Job summary
We are offering posts across RDaSH:
Doncaster x1
Rotherham x2
North Lincs x1
Employment Advisor
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate individuals to join our growing team of Employment Advisors. The role is varied and offers tailored support to people experiencing common mental health difficulties. This is a permanent position, within a flexible hybrid working model.
NHS RDaSH Talking Therapies
An excellent opportunity has arisen for Employment Advisors to join our expanding Talking Therapies teams.
The NHS RDaSH Talking Therapies teams cover Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire and provide psychological interventions to people with common mental health problems in primary care as part of the National Talking Therapies programme.
The post holder will support patients with common mental health problems to gain, return to or retain employment. The role will involve working with patients, clinicians, Job Centre Plus, employers, trade unions and employment agencies to keep people in employment and secure employment opportunities.
Main duties of the job
You will provide tailored employment advice, support and guidance to patients who are experiencing mental health difficulties using evidence-based interventions to support patients to find, return or remain in employment. You will manage a caseload and consider the patients strengths, difficulties, and employment assets in order to offer them most effective support and work towards their goals.
The employment goals could include:
- To find a suitable job
- To return to work from a period of sick leave
- To improve the working environment in which the client is working
- To leave work and find suitable alternative employment.
Employment Advisors will also work collaboratively with step two and step three clinicians within Talking Therapies and where needed, refer patients to other support if they have particularly complex barriers.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in relevant area or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing vocational/employment support
Knowledge
Essential
- A good understanding of return to work planning
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Various Locations
Doncaster, Rotherham and Scunthorpe
DN15 6SS