Employment Specialist (Woking)

Recovery Focus; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Focus is looking for an Employment Specialist in Leatherhead to assist individuals with mental health problems in reintegrating into work. The role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, with a focus on supporting clients in achieving their employment goals.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the IPS model and barriers faced by clients.
• Willingness to travel locally and work outside standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Help clients source meaningful paid roles and set recovery goals.
• Establish relationships with healthcare providers and local employers.
• Manage admin systems for timely referrals and assessments.

Skills

Motivational skills

Presentation skills

Listening skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Flexibility

Job description

Employment Specialist (Woking)

Client: Recovery Focus

Location: Leatherhead, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 72943228e00f

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you interested in helping people with mental health problems and other chronic health conditions reintegrate into work? Join us as an Employment Specialist with Richmond Fellowship in Surrey. We assist individuals in finding paid employment or returning to work after ill health, and support employers and employees in managing mental health in the workplace.

Your role involves helping clients source meaningful paid roles, offering careers advice, setting recovery and employment goals, and providing training in CV writing and interview techniques. You'll establish and maintain relationships with healthcare providers, clinical teams, partner organizations, and local employers, while developing and promoting the service. Additionally, you'll manage admin systems to ensure timely referrals, assessments, and reviews.

Candidates should have a good understanding of the IPS model, mental and physical health issues, and barriers faced by clients. Excellent motivational, presentation, and listening skills are essential, along with a willingness to travel locally and work outside standard hours as needed. Strong organizational and time management skills, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize are also required.

There are 10 roles available in Woking.

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This is a permanent full-time role, 37.5 hours per week.