IPS Employment Specialist - Addictions inVarious locations - Bedfordshire inVarious locations - Bedfordshire PUBLISHED 24 DEC 2023

Who are we looking for?

Firstly, you will need
either
a degree-level education or relevant work experience, such as in the health and social care or employment sectors. Alongside having strong and persuasive communication skills, excellent time management and exceptional organisational skills. Also, the ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals and be able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as via the telephone or face-to-face in the community.

It would also be helpful, but
NOT
essential, if you have experience of working with people with addiction support needs (or similar groups)
OR
have experience working in employment support services (or equivalent), this can include working with people on a one-to-one basis, offering motivation and support, or engaging with a range of stakeholders. We are actively interested in individuals who have experience using a persuasive communication style or promoting a service to a variety of audiences, this can include marketing, recruitment, or sales roles.

We are advertising a number of roles across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

We are looking for motivated, passionate self-starters who want to kickstart a career in Addictions . These positions are a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference and support those who have accessed specialist support for their substance use.

As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping people find meaningful and fulfilling employment. You'll receive training and support, develop your skills, and have access to a broad range of opportunities. Joining a passionate and driven team, you'll be working towards creating a fairer and more inclusive society for people.

We welcome applications from all experience levels and backgrounds. What you will need is the ability to motivate and build relationships with service users, strong organisational skills, the confidence to communicate and engage with a range of employers, multi-agency partners, and a fundamental belief that anyone can work.

Please note we have used a centralised postcode and will review your location preference from submitted application to determine base of employment if successful.

*Please note we will measure the quality of the application you submit as an assessment method towards your suitability for the Employment Specialist Role.

Before submitting your application please proofread your application to ensure all areas are fully completed and check that spelling and grammar is correct.*

What is an IPS Employment Specialist?

This is a rewarding and dynamic role where no 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 who have received support for their addiction to access and sustain paid employment.
• Regularly meeting with clients to listen, offer support and help them identify their best job match, reflecting their skills and aspirations.
• Supporting the clients through CV production, interview techniques and managing their health at work.
• 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.
• Promoting employment and raising expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment, breaking down the barriers for them.