Are you a Psychology graduate (or similar) looking to start a career where you can genuinely make a difference? Join one of the UK’s largest charities, a place where people we’ve placed have gone on to thrive and grow their careers, and help transform lives by supporting people with health conditions back into work.
They are recruiting 9 Employment Advisors to join a brand-new, long-term funded contract. Roles are available in either Hillingdon or Brent.
Employees often describe the organisation as supportive, inclusive, and development-focused, with plenty of opportunities to progress internally.
One recent Glassdoor review mentioned that the induction process was excellent and that team support and training were some of the best they’d experienced.
The role: You’ll be trained to become an IPS Employment Specialist, working with people who have mental health conditions or physical disabilities to help them find and sustain meaningful employment.
Your work will be community-based, hot-desking across partner sites such as Job Centres, Council Offices, and NHS Trusts. You’ll meet participants 1-to-1, coaching and supporting them to overcome barriers, build confidence, and move into sustainable work. You’ll also work closely with Jobcentre Plus advisers and health professionals to provide joined-up support.
A key part of the role involves engaging with employers every week — building relationships and creating new opportunities tailored to your participants’ skills and aspirations. You’ll manage a small caseload of around 25 participants, giving each person the personalised support they need to succeed.
All travel between sites is paid (excluding your normal commute from home to your first and last location).
Typical locations include:
Brent: Brent Job Centre (Neasden), Brent Council (Wembley), Central Middlesex Hospital / Northwick Park Hospital
Hillingdon: Uxbridge Job Centre, Hillingdon Civic Centre, Hillingdon HospitalFull training is provided through a mix of online learning, shadowing experienced colleagues, and hands-on guidance from your Team Leader in the community.
What we’re looking for: You don’t need prior employment support experience, full IPS training is provided, but you’ll need one of the following:
Voluntary or paid experience supporting vulnerable people (for example, through university, mental health, or mentoring work), or
12+ months’ experience in a target-driven role such as sales, recruitment, or customer service.You’ll bring empathy, strong communication skills, and the confidence to work independently in the community.
How to apply: Please apply via this advert.
Note: This is a permanent, full-time community-based role (no home working). You’ll need to live within easy reach of either Hillingdon or Brent