to live fulfilling lives.