- NVQ 4 in Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) or equivalent experience
- Postgraduate certificate/diploma in a related field ( psychology, counselling, occupational therapy, human resources), or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience
- Coaching qualification
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to present complex information in a concise and professional manner
- Ability to build and maintain professional links and effective communication channels with a variety of personnel and agencies
- Ability to manage own time effectively and to produce work on time and to a high standard
- Effectively manage and support a caseload of service users
- Effective research skills and a proactive approach to continuous development
- High standard of IT skills and a proactive approach to learning new systems
- Skills in coaching, cognitive behavioural therapy and/or motivational interviewing
- Proven negotiation and/or mediation skills
- Experience of working with people who have mental health problems
- Experience of successfully supporting people into work and/or retaining people in work
- Experience of providing IAG (information, advice and guidance) to adults
- Experience of working in a multicultural environment and/or community setting
- Lived experience of mental health problems or caring for someone with mental health problems
- Experience of providing advice on welfare benefits
- Knowledge of NHS Talking Therapies Services
- Knowledge of the local labour market and common recruitment practices
- Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the employment of people with disabilities and mental health problems
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- An understanding of the obstacles to employment that people who experience mental health problems can face
- Knowledge of employment support theories and models
- Knowledge of coaching, cognitive behavioural therapy and/or motivational interviewing
- Commitment and adherence to The Equality Act 2010
- Understanding and commitment towards the Trust core Values
Employment Advisor - London, United Kingdom - Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
City & Hackney NHS Talking Therapies are recruiting for a part-time Employment Adviser to deliver employment support to patients accessing the City & Hackney NHS Talking Therapies service. The role will involve working closely with Talking Therapies clinicians, external services, and employers when managing a caseload of clients with their employment needs
NHS Talking Therapies services in England offers evidence-based treatment to people with common mental health problems - such as depression and anxiety. The Employment Advisers (EAs) in NHS Talking Therapies provide skills-based interventions, information, and practical support to help people receiving Talking Therapies services to remain in, return to, and find work
This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and dynamic Talking Therapies service working in a stimulating and unique inner London setting. Hackney is a particularly diverse borough, even within London, and this is reflected in the range of people that they see and the problems that they treat.
You will be joining a large team of Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, CBT Therapists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and Employment Advisers. They are part of Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and have strong links with local GPs, secondary care mental health services and voluntary sector providers as part of the City and Hackney Psychological Therapies Alliance
Main duties of the job
The role involves providing information, advice, and guidance to a caseload of clients who are accessing City & Hackney NHS Talking Therapies on their employment needs. Working closely with their therapist and tailoring the support to the individual to find work, remain in work or return to work after sickness absence.
The role will also involve working directly with other professionals - such as Jobcentre Plus Work Coaches, employers, trade union representatives and recruitment agents.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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