Employment Specialist (Individual Placement and Support)

Change Grow Live, Draper's Fields, Coventry

Employment Specialist (Individual Placement and Support)

£31529

Change Grow Live, Draper's Fields, Coventry

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 31 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 13a539923e4b4a0290bec23f8f1a9a02

Full Job Description

  • Managing a small caseload, undergoing structured substance use treatment, facilitating their motivation for work.
  • Implementing the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) methodology, providing necessary training.
  • Engaging clients to identify work skills, goals, and aspirations, and developing tailored job search plans.
  • Assisting with job search, CV creation, applications, interviews, and career development, including targeted employer interactions.
  • Creating In-Work Support Plans to address work-related client needs, including benefits and health-related advice for employment sustainability.
  • Participating in weekly clinical team meetings, fostering relationships, and encouraging client referrals to the IPS service.
  • Curating job opportunities through customised searches and employer liaison to secure both advertised and hidden job placements.
  • Offering ongoing support, effective monitoring, and guidance post-employment to ensure job sustainability.

    Prior employment placement experience.
  • Experience or understanding of working with individuals needing substance use support or similar client groups.
  • Excellent motivational, communication, and attentive listening skills.
  • Outstanding interpersonal abilities with a knack for building rapport.
  • Non-judgmental, trustworthy, and empathetic approach toward mental health support needs.

    At Change Grow Live, our dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of our Service Users is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, tailoring our approach to each individual's needs to discover the best treatment and care options.
  • Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate, and bold, our diverse team embodies these principles daily. We strive to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest. Embark on a Journey as an IPS Employment Specialists at Change Grow Live We are excited to welcome an enthusiastic individual to join our Coventry and Warwickshire services as an Individual Placement Support (IPS) Employment Specialist. In this role, you'll manage a small caseload of clients currently accessing structured treatment for drug and/or alcohol use, guiding and supporting them to secure meaningful employment. As part of a community-based drug and alcohol treatment service, you'll build and nurture positive relationships within the community. Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference in our Service Users' lives. We offer support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and support options.

    Salary: £29,093.40 - £31,529.41 Dependent on experience, Based on Full Time hours, pro rata Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)