### Job Introduction. . An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Total Wellbeing Luton Talking. Therapy Team as an Employment Advisor.. . At Total Wellbeing Luton Talking Therapies we specialise in evidence-based. psychological therapies.. . We support people in the local area who are having difficulty in coping and. who may be suffering from a common mental illness such as depression, anxiety. or phobias. Our approach embeds the notion of wellbeing and recovery and. promotes personal responsibility for lifestyle choices and self-management of. mental wellbeing.. . This role involves working with clients through a mix of service and. community-based work, via telephone, and face to-face appointments so having. access to a car is essential.. . ### Role Responsibility. . You will be working as part of a specialist team of employment advisors and. working closely with clinicians who provide psychological therapies to people. with common mental health problems.. . Your main responsibilities will include:. . * managing a caseload of clients who have experienced mental health problems and want support to obtain a job or to retain their existing employment. * providing clients with careers advice and advice in respect of employment opportunities within the local labour market. * conducting employment assessments. * providing practical work focussed assistance to clients, including support with the completion of application forms, job search, CV writing and interview preparation. * referring and signposting clients, where appropriate, to other agencies, organisations or advocacy service that can provide specialist support or advice. . ### The Ideal Candidate. . We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to. actively listen, empathise with people and provide person-centred support in a. non-judgemental way.. . You will have the ability to support people in a way that inspires trust and. confidence, motivating others to reach their potential.. . You will have experience in providing employment services and will have a good. understanding of barriers to employment and difficulties faced by people with. mental health conditions.. . We are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills who are able. to demonstrate a proactive and highly motivated attitude and can manage their. time and workload effectively.. . ### About us. . As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations. across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.. . We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every. penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for. the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we. support.. . **What Benefits Will I Receive?**. . We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its a culture. supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career. – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. that includes:. . * Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future, with a blended approach of self-lead learning, experiential learning or more formal learning opportunities. . * 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days (31 days increasing to 33 with each year of service from September 2024). Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. * An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!. * Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance. * Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security. * Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing. * A 247 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family. * Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us. * Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans. * A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!. . _We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to. the vacancy before the advertised closing date._. . 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