Employment Specialist (Individual Placement and Support)

At Change Grow Live (CGL), we are committed to empowering people through Individual Placement and Support (IPS), ensuring sustainable paid work that aligns with their preferences. This is your opportunity to be a part of something extraordinary-an invitation to pioneer an innovative IPS service across West Sussex, covering the entire county. As an IPS Access to Employment Specialist, you will take the lead in this pioneering initiative, cultivating skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, and implementation. We offer extensive training and continuous support to ensure your success., Location: based in Worthing but flexibly working across West Sussex (essential car user would be needed for this role)., You will manage a caseload of clients in structured treatment for drug and/ or alcohol use to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. You will deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach (for which training will be given); providing person centered advice and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment. You will work as part of a community drug and alcohol treatment service, maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment,

• In this role, you'll manage a caseload of 25 individuals receiving structured treatment for drug and/or alcohol use, helping them secure sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences.
• You'll deliver the IPS employment support approach, offering person-centred advice and guidance while fostering positive relationships with local employers to create employment opportunities.
• Your focus will be on helping clients sustain their employment while working collaboratively with treatment service staff to identify potential referrals and provide integrated support leading to job acquisition and retention.
• IPS is a fundamental commitment in the Government's Drug Strategy, revolutionising employment support in all treatment services in England. This evidence-based model ensures service users secure preference-led paid work, significantly more effective than any other support.
The person Join us and play a pivotal role in setting up this integrated service. You'll collaborate closely with key stakeholders to promote and establish the service across multiple boroughs, primarily based in one of our West Sussex services.


• Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience
• Strong communication skills for effective relationship building
• Proficient in team management and support strategies
• Aptitude in data collection and reporting for IPS services
• Dedication to assisting individuals secure paid employment
• Proven ability to connect with individuals, especially those affected by substance misuse
  
  25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), increasing annually for first 5 years.
Paid 'Wellness' hour each week, 'Wellness' hub, and Employee Assist Programme Contributory pension scheme Great benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. A supportive team passionate about their work Training, career development & progression opportunities Refer a friend scheme for successful candidates