Job Retention Specialist Leeds Mind

It's hard to find work when you struggle with your mental health. It's another story to remain in a job long-term. That's where you come in.

As a Job Retention Specialist, youll parachute in when clients need you most. Maybe theyre on long-term sick because of their mental health. Perhaps theyre on a performance improvement plan because theyre burned out from masking. They could be part of a disciplinary process because theyre struggling in their role without reasonable adjustments that they should have in place. Whatever the reason, youll be able to provide vital support.

Youll wear a lot of hats as a Job Retention Specialist. Youll know what ACAS guidance is relevant, youll support employees in mediation meetings similarly to a union rep, and youll educate employers on best practice related to inclusion in the workplace.

Each person you support, youll support for a short period of time to deal with the issues theres facing. To do this, youll use the LIFT-Model, offering time sensitive intervention and support.

You dont need to have done this exact job before. Ive supported people in mental health, employment, advice, advocacy or a similar service, we would like to hear from you. You will be part of a friendly team, with the backing of your Team Leader every step of the way.

A day in the life of a Job Retention Specialist will involve:

• Giving one-to-one support to people with mental health difficulties who are in work, using our structured, time-limited intervention approach based on the LIFT-Model.
• Working with each person to understand their strengths and workplace difficulties, agree a practical plan and review how it is going.
• Helping people understand and ask for reasonable adjustments at work.
• Speaking with employers and line managers, always with the person's agreement, to support helpful workplace conversations.
• Working with NHS teams, Leeds Mind colleagues and other services to coordinate support, sharing information safely and respecting confidentiality.
• Managing your own caseload, keeping clear and accurate records, and working towards service goals with regular supervision and case reviews.
• Sharing client feedback and ideas to help us improve the service.

To be a successful Job Retention Specialist, youll need:

• Experience of giving person-centred support in mental health, employment, advice, advocacy or a similar service.
• A belief in people's potential, and a positive, hopeful and non-judgmental approach that respects individual choice.
• An understanding of how mental health difficulties can affect work and wellbeing.
• Experience of managing competing priorities or a caseload, and keeping clear, accurate records, using standard digital systems.
• Up to date knowledge of ACAS best guidance, and best practice related to inclusion in the workplace.
• The ability to build good working relationships and communicate clearly with clients, employers, colleagues and partner services.
• Working knowledge of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries, and awareness of reasonable adjustments and when to ask for guidance.
• Resourcefulness, openness to feedback and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, in line with our values of being open, supportive, brave, connected and resourceful.
• A note on checks: this post requires an Enhanced DBS check.