Employment Specialist (Individual Placement and Support)
Walsall | Change Grow Live
Fixed term contract
Embark on a Journey as an IPS Employment Specialist at Change Grow Live. We want to welcome an enthusiastic individual to join our Walsall service as an Individual Placement Support (IPS) Employment Specialist.
Deadline: 21st April 2025
* West Midlands
* Full-time
Job overview
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.
Where: Walsall
Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Full Time Salary: £29,529.80 – £32,002.35 Dependent on experience, pro rata for part time hours
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026
What We Offer You:
* 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you’ll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
* 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.
* Refer a friend scheme for successful candidates.
Role
We are excited to welcome an enthusiastic individual to join our Walsall service 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.
Responsibilities
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Managing a small caseload of service users motivated to seek paid work within structured treatment.
* 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.
The person
About You:
* 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.
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