Twining Enterprise supports people across North & West London with mental health challenges to find and sustain work, using the internationally recognized Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach. We are now looking to recruit a number of professional and self-motivated Employment Specialists to join our dynamic and high performing teams in Harrow, Hounslow and Hillingdon. You will provide an employment support service to help people with mental health conditions gain and sustain paid employment. Location – Harrow, Hounslow, Hillingdon PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities we will shortlist you on. We are also interested in transferable skills and experience which could support your attributes in these areas. • Experience in leading and/or undertaking employer engagement activities, or experience in similar roles requiring you to actively approach and engage with local employers. • Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills (face to face, by telephone and in writing) and as part of a team. • Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues. More specifically, awareness and experience of the support needs of people with mental health conditions in finding, returning to/retaining mainstream employment. • Experience and ability in organizing and conducting employer engagement training and workshops. • Experience of effective diary management, prioritising tasks and working to deadlines. • Excellent computer skills including experience of using Microsoft Office packages. • Ability to think creatively and provide excellent local partnership work. • Willingness to travel in designated Boroughs. • Knowledge of and commitment to relevant policies, procedures, and standards e.g. Health & Safety, Confidentiality (Data Protection), Equality & Diversity and Sustainable Development, Equality Act 2010 and employment law. Desirable Experience and Skills • Experience working in a mental health support setting or more generally alongside the mental health sector. • Experience in advocacy or policy work. • Experience working in an IPS or employment support service. Attitudes • Positive, professional, and self-motivated • Dynamic personality, confident engaging with a range of stakeholders to promote the service. • Strong belief in the value of employment in supporting good mental health. • Empathetic and person centred. • Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity. • Open to feedback and proactive in addressing self-development. • Proactive in managing one’s own health and wellbeing. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 1. Establish and maintain relationships with good local employers in Barnet and Haringey. 2. Advocate for employment opportunities for individuals with mental health issues. 3. Organise and lead training sessions and workshops for local employers on mental health support. 4. Monitor and evaluate the impact of employer engagement activities. 5. Collaborate with other stakeholders to enhance the scope and effectiveness of employer engagement. 6. Provide regular feedback on employer engagement activity undertaken, and written reports for management in line with service requirements. 7. Contribute to the development of a service that is locally responsive and supports minority/disadvantaged communities. 8. Comply with and actively promote all Twining policies and procedures including Equality and Diversity, safeguarding and data protection. 9. Receive regular supervision and training to meet individual, team and organization’s needs. 10. Perform other tasks as required by your manager. Please email [email protected] with: • a tailored copy of your CV. • a covering letter detailing how you meet the Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities we shortlist on (see Person Specification above). We will not accept generic cover letters. Please also make sure you complete and send separately our Twining Equalities Monitoring Form which can be found in the ‘Jobs’ section of our website.