Employment Recovery Worker

Hours: 37.5 hours per weekSalary: £25,958 per annum with progression up to £28,662 per annumBased: South Tyneside About usMHM is one of the UK’s most innovative organisations working with people with complex needs. We have a dedicated and experienced staff team of over 600 people providing a range of services which cover every aspect of individuals’ lives. Our services cover employment needs, housing, community support and psychological services. At MHM we help people achieve good mental and physical wellbeing and live life to the full. About the roleMental 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. 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.The role involves lone working with clients on a one-to-one basis through phone calls, video calls or face to face in community location. You will be expected to self-manage a caseload of clients and set realistic employment goals and action plans.As part of your role, you will be expected to work in line with MHM values to promote the employment 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 due to the community element of this role. About youYou will have experience of working within Mental Health and will be able to inspire and engage people and can identify barriers and understand client needs, while possessing excellent motivational skills. This will include supporting people within the employment sector, with knowledge of employment rights and job retention being advantageous.Working within a team, you will be able to demonstrate your experience in delivering results through your assessment, planning and facilitating of activities that focus on recovery and vocational skills. You will understand working with people with a variety of complex needs including mental health, your knowledge of working within a community-based service is essential and will have equipped you with the relevant communication and interpersonal skills required for the role.Although not essential, it would be beneficial for you to have knowledge of employment law, the principles of the Equalities Act 2010 and how it relates to employment rights.You will be 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. An awareness and/or experience of working with people who have experienced mental health issues would be an advantage.Please refer to the attached job description for full details on person specification for this role. What we offer:You will go through our comprehensive, (mostly) in-person training program in your first 4 weeks of employment which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues.In addition, you will receive:• 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.• You will receive a tailored induction and probation review program which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role• Our structured career development pathways and support from our accredited Learning Team will provide you with advice and guidance on how to access development to allow you to flourish in your chosen career.How to ApplyWe operate Safer Recruitment processes, so if you are interested in this role, you will need to apply via our online application form. Please ensure you 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, however, 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 - 07789 924995 or Emma Blue - 07590950239