Belmont recruitment are currently looking to speak to Employment specialists for a role within a criminal justice and substance misuse charity within Birmingham.
We are looking for candidates with experience within Individual Placement and Support (IPS).
Employment Specialists play a crucial role in service integration, promoting IPS, and nurturing relationships with treatment service staff.
Responsibilities:
1. Managing a small caseload, 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.
This role is paying between £16 - £20 PH.
Job Info
Job Title: IPS Employment Specialist
Company: Belmont Recruitment
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Posted: Jan 21st 2025
Closes: Feb 21st 2025
Sector: Medical, Pharmaceutical & Scientific
Contract: Contract
Hours: Full Time
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