Employment Specialist

We are Hestia. We make a difference.At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for an Employment Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Employability Services in Merton.Sounds great, what will I be doing?You will support a caseload of 20 - 25 clients to find competitive and sustained employment. Around 20% of referrals will be to assist clients to remain in work if struggling, or return to work, if off sick. Employment Specialists will follow the
8 principles of IPS, adhere to the IPS Fidelity Scale and achieve monthly targets and KPIs with the required administration and compliance.What do I need to bring with me?You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.You will bring a strong understanding of mental health and employment support, including experience helping individuals with mental health conditions or other barriers to find, return to, and sustain employment. You will have knowledge of employment models such as IPS and a commitment to recovery-focused, person-centred practice. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will confidently engage with clients, stakeholders, and partners, building effective
relationships and delivering creative, solution-focused support. You will be highly organised, able to manage your time, prioritise tasks, and work to deadlines in an outcome-driven environment.You will demonstrate a positive, professional, and self-motivated approach, with a genuine belief in the value of employment in improving wellbeing and independence. Strong assessment, action planning, and record-keeping sk
ills are essential, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems. You will also be empathetic, resilient, and committed to equality, diversity, and continuous personal and professional development.Interview StepsWe keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionOur services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and
maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.We are a disability confident employerHestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have