Employment Specialist – Employment Coach
Cheltenham and Gloucester | Gloucester Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust
Fixed term contract
Do you believe you have the skills to support people back into employment? Are you passionate that occupation can support a person’s wellbeing? If so these roles may be just what you’re looking for!(1 Employment Specialist based at Pullman Place, Gloucester and 1 based at Charlton Lane, Cheltenham)
Deadline: 11th August 2025
* South West
* Full-time
Job overview
2 x Fixed Term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 24 months. (1 Employment Specialist based at Pullman Place, Gloucester and 1 based at Charlton Lane, Cheltenham)
Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment.
Are you looking for a career where you can make a positive difference to the lives of people with Mental Health Difficulties?
Role
(1 Employment Specialist based at Pullman Place, Gloucester and 1 based at Charlton Lane, Cheltenham)
For people who need Mental Health support, getting back into work is a vital step on their recovery journey. The evidence backs this up and although 90% of people with Severe Mental Illness want to work, only 8% of them are in paid employment. This is why we are looking for people to join our friendly Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Service, as an Employment Specialist.
Responsibilities
See job description attached
The person
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge
* Experience or knowledge of recruitment/employment
* Knowledge and experience of Recovery and Social Inclusion principles
* Experience of working in supported employment services
* Experience of working with people with Mental Health problems or a similar service user group
* An understanding of employment and challenges for people who have Mental Health experiences
other
Essential criteria
* Flexibility to travel within the region
* Full driving license with access to own vehicle for business purposes
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