We are Twining-Hestia. We make a difference. Through tailored support, we empower people to gain, sustain, and thrive in work - unlocking confidence, stability and a brighter future. We understand the impact of living with challenging mental health, and since 1995 our unwavering mission has always been to support people on their recovery journey through positive employment. Every year we help thousands of Londoners with mental health challenges to find fulfilling work, regain confidence, and take the next step in their careers and beyond.The service you will work in….Talking Therapies is an NHS Programme that provides evidence based psychological therapies to treat people with mild to moderate and moderate to severe depression and anxiety disorders.A day in this role looks like….As a Employment Advisor at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Employment Services. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to do/be responsible for are:Support clients with job applications, career advice, CV reviews, and interview techniques to help them secure employment.Assist clients in disclosing mental health status in the workplace and improve relationships with colleagues and managers, ensuring reasonable adjustments are made by employers.Provide money guidance and connect clients to social support services like food banks, housing, and Citizens Advice.Engage with external organizations such as Jobcentre Plus, trade unions, and law centres to signpost clients to additional resources, including employment rights advice and support services like Access to Work.Why Twining-Hestia?Joining Twining-Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.What Do You Bring?We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:Experience in supporting individuals with mental health challenges to return to or sustain employment, using evidence-based interventions and providing personalized guidance (e.g., CV development, job search, interview skills, and coping techniques).Ability to offer practical support to clients, including in-work support, reasonable adjustments, and raising employer awareness to ensure job retention and compliance with the Equality Act.Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to build relationships with partner agencies such as clinical teams, Jobcentre Plus, employers, and other community organizations to support clients' employment journeys.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 employerTwining-Hestia 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 applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.Safeguarding StatementTwining-Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.Important Information for CandidatesIf your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position
is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
