Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Employment Advisor to join our expanding Talking Therapies team. The NHS RDaSH Talking Therapies teams cover Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire and provide psychological interventions to people with common mental health problems in primary care as part of the National Talking Therapies programme. The post holder will support patients with common mental health problems to gain, return to, or retain employment. The role will involve working with patients, clinicians, Job Centre Plus, employers, trade unions and employment agencies to keep people in employment and secure employment opportunities.
Please note: This is a hybrid role, involving both remote work (from home) and on-site work (in clinic). The balance between home and clinic-based work will be determined by service demand and may vary over time. In addition, there is an expectation to attend face-to-face events to promote the service, as well as regular attendance at Job Centres (JCP).
Main duties of the job
You will provide tailored employment advice, support and guidance to patients who are experiencing mental health difficulties using evidence-based interventions to support patients to find, return or remain in employment. You will manage a caseload and consider the patients strengths, difficulties, and employment assets in order to offer them most effective support and work towards their goals.
The Employment Goals Could Include:
* To find a suitable job
* To return to work from a period of sick leave
* To improve the working environment in which the client is working
* To leave work and find suitable alternative employment.
Employment Advisors will also work collaboratively with step two and step three clinicians within Talking Therapies and where needed, refer patients to other support if they have particularly complex barriers.
About Us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We Are Passionate About Enhancing The Quality Of Our Service And We Work Hard To Attract And Select The Right Colleagues For Our Organisation. Our Goal Is To Employ Those Who Share Our Passion For Providing First Class Care While Remaining Committed To Our Vision And Values. Please View Our Strategy Using The Link Below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We Are Committed To Inclusive Cultures And Really Value People In Our Organisation, View Our Allyship Video On YouTube To Find Out More:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Details
Date posted: 09 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 376-NLTT-0179
Job locations: The Talking Shop, 19 Market Hill, Scunthorpe, DN15 8PL
Job Description
Job responsibilities: Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Qualifications
Essential
* NVQ Level 3 in relevant area or equivalent
Experience
* Experience of providing vocational/employment support
Knowledge
* A good understanding of return to work planning
* Knowledge of employment and disability-related benefits.
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT, The Talking Shop, 19 Market Hill, Scunthorpe, DN15 8PL. Website: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/
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