Employment Advisor
Salary: £25, per annum + Benefits
Covering High Peak & Derbyshire Dales Regular travel required
We are currently seeking to appoint a Employment Advisor (EA) who will work closely with clinicians during the delivery of integrated support packages across the region.
These include providing tailored sessions depending on need including securing new employment, return to work following absence and retaining employment through in-work support.
What you will be doing?
1. Employment Advisors (EAs) will work with around 30-35 people at any one time and are likely to see - clients each year.
2. Responsible for delivering employment support through practical and motivational interventions; coordinating with Talking Therapies clinicians where participants are accessing support; assessing the impact and potential barriers of mental health, health conditions, and disabilities to employment.
3. Signposting to other agencies who will be able to provide advice on other benefits or support, and as well as working with other organisations as required (e.g. Jobcentre Plus, employers, Trade Unions).
To be successful you will require;
4. Passion to help others with employment and/or mental health challenges
5. Drive to learn and continuously develop your knowledge and skills
6. Experience of supporting vulnerable/challenging people, for example people who have complex needs etc
7. Experience with caseload management (i.e dealing with multiple people, prioritisation and organisation, digital record keeping)
8. Knowledge of vocational/employment support services
Benefits
At Ingeus, weve spent time listening to our staff to build our additional benefits package;
9. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the opportunity to salary trade extra
10. EAP Support programme available 24/7 with access to 6 x counselling sessions
11. Private Medical Insurance / Life assurance
12. Up to two days each year dedicated to Community Giving (Volunteering)
13. Eyecare vouchers with help to purchase new glasses
14. Online discount shopping via Perks at Work
15. Cycle to Work scheme
16. Travel Season ticket loan
17. Long Service Awards
18. Access to Salary Finance; financial education and advice
19. The opportunity to buy extra perks such as, critical Illness Cover, dental insurance
About Ingeus
Ingeus governments, employers, and local partners design and deliver services to solve complex challenges caused by social and technological change. We improve opportunities and help create strong societies where people have the independence, knowledge, and know-how to thrive. Were purpose-led, passionate and proud to work with customers and communities to drive social change.
At Ingeus, our culture is built on the principle of treating everyone with dignity, ensuring that every individual is comfortable, confident and recognised for the value of their contributions.
Please note, if we receive a high volume of applications, the role may be closed early.