IPS Employment Specialist

Are you looking to make a difference? You don't have to be a doctor to transform lives…

At Via, we care about helping people overcome substance misuse and we feel that employment goes hand in hand with recovery. Our award-winning IPS Into Work teams support people to find meaningful employment that aligns with their ambitions so that they have a platform to build a brighter future.

Do you want to do something meaningful and help others? If the answer is yes, this could be the perfect job for you!

We are seeking a dynamic, caring and committed individual to join our IPS Into Work team and provide a holistic employment support service to Surrey residents.

The role is extremely rewarding, and you can make a lasting positive impact! A normal week would involve:

• Working closely with service users to provide a personalised employment service supporting them achieve their dreams.


• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including recovery practitioners, nurses, support workers and community organisations to promote and encourage referrals.


• Engaging employers to develop partnerships.


If this role intrigues you - please apply! We require a passion to help others and a desire to contribute back to the community. Successful candidates will be given training to support adaptation to new role.

The Service
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is an evidence-based employment support model that helps individuals with a background in mental health and/or substance misuse work towards their employment goals through personalised support that aligns with their wellbeing.

Here are a few quotes from service users that have transformed their lives through our help

Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.