Job Vacancies
West Norfolk Mind works for a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress and we need high-calibre staff to do so.
We have an opportunity for people with an understanding of mental health and the enthusiasm to make a real difference to people’s lives.
Employment Advisor
£20,566.25 rising to £21,648.68 after successful completion of 6 months’ probation period
Full Time 37.5 hours
12 months fixed term contract
The role will be based in West Norfolk with county wide travel
This is an exciting time to be joining West Norfolk Mind and becoming part of the partnership with the Norfolk & Suffolk Mental Health Foundation Trust delivering services within the provision of the Norfolk and Waveney Wellbeing Service. The service is commissioned by the five CCG areas for five years to help people with mild to moderate mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. Services will be provided from bases in Kings Lynn, Gt Yarmouth, Norwich and Wymondham for people aged 16 and over. The successful applicants will be committed to delivering excellent support to those accessing the Wellbeing Service, be able to work within a team and be responsive and adaptive to change.
The role is part of an employment advice service, working closely with people with common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression and their clinicians. The successful candidates will support clients to gain, return to or retain employment. The role will involve working directly with Jobcentre Plus, employers, trade unions and employment agencies to keep people in employment and secure employment opportunities. The successful candidates will be highly organised, be able to work autonomously and with a creative and collaborative approach.
A full driving license and access to own transport is essential for this role.
If you have a proven track record in an information and advice background, been responsible for coaching and empowering others and have the ability to empower others to come up with their own solutions we would love to hear from you.
Please click on the following link to apply:
Closing Date: 22 April 2019
Interview Dates: 29 April 2019
Please note we are unable to accept CVs
