Location: Sheffield – Gleadless & Heeley
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £26,457 - £28,500 based on experience
Contract: One Year Fixed Term
We believe everyone should be able to live a fulfilling life, with the right support at the right time. Our Money & Employment teams help people across Sheffield to manage financial challenges, access specialist advice and move closer to meaningful paid employment while navigating the realities of mental health difficulties. We are launching an exciting new pilot within the Sheffield 24/7 mental health partnership and are looking for a passionate and skilled Money and Employment Caseworker to join us.
About The Role
This unique role blends specialist money advice with employment support using the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) model. You will work one-to‑one with people who are experiencing mental health challenges, helping them stabilise their financial situation and take steps towards sustainable paid work. You will be based within the community in Gleadless and Heeley, working closely with mental health professionals, local partners and employers to provide early, accessible support that prevents crisis and supports recovery.
You Will
* Deliver high‑quality money advice, including debt casework, budgeting, income maximisation and welfare benefits support.
* Complete holistic assessments to understand clients’ financial, wellbeing and employment needs.
* Support individuals to progress towards paid employment using the IPS approach.
* Build strong relationships with local employers, referral routes and community services.
* Maintain accurate casework records and uphold quality, safeguarding and compliance standards.
* Contribute to ongoing learning and service development within this innovative pilot.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is motivated, compassionate and confident working both independently and as part of a wider team.
You’ll Need
* Accredited or recognised training in money advice (e.g. IMA or Wiser Adviser).
* Experience delivering debt casework and ideally providing welfare benefits advice.
* Strong understanding of the link between financial wellbeing, employment and mental health.
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
* Ability to work flexibly in community and remote settings.
* Experience using electronic case management systems.
It Would Be Great If You Also Bring
* Accreditation with the Institute of Money Advisers (or willingness to work towards it).
* Experience in supported employment or knowledge of employment legislation.
* Experience working in mental health services or lived experience of mental health challenges.
* Skills in assessing risk and developing support plans.
Why join Mental Health UK?
You’ll be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking organisation that puts people with lived experience at the heart of its work. We offer ongoing training, regular supervision, opportunities for progression and the chance to contribute to a meaningful pilot programme that will shape future service delivery.
Ready to apply?
If you’re passionate about empowering people severely affected by mental illness, and you have the skills to support both financial stability and employment aspirations, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?
At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive.
Benefits
* Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
* Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme and the Unmind mental health app.
* Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
* Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
* Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
* Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave and travel benefits such as season ticket loans and cycle‑to‑work schemes.
* Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through inclusiveness and belonging. We aim for our workforce to reflect the communities we serve, to create a supportive environment for all employees and to tackle wider mental health inequalities. We actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodiverse people, those with health conditions or disabilities and people from an ethnically diverse background, regardless of age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio‑economic status.
Becoming a truly anti‑racist organisation
We have an ambition of becoming a truly anti‑racist employer. Our multi‑year anti‑racist programme of work is contained in our Race Equality Action Plan, which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on progress towards becoming a truly anti‑racist organisation.
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