Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
IPS Employment Specialist - Fixed Term until Jan 2026
Working hours: 24 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Location: Pelican House, Bradford, BD1 5BA with a requirement to travel across sites when needed.
About the role...
We are looking for a motivated, passionate self-starter who wants to kickstart a career in the employability or recovery sector. This position, with on-the-job training, is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference and support those in treatment for drug and alcohol recovery across the Bradford and Keighley communities.
As an Employment Specialist you will play a vital role in helping people find meaningful and fulfilling employment. You’ll receive all the training and support you need to take on the role, develop your skills and have access to a broad range of opportunities within New Vision Bradford and Waythrough.
This is an exciting and dynamic role, where no one 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 in recovery to access and sustain paid employment.
* Regularly meeting with clients to listen, help them identify their best job match, reflecting on their skills and aspirations, providing support including CV production and interview techniques.
* Providing in-work support, assessing each client’s work-related needs, designing a return-to-work strategy, and ensuring job retention with ongoing contact.
* 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.
* Working as part of the New Vision Bradford treatment team to promote employment and raise expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment, breaking down the barriers for them.
About you...
* We are looking for an individual who is passionate about joining us to develop the service and transform someone’s life.
* This role calls for empathy and the ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals.
* You must be able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as via the telephone or face-to-face in the community.
* You will have strong and persuasive communication skills.
* You will have excellent time management.
* You will have exceptional organisational and administration skills.
* It is desirable, but not essential, to have experience of working with people with drug and alcohol support needs or similar groups or experience working in employment support services or equivalent, including working with people on a one-to-one basis, offering motivation and support.
* Having a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be desirable but not essential.
* We are actively interested in individuals with transferable skills for this role such as experience in using a persuasive communication style, motivational interviewing or promoting a service to a variety of audiences, this can include, but not limited to, coaching, recruitment, sales, education, training, mentoring, or marketing roles.
Why choose New Vision Bradford...
New Vision Bradford is a charity which supports people through drug and alcohol addiction challenges. By becoming an IPS Employment Specialist at New Vision Bradford you will be making a genuine impact on the lives of people using our services and a positive impact on the wider community.
Furthermore, you will receive an excellent structured training programme, and all the support you need to take on the role and develop your skills. You will also get a number of staff benefits working for New Vision Bradford, this includes: 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 New Vision Bradford.
We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds and with all kinds of life experience, so apply today to become an Employment Specialist and make a real difference!
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Who are we…
Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
What can Waythrough offer you…
Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
Work-life balance - flexible working and family friendly policies
Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce
Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks
Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer
We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear from you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk
Salary Period
Vacancy Salary Range
DBS Requirement
Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable
Driving licence required for role? No
Applications Close Date 24 Apr 2025
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