Overview
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IPS stands as a fundamental commitment within the Government's Drug Strategy, poised to be implemented across all treatment services throughout England.
As an evidence-based employment support model, IPS assists service users in finding and maintaining preference-led paid work, proving more effective than other employment support forms.
Our Hertfordshire Spectrum IPS teams consist of 1 Senior Employment Specialist and 3 Employment Specialists, offering embedded support within structured treatment services.
Roles and Responsibilities:
You'll undergo comprehensive IPS training under our national lead and manage a caseload of service users motivated to seek paid work within structured treatment. Employment Specialists play a crucial role in service integration, promoting IPS, and nurturing relationships with treatment service staff.
1. Managing up to 25 clients undergoing structured substance use treatment, facilitating their motivation for work.
2. Implementing the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) methodology, providing necessary training.
3. Engaging clients to identify work skills, goals, and aspirations, and developing tailored job search plans.
4. Assisting with job search, CV creation, applications, interviews, and career development, including targeted employer interactions.
5. Creating In-Work Support Plans to address work-related client needs, including benefits and health-related advice for employment sustainability.
6. Participating in weekly clinical team meetings, fostering relationships, and encouraging client referrals to the IPS service.
7. Curating job opportunities through customised searches and employer liaison to secure both advertised and hidden job placements.
8. Offering ongoing support, effective monitoring, and guidance post-employment to ensure job sustainability.
About You:
To excel in this role, having some of the following criteria would be beneficial:
9. Prior employment placement experience.
10. Training in the IPS approach.
11. Strong communication skills for effective relationship building
12. Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification or QCF in Advice & Guidance (Level 3).
13. Experience or understanding of working with individuals needing substance use support or similar client groups.
14. Familiarity with employment services addressing labor market exclusion.
15. Excellent motivational, communication, and attentive listening skills.
16. Outstanding interpersonal abilities with a knack for building rapport.
17. Non-judgmental, trustworthy, and empathetic approach
What We Offer:
18. 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) increasing by 1 day per year for the first 5 years.
19. Paid ‘Wellness’ hour weekly.
20. 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme.
21. Contributory pension scheme.
22. Varied benefits incl. shopping, cinema, and holiday discounts.
23. Supportive team, training, career progression opportunities.
24. Competitive rates of pay, free eye tests, product discounts.
25. Generous refer a friend voucher scheme.
Review the attached Job Description for a comprehensive outline of responsibilities and Person Specifications.
If this resonates with you and you're ready to embark on this transformative journey with Change Grow Live, we'd love to connect with you.
If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here
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Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 25 to 28 (£29,093.40 - £31,529.41) ILW / OLW /Fringe Outer Fringe (£683.99) Closing Date 13/10/2024