Employment Specialist

Improving the mental wellbeing of Londoners by supporting them to gain and sustain good employment

We are a dynamic mental health charity on a mission to support Londoners facing mental health challenges to harness good employment as part of their mental health recovery journey.  We have been successfully changing lives for over 30 years by applying innovative evidence-based approaches to employment support.  Our approach is guided by our core values, and we are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation.

The service you will work in provides one-to-one tailored employment support to individuals with mental health challenges. Depending on the client need, the service may include helping service users to define their career goals, develop their CV and cover letters, refine their job search and interview skills, support them in liaising with existing employers and provide in-work support after job start.

A day in this role might include client meetings in person or online, reviewing client documents and providing feedback, following up on new client referrals, completing client records using Twining's client database, completing performance/progress reports, liaising with employers about potential job vacancies, going to jobs fairs, and liaising with referral partners.

As an Employment Specialist at Twining Enterprise, you will play a crucial role in our IPS Service in Haringey. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our clients, changing their lives by guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.

Why Twining Enterprise?

Joining Twining Enterprise means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

The role holder must also:

• Understanding and experience of the support needs of people with severe and enduring mental health problems in returning to/retaining mainstream employment.
• Experience of providing effective management, coaching and support to colleagues to promote development and performance improvements.
• Experience of working effectively in a target-driven environment
• Strong needs assessment and action planning, organizational and prioritization skills; competent in accurate record keeping, administration & the main Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (face to face, by telephone and in writing).
• Confident presenting to employers, teams of health professionals and other stakeholders.
• Pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an Enhanced level.
• Possess excellent IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office software, as well as experience updating and maintaining databases.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of activity and outcomes in line with service performance requirements, ensuring the IT database is up to date and paperwork compliant.
• Receive regular supervision and training to meet individual, team and organization's needs.
• Contribute to the development of a service that is locally responsive and supports minority/disadvantaged communities.
• Comply with and actively promote all Twining policies and procedures including Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Data Protection and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

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

Twining Enterprise is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.