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Job Retention Specialist

Leeds MindPosted 23 Oct 2026

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ob Title: Job Retention Specialist Job Location: Clarence House, 11 Clarence Rd, Leeds LS18 4LB, with regular travel across Leeds Salary: £29,009per annum, based on 37 hours per week. Part-time hours available. Contract Type: Permanent 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, you’ll parachute in when clients need you most.

Maybe they’re on long-term sick because of their mental health. Perhaps they’re on a performance improvement plan because they’re burned out from masking. They could be part of a disciplinary process because they’re struggling in their role without reasonable adjustments that they should have in place. Whatever the reason, you’ll be able to provide vital support. You’ll wear a lot of hats as a Job Retention Specialist.

You’ll know what ACAS guidance is relevant, you’ll support employees in mediation meetings similarly to a union rep, and you’ll educate employers on best practice related to inclusion in the workplace. Each person you support, you’ll support for a short period of time to deal with the issues they’re facing. To do this, you’ll use the LIFT-Model, offering time sensitive intervention and support.

You don’t need to have done this exact job before. If you’ve 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.

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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, you'll 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. In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll get: Annual leave – 28 days plus 8 statutory holidays, rising to 31 days after 3 years' service Pension scheme – 3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution, enhanced through salary exchange Supportive leave and flexible working policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Death In Service at 3x your salary A monthly ‘Wellbeing hour’ 24/7 Life & Progress Employee Assistance Programme Values Spotlight – monthly recognition scheme Cycle to Work scheme Access to Simply Health cash plan Access to social care charity work discount schemes Mental and physical health wellbeing activities timetable A fully funded IPS Employment Specialist training programme and ongoing competency support Reflective supervision, observed practice, and regular opportunities for professional development The opportunity to make a genuine, lasting difference to people's lives through meaningful employment support We’ve made significant progress in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in recent years, resulting in a diverse team.

We are committed to maintaining strong representation in our workforce and always encourage applications from LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse, neurodivergent and disabled individualswithin Leeds Mind.

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