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Employment Advisor, Colchester, £25,250.00

Employment Type

Part Time, Fixed Term, Contract

Application Start Date

09-09-2025

Application End Date

05-10-2025

Location

Colchester

State/County

Essex

Zip Code

CO2 8QZ

Country

UK

Work Style

Hybrid

Industry

Non-profit charitable organisations

Category

Healthcare

Position

Mental health

Experience

2 years experience providing vocational/employment support

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Description

Hours: 30 hours per week - we are flexible with how this is worked, but ideally you will work a Friday

Contract: Fixed term until 31/03/2026

Pro rata salary: £20,200 per year (£25,250 FTE)

Base: Colchester or Clacton

Make a difference in people’s lives as an Employment Advisor

Are you looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career that makes a positive impact on people’s mental health and well-being? Do you have a passion for helping people find and sustain employment that suits their needs and aspirations? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for an Employment Advisor to join our team to deliver personalised employment support across North East Essex.

This role is part of our established employment advice service that works closely with Therapy for You clinicians who are providing psychological therapies to people with common mental health problems.

As an Employment Advisor you will;

• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with the individuals accessing the service on a 1:1 basis, developing their employability skills and providing advice and guidance to meet their individual needs.

• Assess the needs, skills, and aspirations, and help individuals identify and overcome any barriers or challenges that may prevent them from finding work.

• Develop and review action plans and SMART goals with them, and monitor their progress and achievements.

• Work with Jobcentre Plus, employers, trade unions and employment agencies to keep people in employment and secure employment opportunities.

You will be educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject and have an awareness and/or experience of working with people who have experienced mental health issues.

We are a real living wage employer and offer our staff a range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits to ensure that we fully support our employees. This includes:

• 36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time); Flexible/Agile working

• Competitive pension; company sick pay based on length of service and a charity worker discount scheme.

• Employee Assistance Programme; Annual wellbeing day and an extended lunch break each week

• Expert supervision and peer support

• Recruitment referrals

• Training and development

• Onsite parking at most locations

The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.

Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.