Employment Recovery Worker

**Hours of Work: 35 hours per week**

**Service Opening Hours: 9:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday / Flexible timeSalary: £24,960 with progression to £27,560 per annum**

**Base: Hybrid - across County Durham**

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities.

We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.

Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to the people who access our services.

**Overview**
We have a vacancy for an Employment Recovery Worker within our Brighter Futures Employment Service, delivering a range of employment, recovery focused support to individuals across the County Durham area who have a mental health need.

Working closely with a range of referral agents, you will promote the service and establish/maintain strong working relationships with external agencies whilst maintaining your own caseload.

With an excellent knowledge of local resources, providers and employers, your goal will be to maximise the individual's potential and ultimately support them to secure paid employment.

**Duties**:
We have a vacancy for an Employment Recovery Worker within our Brighter Futures Employment Service, delivering a range of employment, recovery focused support to individuals across the County Durham area who have a mental health need.

Working closely with a range of referral agents, you will promote the service and establish/maintain strong working relationships with external agencies whilst maintaining your own caseload. With an excellent knowledge of local resources, providers and employers, your goal will be to maximise the individual's potential and ultimately support them to secure paid employment.

**About You**
With experience of working in community-based or employability focused services, you will be dedicated to empowering individuals on their road to recovery and helping them achieve their social, training, volunteering, and employment-related objectives.

You will possess the ability to identify barriers, understand needs and motivate people whilst promoting their independence. Your responsibilities will encompass one-to-one engagement, coordinating activities within the service and community, administrative duties and directing individuals to suitable provision. You will also support individuals to stay employed and collaborate with employers to foster good mental health in the workplace.

You will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and extensive experience in partnership and multi-agency working. You will also have outstanding knowledge of local resources, providers, and employers and will be able to collaborate closely with various community support teams, internal colleagues, and other agencies, ensuring optimal support.

You will demonstrate a proven track record of delivering results through assessment, planning and the facilitation of activities focused on recovery and vocational skills. You will also be proficient in working with individuals with diverse complex needs, including mental health, substance misuse, learning disabilities, and physical health requirements.

It is essential that you are educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Previous experience in an office environment is desirable

**What we offer**

You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week 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:

- A minimum of 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, rising with length of service
- A 5% contributory pension scheme, with the opportunity to increase contributions.
- A 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.
- A 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
- All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview._
- MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer. _

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

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