Employment Specialist (Individual Placement and Support)

Following new funding, we are looking to appoint an Employment Specialist Lead to support the delivery of our IPS service. The IPS team works to support people using our treatment and recovery services to move towards employment where appropriate. The role will involve providing supported employment to people receiving community treatment for substance use, including individuals who may also have health conditions or disabilities. The post will use the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach and will involve working with service users, employers and other organisations to identify and support suitable employment opportunities.

Do you have experience supporting people towards employment and working with employers to identify suitable opportunities? Are you able to work with different organisations and services to help coordinate employment support?,

• We do not expect you to know everything about IPS -however, some knowledge would be helpful.
• We would like you to have experience talking to employers and helping people into work.
• We want great communication skills and the ability to build relationships with everyone.
• Negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Drive, passion and commitment.
• Proven ability to build rapport with people and especially understanding issues for people with affected by substance misuse or similar conditions.
• Boundless enthusiasm, excellent teamwork and the ability to work in a target driven environment.
• Strong written skills/verbal/ organisational skills.