Employment Specialist

Role:   The overall purpose of the post is to provide a recovery focused supported employment service by working with individuals who have experienced mental health problems and wish to gain employment.  The Employment Specialist will work directly with employers to secure employment opportunities and provide ongoing support to both employers and the individual to retain them in work.

The post holder’s base will be Action Mental Health (AMH) New Horizons Belfast and he/she will be co-located within Belfast Health & Social Care Trust (BHSCT) Community Mental Health Team.  

Background:  Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is a joint initiative between AMH & BHSCT; the post holder will take a leading role in the delivery and development of the model in the Belfast area.

You will have (ESSENTIAL):

GCSE English & Maths A*-C or RQF level 2 equivalent

A Level/RQF Level 3 or equivalent

Relevant experience of working in recruitment or supported employment setting

Paid experience of working with people with mental health needs or other disadvantaged groups

Evidence of developing external networks to support the achievement of organisational objectives

You will benefit from:

6.6 weeks paid leave per year, plus additional 1 week's paid leave after four years’ service

Comprehensive induction & training package

BUPA cash health plan

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Subsidised car parking

Learning and development opportunities and support

Health promotions
Enhanced pension contribution

Long service awards
Family friendly policies
Marriage/Civil Partnership leave
Paid medical & dental appointments
Bereavement Leave
Enhanced maternity/adoption leave pay
Death in service benefit
Full details of eligibility in Staff Handbook