Job Title: Employment Advisor
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Location: West London (Barnet, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow)
Salary: £31,873 – £36,927 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Role Overview:
We are seeking dedicated and motivated Employment Specialists to join our team across West London. This is a rewarding and target-driven role supporting individuals with mental health conditions and neurodiverse needs into sustainable, meaningful employment.
Working closely with clients, health professionals, employers, and local services, you will deliver the a programme similar to the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model — a proven, person-centred approach that enables individuals to gain paid employment while improving wellbeing and social inclusion.
As an Employment Specialist, you will manage a caseload, provide tailored advice and guidance, and build positive relationships with local employers to create opportunities that match client skills and aspirations. This role requires a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and breaking down barriers to work.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a caseload of clients with mental health support needs, including those who are neurodiverse.
* Provide person-centred employment support, including vocational profiling, action planning, job search, and in-work support.
* Build and maintain strong employer networks to secure job opportunities tailored to client skills and preferences.
* Work collaboratively with health professionals, community providers, and referral partners.
* Coach, guide, and support clients throughout their journey into work and during job retention phases.
* Accurately maintain caseload records, progress reviews, and reporting in line with quality standards.
* Meet performance targets related to programme starts, job entries, and job retention.
* Champion inclusion, with a particular focus on supporting neurodiverse individuals to thrive in employment.
Essential/Desirable Criteria:
Essential:
* Experience working in employability, vocational support, careers guidance, or related fields.
* Strong understanding of the barriers faced by individuals with mental health conditions and neurodiverse needs.
* Proven ability to build relationships with employers, clients, and partners.
* Strong organisational, IT, and communication skills.
* Ability to work to targets and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable:
* Knowledge of the IPS model or supported employment approaches.
* Experience in disability, mental health, or neurodiversity support.
* Understanding of workplace adjustments and inclusive recruitment practices.
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 28 days with service)
* Option to purchase additional annual leave
* 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
* Enhanced pension scheme and life assurance (x3 salary)
* Health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance programme and health cash plan
* Access to professional development, apprenticeships, and management programmes