Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract/Secondment ending 31st March 2023



Are you looking for an opportunity to really make a difference?



We're currently recruiting for a Mental Health Employment Specialist to join our Love London Working programme at Clarion Futures.



Love London Working began in 2016 as a housing association partnership based in London seeking to progress those in long-term unemployment and economic inactivity into work. The programme has successfully supported 17,500 customers and helped over 5,500 into employment over the last 4 years.



This role will be part of new team delivering support to those with multiple and complex barriers to sustaining employment under the Active Inclusion strand (1.4) of ESF funding in London. As such we are looking for a candidate with a background in supporting those with mental health to help develop a service offer that will include a range of condition management therapies that we can deliver internally or work with a range of stakeholders to access for our customers.



As lead partner for this programme in a partnership of 9 housing associations this role will also provide expertise and guidance to our specialist advisers in developing the individual action plans required for each customer. The successful candidate will be expected to be able to develop and deliver training to our staff and potentially customers to improve awareness of mental health as well as supporting our In work support officer to encourage our employers to make reasonable adjustments where possible in the work place. The role is not envisaged to have a caseload of customers themselves but to work with our delivery staff to develop our service offer to meet the needs of those customers who are looking to move towards employment whilst also managing mental health conditions.



Other responsibilities include:



* To network with London Mental Health trusts to ensure our provision incorporates industry best practice
* To will develop in-depth knowledge of the local labour market, local support and new initiatives, taking into account the needs of the client to broker effective interventions. Including specialist schemes to help with retaining or finding employment.
* To provide outreach services as necessary to individuals when they appear to disengage from the service.



In order to be successful in this role you'll already have a good working knowledge of mental health issues and will ideally have experience supporting those with mental health barriers to securing or sustaining employment. Excellent customer care skills, a working knowledge of databases and strong partnership and networking skills are also essential for the role.



If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we look forward to receiving your application.



Clarion Futures



Clarion Futures is the charitable foundation of Clarion Housing Group. Our mission is to provide support, skills and opportunities to Clarion residents nationwide, transforming lives and communities.



We exist to maximise the opportunities available to our residents, providing people with the tools and support they need to overcome their challenges, from employment and financial support, through to youth and community programmes.



Web: www.clarionhg.com/charitable-foundation

Twitter: @ClarionFutures

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Closing Date: 26th June at midnight



For further details on this vacancy please click 'apply'.



You can download the role profile here - Mental Health Employment Specialist



Applicants must be able to travel across regions as required.



This post is subject to Enhanced Criminal Record Check Clearance.



You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship.



In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advert early.