The Employment Advisor Service launched in Greater Manchester in May 2024. This funded pilot provides tailored employment support alongside psychological therapies. The aim is to support people improve their wellbeing through meaningful activity and employment. The pilot runs until March 2026 and is being evaluated for its effectiveness. Subject to the evaluation and future funding, the ambition is for the Service to become a permanent part of the Talking Therapies model. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking team at a pivotal stage.
We have multiple full and part-time vacancies across Manchester. The Employment Advisor will be part of the Greater Manchester Talking Therapies service, which supports people with common mental health problems by providing psychological therapies. This role will involve providing employment support to service users to help them move closer to, gain, return, or stay in work.
The contract is fixed term until 31st March 2026, with potential for extension subject to funding. Postholders may be required to travel across the GMMH footprint.
Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.
Main duties of the job
You will work with people that are unemployed and/or have challenges with their current employment. Encouraging and supporting clients to recognise the importance of productive work and its positive contribution towards their mental health. You will help clients plan their route towards meaningful activity and employment. Your role will be to create support mechanisms, liaising and engaging with Employers, Education and Training services, Employment Support Services and Third Sector Organisations.
You will be joining the Employment Adviser Service at a key stage in its development, with opportunities to help shape the future of the service. As part of growing an innovative team, you will be encouraged to share your ideas and contribute to the ongoing development of an integral employment therapy offer. Your input will help inform how the service evolves, as we build a model that meets the needs of our clients and local communities.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the northwest of England and beyond.
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
* Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Experience
* Equivalent experience gained through work in the field.
* Demonstratable experience of supporting individuals to gain or retain employment.
* Experience of working with people suffering from common mental health problems.
* Experience of working in a service where agreed targets and key performance indicators are in place.
Education / Qualifications
* NVQ level 3 minimum or equivalent.
* Evidence of further study in vocational training, careers advice, job retention and presenteeism
* Evidence of a good customer service background.
Knowledge
* Understanding of common mental health problems and the potential workplace implications of these conditions.
* Working knowledge of community resources including employment and disability related benefits.
* Knowledge of employment law and the Equality Act 2010.
* Knowledge of evidence-based interventions to support people with common MH problems remain in, return to & gain work.
Skills and Abilities
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to prioritise and plan own caseload.
* Ability to assess individual strengths in relation to employment and adapt activities to be appropriate for the needs of individuals
Other Requirements
* This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
* There is a frequent requirement to travel mainly within the allocated Greater Manchester area to work and an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
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