Senior Mental Health Employment Development Specialist

Recruiter
Leeds Mind
Location
York
Salary
Competitive
Posted
21 Feb 2017
Closes
07 Mar 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Senior Mental Health Employment Development Specialist (18 month contract)

This post will support Jobcentre Plus staff and Managers based in Southern House Jobcentre Plus to reflect, manage and build on their skills, confidence and capacity in supporting individuals with mental health issues, who are accessing their services.

The post will be based at DeLacey House and also co-locate 4 days per week at Southern House Jobcentre Plus.

The successful candidates will:


Have experience in providing 1:1 support/advice to adults with wide and varied complex needs
Have the ability to support a partner organisation to reflect, manage and build on their confidence and capacity in supporting individuals with mental health issues.
Have experience in delivering presentations and facilitating groups.
Have min. 3 years' experience of working in either mental health, employment, training, social/health setting.
Have experience working in close partnership with other organisations.


Salary scale: Scale SO1- Point 29- 30

Salary: GBP25,951 - GBP27,668

Hours: Full-time - 37 hrs per week (Job share applications welcome)

Closing date: 4pm, Wednesday 8th March 2017

For more information about the roles prior to applying please contact either Fiona Devenney or Vanessa Lendzionowski (Service Managers) Tel: . You are also welcome to visit.

Please visit our website for more information and details of how to apply.

Leeds Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Vulnerable Adults and all successful applicants will be asked to apply (through Leeds Mind) for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.