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Employment Specialist – Redbridge, Employment Service
About Hestia
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 Redbridge.
About the Role
Sounds great, what will I actually be doing?
As an Employment Specialist, you will support people experiencing mental health challenges to find and sustain meaningful employment using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach. You will:
- Work closely with clinical teams, employers, and community partners
- Provide person-centred employment support
- Build relationships with local employers
- Help individuals achieve their career goals
- Offer ongoing support to ensure long-term success in work
Responsibilities
- Provide thorough employment support to individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, employers, and external agencies
- Manage a varied casellood responsibly, ensuring individuals are matched with suitable opportunities
- Develop strong relationships with employers to encourage inclusive hiring practices
- Monitor progress and maintain support networks to secure long-term employment success
- Demonstrate resilience, problem-solving skills, and adaptability in challenging contexts
- Contribute to organisational reporting and quality assurance standards
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Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
We invite applications from individuals who can demonstrate:
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Organisational and proactive approach to managing caseloads
- Experience in employment support (or equivalent skills) preferred
- Understanding of IPS methodologies (a welcome asset)
- Passion for helping individuals with mental health challenges achieve positive employment outcomes
- Commitment to delivering person-centred support
Desirable Additional Qualities
- Prior experience working in mental health services
- Experience in employment support roles or related fields
- Resilience and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to build employer relationships proactively
- Lived experience in the areas we support (valued but not compulsory)
About What We Value
We don’t expect candidates to tick every box—what matters most is your willingness to learn, grow, and align with our mission. Many candidates with non-traditional backgrounds have grown to excel in this work.
Interview Process
We keep our interview process simple and transparent so you know exactly what to expect.
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Shortlisting Call
- Speak with our recruitment team to discuss your experience, motivations, and values.
- Learn about Hestia’s work and how you fit into it.
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Face-to-Face Interview
- Conducted by the hiring manager—a values and competency-based discussion to assess fit.
Additional interview stages may arise for certain roles.
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Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services and staff reflect diverse backgrounds, and we recognise that statistical diversity makes us stronger. We actively value of expertise, skills, approaches, and cultural perspectives you bringsay your uniqueness to our work.
- We emphasise timely, inclusive recruitment practices and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
- Hestia supports equal opportunities policies at all stages of the employment journey.
Safeguarding Statement
At Hestia, safeguarding is paramount to protecting vulnerable adults and children. All staff and volunteers must ensure they adhere to robust safeguarding principles, which includes:
- Undertaking mandatory safeguarding training
- Completing internal and external checks throughout employment
Important Information for Candidates
Before a formal employment offer can be confirmed, all candidates must undertake pre-employment checks, including:
- Standard background/eligibility verifications ( residency status and criminal history)
- Mandatory disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks
Application Timeline
We reserve the right to close the advertised position early if:
- The role is filled before the closing date.
- A high volume of applications triggers an accelerated selection process.
We encourage all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to be considered.
This opportunity truly represents a change for the better—let’s build a future people can call their own together.
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