Mental Health Employment Coach

Trigon Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A national provider of health and employment services is seeking an Employment Advisor to support individuals facing workplace challenges due to health issues. You will manage a caseload, conduct assessments, and provide coaching in CV building and interview techniques. The ideal candidate has strong IT skills and excellent communication abilities. This role will involve collaboration with medical practitioners and requires an Enhanced DBS Check.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a caseload of clients with health and employment-related barriers.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload, providing information, advice, and guidance to clients.
• Conduct holistic initial assessments and co-produce action plans.
• Provide employment coaching, including career guidance and CV building.

Skills

Experience managing a caseload of clients

Strong IT skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to build strong relationships

Customer service experience

Awareness of safeguarding practices

Ability to work independently and in a team

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

Job Title: Employment Advisor

Salary: Up to 35,600 (Dependant on Experience)

Location: Multiple roles available in North & West London (Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Camden, Islington, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Haringey)

Job Summary

Trigon Recruitment are supporting a well-established national provider who are launching an integrated health and employment programme. This service integrates health recovery with employment support to create a holistic pathway for individuals. The Employment Advisor will play a key role in supporting individuals facing difficulties in the workplace due to physical health conditions, helping them return to work, remain in work, or find new employment. The role involves working in partnership with in-house medical practitioners, GP practices, and other referral partners in a community hub environment.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Client Support

• Manage a diverse caseload (20 maximum), providing information, advice, and guidance to clients facing workplace challenges.
• Conduct holistic initial assessments, identify barriers, and co-produce action plans to help clients achieve employment and health goals.
• Provide employment coaching, including career guidance, CV building, interview techniques, and job search support.
• Advocate for clients with employers, negotiating reasonable adjustments and solutions to workplace challenges.
• Refer clients to appropriate health, welfare, and employment services for additional support.
• Maintain accurate and compliant electronic client records.

Collaboration & Partnership Working

• Work closely with a Multidisciplinary Clinical Team, ensuring a seamless participant journey aligned with individual needs.
• Build strong relationships with referral partners, including GPs, MSK teams, and social prescribers, to grow referrals and promote employment as a recovery tool.
• Develop partnerships with employers to support individuals in overcoming workplace barriers.
• Identify and establish links with training providers, colleges, and employment services to support client career progression.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Experience managing a caseload of clients with health and employment-related barriers.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, employers, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrable customer service and coaching experience.
• Awareness of safeguarding practices for young people and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a target-driven environment.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Willingness to travel across North London.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check for working with adults and children.