Employment Adviser

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Full time
About Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge

We are a local, registered charity affiliated to National Mind. The organisation supports those with mental health issues in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge towards recovery and leading a better life.

We believe that everyone has the right to access comprehensive services which enables them to reach their full potential and to work towards their recovery. We value diversity as a strength and our staff teams are from a variety of backgrounds which helps us to deliver services which are culturally aware and responsive to the needs of the diverse communities we serve.

Purpose of the role

The aim of this exciting role is to contribute to the delivery of Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge (MITHNR) and East London Foundation NHS Trust's (ELFT) Talking Therapies Employment Advice Service.

This role will provide employment advice to patients accessing ELFT NHS Talking Therapies, supporting patients to gain and/or retain employment via one-to-one information, advice and guidance sessions. This role is part of the national Employment Advice in NHS Talking Therapies programme and has been accredited by the Matrix standards for information, advice and guidance.

Key responsibilities of the role

Complete assessments and provide 1:1 information, advice, and guidance to a caseload of patients.

Support patients in finding and/or retaining employment using a patient-led approach and SMART goals.

Assist with CV writing, interview preparation, and broader job search techniques and approaches.

Maintain appropriate patient records and ensure the Caseload Management Tool is continuously updated.

Work a hybrid model with some time spent in the office, co-locating in external premises, and working from home.

For full details of the responsibilities of this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Adopting our organisational culture

We have a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and achieving positive outcomes. Our practices are underpinned by our Kindness Charter, Professional Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, and organisational values. We expect everyone to embrace our culture, ethos, and our anti-racist, anti-discriminatory, and inclusive practices throughout their work.

The benefits of working for the organisation include 28 days annual leave plus Public Holidays, Development and Growth opportunities, a Company Pension Scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check, satisfactory references, and Right to Work checks.

As an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory, and inclusive organisation, we strongly welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

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