IPS Employment Specialist - Addictions

We are looking for motivated, passionate self-starters who want to kickstart a career in Addictions . These positions are a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference and support those who have accessed specialist support for their substance use. As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping people find meaningful and fulfilling employment. You'll receive training and support, develop your skills, and have access to a broad range of opportunities. Joining a passionate and driven team, you'll be working towards creating a fairer and more inclusive society for people. We welcome applications from all experience levels and backgrounds. What you will need is the ability to motivate and build relationships with service users, strong organisational skills, the confidence to communicate and engage with a range of employers, multi-agency partners, and a fundamental belief that anyone can work. Please note we have used a centralised postcode and will review your location preference from submitted application to determine base of employment if successful.

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• , What is an IPS Employment Specialist?
This is a rewarding and dynamic role where no day is the same and you'll be making a genuine difference to people's lives. Using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model you'll be: + Supporting and motivating individuals who have received support for their addiction to access and sustain paid employment. + Regularly meeting with clients to listen, offer support and help them identify their best job match, reflecting their skills and aspirations. + Supporting the clients through CV production, interview techniques and managing their health at work. + Advocating for your clients by educating and engaging with employers regarding the IPS service. + Sourcing job opportunities for your clients through regular contact with local employers within the community. + Promoting employment and raising expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment, breaking down the barriers for them., CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Firstly, you will need either a degree-level education or relevant work experience, such as in the health and social care or employment sectors. Alongside having strong and persuasive communication skills, excellent time management and exceptional organisational skills. Also, the ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals and be able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as via the telephone or face-to-face in the community. It would also be helpful, but NOT essential, if you have experience of working with people with addiction support needs (or similar groups) OR have experience working in employment support services (or equivalent), this can include working with people on a one-to-one basis, offering motivation and support, or engaging with a range of stakeholders. We are actively interested in individuals who have experience using a persuasive communication style or promoting a service to a variety of audiences, this can include marketing, recruitment, or sales roles., Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

You will also be part of the Trustwide Employment Services Team which comprises of over 40 people. You will receive a number of staff benefits working for CNWL Trust, this includes an attractive pension scheme, a range of staff networks, travel discounts, employee assistance programme and discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. This role is an excellent opportunity to start a long-term career within the mental health sector, develop your skills and a gateway to the vast number of opportunities within CNWL. Apply today to become an IPS Employment Specialist and make a real difference! The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries. We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.