Job Description

The Employment Adviser role requires the delivery of core employment support interventions (both groups based and individual) to clients of the Talking Therapies Service, who have work related problems. These interventions are delivered online, face to face and over the telephone depending on client preference. 1. As an Employment Adviser you will be required to assess the individual's employment goals and any concerns regarding their capacity to work.



2. Create an employment support plan, matching tasks with the individuals ability and agreeing on a written action plan. 3. Provide interventions (both groups based and individual) to clients of the Talking Therapies service who have work related problems, promoting wellbeing in the workplace.



4. Provide in-depth knowledge of the local labour market, local support and new interventions including voluntary and community organisations, educational and recreational opportunities. 5. Where appropriate, provide effective signposting to alternative support aimed at retaining, finding employment and benefit advice.



6. Provide help to find the right job and provide advice and support when applying, including preparing for an interview. 7. Where appropriate, act as advocate with employers or prospective employers to identify work solutions to overcome or minimise potential difficulties within the workplace.



8. Provide support after return to work to help the person integrate and retain employment. 9. Work independently on a day-to-day basis, based on goals agreed and reviewed in supervision.



10. Always maintaining a high degree of professionalism when working with distressed people. 11. Maintain effective and accurate client records and data as appropriate.



12. Participate in audits, personal review activity and regular CPD sessions.