• Job Description

  Req#: C9376-25-0459?language=en&page=51&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This is an excellent opportunity to be part of something new, a project aimed at supporting service users on their own individual recovery journey and we would like to invite you would play an integral role in this established service that aims to provide high quality clinical care for patients across North Lincolnshire.

  We are looking for someone who has experience in providing employment advice and guidance. The role of Employment Specialist will help our patients to consider options for returning to work and supporting them to stay in work. To do this the successful candidate will need to develop partnerships with employers, local providers and services to ensure that the employment support needs of the patients are met.

  Main duties of the job

  Some of the key responsibilities of the role are:

  Help patients to identify and consider options for returning to work and staying in work, and set their own personal job goals.

  Ensure patients have access to employment law advice and are supported to exercise their rights under the Equality Act; working closely with employers where necessary on complex job retention issues, including cases of discrimination.

  Teach employability skills to patients on a one-to-one basis and in group workshops where necessary (e.g. CVs, interview skills, etc.)

  Keep up to date with local and national labour market trends, education/training opportunities, welfare benefit changes, and employment law in relation to people with mental health conditions.

  Work as part of a team, sharing knowledge and expertise, and contributing to team meetings and service development activities.

  About us

  Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

  We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

  We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

  https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

  To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

  https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

  We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

  https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

  The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

  https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

  Details

  Date posted

  04 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  376-NLTT-0151

  Job locations

  Monarch House

  Arkwright Way

  Scunthorpe

  DN16 1AL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree level education / equivalent experience

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience working with people who have experienced mental health problems and related employment difficulties
  • Experience with health or social services or the voluntary sector
  • Experience of working in mental health services

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • An understanding of the employment needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems and related barriers to employment.
  • An understanding of the Principles and practice of Individual Placement and Support.
  • An understanding of Employer engagement and strategies
  • Understanding of Recovery principles An understanding of applied research methods

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree level education / equivalent experience

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience working with people who have experienced mental health problems and related employment difficulties
  • Experience with health or social services or the voluntary sector
  • Experience of working in mental health services

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • An understanding of the employment needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems and related barriers to employment.
  • An understanding of the Principles and practice of Individual Placement and Support.
  • An understanding of Employer engagement and strategies
  • Understanding of Recovery principles An understanding of applied research methods

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

  Address

  Monarch House

  Arkwright Way

  Scunthorpe

  DN16 1AL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

  Address

  Monarch House

  Arkwright Way

  Scunthorpe

  DN16 1AL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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