Job Title: Mental Health Employment Advisor
Location: West Yorkshire (covering Halifax)
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000
Contract: 6-7 Months
Role Overview
Trigon Recruitment are representing a national training provider delivering a wide range of contracts for the DWP and ESFA. They are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Advisor to support individuals in moving closer to, or into, the labour market.
This is a rewarding, flexible role combining both remote and community-based delivery. Travel across West Yorkshire is required, therefore a driver or willingness to travel is essential.
Job Summary
As a Mental Health Advisor, you will support participants referred to the programme through structured, one-to-one interventions. The provision runs in 12-week cycles, consisting of:
10 weeks of virtual support
2 weeks of face-to-face delivery You will deliver two one-hour sessions per week, focusing on identifying how mental health and related challenges impact participants’ daily lives, wellbeing, and employability.
Working collaboratively, you will develop tailored action plans with SMART targets to help individuals overcome barriers. Success in the role will be measured by participants progressing against and completing their action plans.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver one-to-one support sessions (virtual and face-to-face)
Assess the impact of mental health and related barriers on employability
Develop and review personalised action plans with SMART objectives
Support individuals with challenges including mental health, substance misuse, and employability
Build strong rapport and maintain a person-centred approach
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the company database
Monitor, review, and document participant progress
Liaise with referral partners and keep them informed of progress
Signpost participants to relevant local services and support networks Ideal Candidate
Based locally with a good understanding of the West Yorkshire area
Experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions
Knowledge of common mental health barriers to employment
Awareness of local support services and referral pathways
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Empathetic, supportive, and non-judgmental approach
Ability to develop and manage structured action plans
Good understanding of employability support
Experience working in a one-to-one support setting
Strong organisational and record-keeping skills Essential Requirements
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle and willingness to travel across the region
Ability to deliver both remote and face-to-face support How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV to (url removed)
For an informal discussion, contact Tiffany Bennett on (phone number removed)