Employment Advisor – Hounslow House

We are Twining-Hestia. We make a difference. 

Through tailored support, we empower people to gain, sustain, and thrive in work – unlocking confidence, stability and a brighter future. We understand the impact of living with challenging mental health, and since 1995 our unwavering mission has always been to support people on their recovery journey through positive employment. Every year we help thousands of Londoners with mental health challenges to find fulfilling work, regain confidence, and take the next step in their careers and beyond.

The service you will work in….

We help individuals with mental and physical health challenges to find rewarding employment opportunities to help accelerate their recovery and build a brighter future, using tried and tested methods, working with various clients across many sectors.

A day in this role looks like….

As a Employment Advisor at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Employment Services. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.

A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to do/be responsible for are:

• Reviewing CVs, providing advice on job applications, career choices and improving interview techniques to help people find work.
• Working with clients to support them to disclose their mental health status in the workplace
• Work with clients who are in work to improve their working relationships with their colleagues and managers.
• Build links with employers to ensure that reasonable adjustments are made to help individuals remain in work

Why Twining-Hestia?

Joining Twining-Hestia means more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

What Will You Bring?

We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Vocational Support Experience: Proven experience providing employment support, including job search assistance, CV development, interview coaching, and job retention strategies.

• Mental Health Employment Support: Skilled in supporting individuals with mental health conditions to transition into or remain in employment.

• Knowledge of Employment Law: Strong understanding of employment rights, the Equality Act, and reasonable workplace adjustments for individuals with mental health needs.

• Practical Guidance on Workplace Adjustments: Capable of advising employers on legal obligations and implementing effective workplace adjustments to support mental health.

• Collaborative Partnership Building: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with employers, clinical teams, community groups, and other agencies to provide holistic support.

If you do not have prior experience in this field, we are open to speaking to people looking to move into this type of role, so please do apply.

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

Twining-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

Twining-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.