Mental Health Advisor - Avon
2 days ago
Bath
Job Title: Mental Health Advisor In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents. Location: Avon (covering Bath, Bristol & Somerset) Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 Contract: 6–7 Months Role Overview Trigon Recruitment are representing a national training provider delivering a wide range of contracts for the DWP and ESFA. They are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Advisor to support individuals in moving closer to, or into, the labour market. This is a rewarding, flexible role combining both remote and community-based delivery. Travel across Bath, Bristol, and Somerset is required, therefore a driver or willingness to travel is essential. Job Summary As a Mental Health Advisor, you will support participants referred to the programme through structured, one-to-one interventions. The provision runs in 12-week cycles, consisting of: • 10 weeks of virtual support, • Deliver one-to-one support sessions (virtual and face-to-face), • Assess the impact of mental health and related barriers on employability, • Develop and review personalised action plans with SMART objectives, • Support individuals with challenges including mental health, substance misuse, and employability, • Build strong rapport and maintain a person-centred approach, • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the company database, • Monitor, review, and document participant progress, • Liaise with referral partners and keep them informed of progress, • Signpost participants to relevant local services and support networks Ideal Candidate, • Based locally with a good understanding of Bath, Bristol, and Somerset, • Experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions, • Knowledge of common mental health barriers xrnqpay to employment, • Awareness of local support services and referral pathways, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Empathetic, supportive, and non-judgmental approach, • Ability to develop and manage structured action plans, • Good understanding of employability support, • Experience working in a one-to-one support setting, • Strong organisational and record-keeping skills Essential Requirements, • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle and willingness to travel across the region