Employment Adviser

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Lewisham

Employment Adviser

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Lewisham

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 25 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 988fecaa0f0f4457bdfc9cc9ba88849a

Location ref: Lewisham

Full Job Description

  • To provide an effective Employment Advice service for people with mental health conditions
  • To support people with mental health conditions to obtain and sustain paid employment.
  • To develop partnerships with local providers and services to ensure that the employment support needs of clients are met., The Lewisham NHS Talking Therapies Employment team takes clients on to a caseload and supports them in their employment goals, networking with local providers and employers to source suitable opportunities or to maintain and resolve issues within the workplace. Being able to build rapport with clients in a professional and approachable way to build confidence, skills and empower for the future.
  • Building and working closely with the clinicians in the team that offer a variety of therapies and encouraging referrals to meet expectations set by the DWP who funds the post.

    The Lewisham NHS Talking Therapies Employment Team is a very busy team working with clients who have mild to moderate Mental Health concerns to find work, remain in work or start moving towards work. We are here to support clients towards their chosen goals as a signposting and advice service whilst building confidence and skills for the world of work. The role will be based across the Lewisham Borough currently Hybrid but this could be subject to change in the future.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/employment-adviser-127461139