Employment Advisor (Mental Health) Permanent

Are you passionate about helping people move forward with purpose and confidence? If you’re looking for a meaningful role within a flexible, supportive, and dynamic team – we’d love to hear from you.

This is a specialist role providing support to individuals experiencing anxiety or depression and who may be struggling with employment-related challenges. You’ll help them take practical steps toward finding and sustaining work, empowering them to rebuild confidence, purpose, and independence.

We are looking to recruit 4 full-time Employment Advisors to join our client’s growing team:

• 2x Cambridgeshire – Peterborough/Fenland Team
• 1x Cambridgeshire – Huntingdon Team
• 1x Bedfordshire – Bedford-based

WORK LOCATION & STRUCTURE 

All roles are hybrid, combining home working, outreach visits, and on-site requirements:
Cambridgeshire Roles

• Base Location: St Neots
• On-site: 1 day per week minimum at St. Neots
• Plus: Attend meetings/training on-site throughout the year

Bedfordshire Role

• Base Location: Bedford
• On-site:
  • 1 day/week at Bedford
  • 1 day/week at St. Neots
• Note: Travel expenses claimable between Bedford and St. Neots

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary Range: £25,932 – £27,297 (based on experience & qualifications)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Expenses: Mileage and travel costs reimbursed per policy

HOURS & FLEXIBILITY

• Full-Time: 37.5 hours/week
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Flexibility essential – for onsite, travel, and outreach work.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY ROLE

• Manage a caseload typically around 35–40 service users
• Achieve (varies):
  • 10 new service-user starts/month
  • 3 caseload engagements/day
• Provide 1-to-1 employment support to people with mental health support needs
• Work across community venues, NHS sites, and remotely
• Promote the service via networking, leaflet drops, and public engagement
• Develop multi-agency partnerships and collaborate with local stakeholders

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

• Background in employability, recruitment, or skills/training
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own car
• Strong communication & organisational skills
• Able to work independently and meet performance targets
• Confident using tools like Excel, Outlook, and general admin systems

INTERVIEWS

• Interviews will take place on 8th & 9th Jul 2025 at their St Neots office.

APPLY NOW

Please apply via this advert – we aim to respond to everyone. If you haven’t heard back within 72 hours, please complete the “Send Us a Message” form on the Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a real person will get back to you.

For more information, feel free to give us a call and ask for Lawrence (contact details on the Red 5 People website).