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We are looking for a motivated and compassionate IPS Employment Specialist to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred employment support to individuals facing drug and/or alcohol dependency. In this role, you will work one‑to‑one with people to help them secure sustainable paid employment, using the evidence‑based Individual Placement & Support (IPS) model. You will manage a varied caseload, support clients in overcoming barriers to work, build strong relationships with employers, and work assertively to influence decision‑makers and advocate on behalf of the people you support. Your work will make a life‑changing difference, empowering residents to achieve long‑term recovery and improved wellbeing.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver high‑quality, person‑centred employment support to individuals facing drug and/or alcohol dependency
Work one‑to‑one with people to help them secure sustainable paid employment using the IPS model
Manage a varied caseload
Support clients in overcoming barriers to work
Build strong relationships with employers
Work assertively to influence decision‑makers and advocate on behalf of the people you support
Requirements:
Passionate about transforming lives and believe everyone is capable of achieving paid employment
Strong communication skills
Excellent motivational and interpersonal abilities
Experience supporting people with complex needs across employment, health or social care settings
Highly organised
Resilient
Target‑driven
Able to manage a busy and varied caseload
Experience of the IPS model is highly beneficial
Understanding of the benefits system is highly beneficial
Strong local knowledge of employment and training opportunities is highly beneficial
Empathy, drive and emotional intelligence needed to build trust, maintain productive relationships and deliver high‑quality, person‑centred support
Nice to have:
Experience of the IPS model
Understanding of the benefits system
Strong local knowledge of employment and training opportunities
What we offer:
Leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays
Potential hybrid working opportunities
Health and wellbeing support
Generous local government pension scheme
Range of discount schemes across leisure and culture