Employment Specialist (Individual Placement and Support)
Birmingham | Change Grow Live
Permanent contract
Join Change Grow Live as an Employment Specialist in Birmingham and empower individuals in recovery to secure meaningful employment, making a transformative impact in their lives while being part of a supportive and inclusive team.
Deadline: 30th January 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.
Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference in our Service Users’ lives. We offer support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and support options.
Where: Birmingham
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Full Time Salary: £29,093.40 – £31,529.41 Dependent on experience, pro rata for part time hours
Contract Type: Permanent
What We Offer You:
* 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), increasing annually for first 5 years (pro rata).
* 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.
If you’re excited about this opportunity, apply now and be part of our transformative journey at Change Grow Live.
Join us in making a positive difference in people’s lives.
Please review the attached Job Description and Role Specifics for a detailed outline of responsibilities and Person Specification.
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.
Role
Embark on a Journey as an IPS Employment Specialist at Change Grow Live.
We are excited to welcome an enthusiastic individual to join our Birmingham services 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:
* Manage a small caseload of service users motivated to seek paid work within structured treatment.
* Implement the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) methodology, providing necessary training.
* Engage clients to identify work skills, goals, and aspirations, and develop tailored job search plans.
* Assist with job search, CV creation, applications, interviews, and career development, including targeted employer interactions.
* Create In-Work Support Plans to address work-related client needs, including benefits and health-related advice for employment sustainability.
* Participate in weekly clinical team meetings, fostering relationships, and encouraging client referrals to the IPS service.
* Curate job opportunities through customised searches and employer liaison to secure both advertised and hidden job placements.
* Offer ongoing support, effective monitoring, and guidance post-employment to ensure job sustainability.
The person
About You:
For success in this role, you should possess:
* 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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