Job Description

Interview will be held on 9th Sept 2025



Following overwhelming demand and success for employment support offered in Talking Therapies, and our successful expansion provision, we are currently looking to recruit an Employment Advisor to join us for a fixed term maternity cover position



We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team and contribute to the innovative work taking place in Talking Therapies.



You will be working in a motivated, supportive environment, helping people experiencing low mood and/or anxiety with practical employment related matters.



If you have the skills and experience in supporting and empowering clients to achieve their goals and aspirations, focusing on their employment journey, come along and join us in Talking Therapies where you will make a difference ! Client feedback has been truly amazing and the difference we have made to their lives when it comes to employment is evident with excellent client feedback.



Flexibility is essential for this role, with a combination of working remotely, from a base and travelling across our service as and when required .



We welcome applicants who speak additional languages fluently .



Hold a caseload of clients



Support clients to find work, stay in work, or return to work after sick leave



Offer support via telephone, video calls (Teams), emails, and face-to-face as needed



Offer varied and tailored support to individuals, using tools and resources to empower clients to resolve practical employment issues



Be involved in service delivery improvements to support clients' aspirations and employment goals



There will be a requirement to undertake a short formal study programme .



Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

Caring for and about you is our top priority



Committed to providing good quality, safe services



Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions



Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:



Flexible working options to support work-life balance



27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell



Generous NHS pension scheme



Excellent learning and career development opportunities



'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles



Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services



Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants



Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality



Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave



Free parking across Trust sites

The "must haves" for this role:

Experience in mental health and/or vocational/ employment advice



Effective written and oral communication skills



Able to prioritise and plan own caseload



An empathetic and compassionate approach when working with people with low mood and/or anxiety



For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.



We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point - by - point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.



We're c ommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditation s: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed .



We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call Ismail Hussein Chando on 0300 365 2000 or email: ismail.husseinchando@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.



Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.