Employment Advisor

We are Twining-Hestia. We make a difference.

Through tailored support, we empower people to gain, sustain, and thrive in work - unlocking confidence, stability and a brighter future. We understand the impact of living with challenging mental health, and since 1995 our unwavering mission has always been to support people on their recovery journey through positive employment. Every year we help thousands of Londoners with mental health challenges to find fulfilling work, regain confidence, and take the next step in their careers and beyond.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

An employment advisor helps individuals find and maintain work by reviewing CVs, offering guidance on job applications, career choices, and interview techniques. They support clients in disclosing mental health conditions in the workplace and assist those already in employment to strengthen relationships with colleagues and managers. Additionally, they collaborate with employers to ensure reasonable adjustments are made, enabling individuals to remain in work successfully.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for:

• Vocational Support Experience: Proven experience providing employment support, including job search assistance, CV development, interview coaching, and job retention strategies.

• Mental Health Employment Support: Skilled in supporting individuals with mental health conditions to transition into or remain in employment.

• Knowledge of Employment Law: Strong understanding of employment rights, the Equality Act, and reasonable workplace adjustments for individuals with mental health needs.

• Practical Guidance on Workplace Adjustments: Capable of advising employers on legal obligations and implementing effective workplace adjustments to support mental health.

• Collaborative Partnership Building: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with employers, clinical teams, community groups, and other agencies to provide holistic support.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.