Overview
The opportunity to change minds. The power to change lives. For people who need mental health support, getting back into work is a vital step on their recovery journey. Following an increase in funding we are seeking to recruit new Employment Specialists.
In this role you'll play a vital role in helping people with mental health support needs on their recovery journey. This is an opportunity to offer hands-on support, to give people the tools they need to recover and ultimately, to transform lives. The role will support clients to both gain and retain paid employment. Working within the principles of IPS you will have autonomy to manage your own caseload of clients, working proactively with clinical colleagues, local employers, and other partners to better the lives of others through sustainable employment. The role is very diverse offering a range of duties from the early stages of engagement with clients to the point of support needs being fulfilled, with everything in-between. The role will require a combination of empathy, resilience and compassion to aid people in achieving their potential, seek opportunities whilst removing barriers and preconceptions.
You will have an interest in working within the employment support sector and knowledge of employment rights and job retention would be an advantage. We welcome people from a range of backgrounds and with a variety of experience. Ideally applicants will have experience in an employment and/or a mental health setting.
Main duties
The post holder will be community-based in the Worcester area working across County boundaries so ability to meet the travel demands of the role, including areas not accessible by public transport is essential. Appropriate mileage expenses will be provided.
* Proactively manage a caseload of people who have experienced mental health problems to become established in the workplace.
* Assess and record clients identified vocational needs and liaise with clinicians in the team if necessary. Agree and produce person centred action plans and support clients to achieve their goals.
* Assist with activities such as producing a CV, interview techniques confidence building and any other identified actions.
* Assist clients in gaining employment through job search skills as well as maintaining regular contact with local employers to build lasting and meaningful relationships, identify as well as creating suitable positions such as hidden vacancies for clients.
* Liaise closely with DWP and providers where appropriate.
* Supporting clients who have secured employment or have experienced difficulties in the workplace retain and sustain their employment status.
* Enhance job sustainment through education, advice and guidance to employers on support needs and negotiating reasonable adjustments and considerations.
The post is full time post, but we would consider applicants looking for part time - minimum of 30 hours per week.
Interviews scheduled for 3rd October.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
* Wide range of supportive staff networks
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website. We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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Details
Date posted: 10 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata for part time
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9798-1647
Job locations: Studdert Kennedy House, Spring Gardens, Worcester, WR1 2AE
Job responsibilities and person specification
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address: Studdert Kennedy House, Spring Gardens, Worcester, WR1 2AE
Website: https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
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