Employment Specialist

We are Hestia. We make a difference.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for an Employment Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Employment Service in Hounslow.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

You will be managing a varied caseload of clients with mental health conditions, disabilities or other barriers, building strong, collaborative relationships to help them secure and sustain employment. You will assess needs, adapt employment plans and deliver tailored support including job-search guidance, CV development, interview coaching and workplace adjustments. You will engage employers in line with IPS fidelity, promote opportunities and work with community partners to raise awareness of employment and mental health. You will maintain accurate records, follow all organisational policies, participate in supervision and training, and contribute to continuous service improvement while supporting minority and disadvantaged communities.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

You will be bringing a strong understanding of the employment support needs of people with mental health conditions, disabilities or other barriers, ideally with experience in health or social care and familiarity with IPS principles. You will be an effective communicator who can engage clients and stakeholders, present confidently and build productive local partnerships. You will manage your time well in a fast-paced, outcome-focused environment, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, motivation and a commitment to equality and diversity. You will carry out assessments, develop action plans, maintain accurate records and use Microsoft packages and databases confidently to support high-quality, person-centred practice.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.