Employment Recovery Worker

We are looking for an individual who aspires to work in Mental Health and Employment Support. Your role will involve supporting individuals to gain employment, retain current employment and return to work after a period of absence. This could be to help with job retention, liaison with employers or assisting people in finding and keeping paid or voluntary work. It is important to understand the principles of the Equalities Act and how it relates to Employment Rights.

Main Duties of the job

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is recruiting an Employment Recovery Worker to join the South Tyneside Connect to Work team, delivering a new supported employment service over the next three years, in partnership with Northern Rights, a well established social enterprise based in the North East that specialises in employment, skills, and wellbeing support. The role involves lone working with clients on a one to one basis through phone, video, or face to face in community locations. You will self manage a caseload, set realistic employment goals and action plans, and promote the service within the wider community by liaising with external agencies such as Job Centre Plus and community providers. A driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.

About Us

MHM is one of the UK's most innovative organisations working with people with complex needs. With a dedicated and experienced staff team of over 600 people, we provide a range of services covering employment, housing, community support and psychological services. At MHM we help people achieve good mental and physical wellbeing and live life to the fullest.

Job Responsibilities

Employment Recovery Worker
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £25,958 per annum with progression up to £28,662 per annum
Based: South Tyneside

Essential tasks include:

• Support individuals to gain employment, retain current employment and return to work after absence.
• Set realistic employment goals and action plans.
• Liaise with employers and external agencies to promote the service.
• Work in line with MHM values and community based service principles.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, rising with length of service
• 5% contributory pension scheme, with the opportunity to increase contributions
• Holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, including Employee Assistance Programme and personalised wellbeing action plans
• Enhanced family friendly policies, pay and leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Healthcare cash plan
• Discount platform covering online, high street and supermarket purchases
• Tailored induction and probation review programme
• Structured career development pathways and support from our accredited Learning Team

How to Apply

We operate Safer Recruitment processes, so you will need to apply via our online application form. Please answer all of the shortlisting questions to demonstrate how you meet the Person Specification criteria. If you have any additional supporting information you would like to include, you can add this into your application form.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We really value diversity and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive. We may ask some personal information during the application process, but everything we ask is to ensure we can offer fair and accessible opportunities for everyone.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jackie Holme - or Emma Blue - .

Person Specification Qualifications

• Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or willingness to work towards, in the areas of Advice and Guidance, Health and Social Care or Customer Service.
• Awareness and/or experience of working with people who have experienced mental health issues is an advantage.

Experience

• Experience working within Mental Health; ability to inspire and engage people, identify barriers and understand client needs, with excellent motivational skills.
• Supporting people within the employment sector, with knowledge of employment rights and job retention is advantageous.
• Knowledge of employment law, the principles of the Equalities Act 2010, and how it relates to employment rights is beneficial.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offences Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS check is required.

Employer name

Mental Health Matters